Astrophotography

The HEQ5 GOTO mounts are the perfect entry level computerised GOTO mount for beginners as well as experienced astronomers. The HEQ5 provides extremely high precision tracking and have built in autoguider ports.

This heavy-duty HEQ5 Pro mount has a maximun rated payload capcity of 13.7 kg and is a smaller version of the venerable and sturdy EQ6 Pro and NEQ6 Pro mounts. The HEQ5 Pro is specially designed for observers wanting to step into astro imaging but may find the EQ6 mounts a bit too heavy. 

The HEQ5 pro comes with a 3 year limited warranty.

• 650mm f/5 Newtonian Reflector
• Diffraction limited 130mm parabolic primary mirror
• Ideal fast telescope for astrophotography
• Shortened tube length – lightweight and portable for its power
• Feature packed at a great price
• A great choice for beginner stargazers and veteran enthusiasts
• Tube rings and dovetail bar included
• Optical tube only – tripod is not included
• 5 years Sky-Watcher limited warranty

Anodised aluminium mounting bracket.

NOTE: Colour may vary from pictured item.

• German Equatorial Mount
• Belt driven transmission for limiting the backlash
• Adjustable steel tripod with an accessory tray
• Illuminated polar scope included for precise polar alignment
• Bubble level for perfect levelling
• Aluminium setting circle dials allow for quick target acquisition via celestial coordinates
• Worm gear tracking controls provides a full 360° manipulation of the RA and DEC axis
• V and D style telescope connection
• Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
• Sky-Watcher 5 Years Limited Warranty

• Compatible With E-3 Type Remote Control Terminal
• Electronic Shutter Release Cable
• Connect Your DSLR Camera to Sky-Watcher Computerised Mount
• 5 Years Australian Manufacturer Warranty

• 50kg payload German Equatorial Mount
• Super smooth periodic error curve
• Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
• Belt driven transmission to limit R.A. backlash
• Whisper slew
• Auto-home function
• D style telescope connection
• Freedom Find™ auxiliary encoders
• R.A. worm gear indexer
• R.A. and DEC indexers
• Sky-Watcher 5 Years Limited Warranty

• Most accurate way to guide – improved accuracy compared to using a separate guide scope
• 12.5 mm multi-coated prism with aluminized backing for maximum reflectivity and illumination to the autoguider
• Fixed-orientation helical focuser for easy, smooth and accurate autoguider focus
• 48mm clear aperture supports full frame cameras without vignetting
• Includes adapters with the correct spacing for DSLR cameras, Nightscape CCD and other popular astroimaging cameras
• Ideal for Schmidt- Cassegrain and EdgeHD telescopes