Astrophotography Mounts

• 40 lbs payload capacity
• Dual-fit Vixen/CG-5 and Losmandy/CGE dovetail saddle
• 2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling
• USB 2.0 port on hand control for direct links to a PC via ASCOM supported software.
• Internal cabling throughout for worry-free remote operation
• Low cog DC Servo motor with integrated optical encoders offer smooth, quiet operation
• Built-in polar alignment program to polar align on any star in the sky
• Longer clutch levers to make tightening and loosening of clutches easier

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The HEQ5 Pro Mount with Steel Tripod provides the precision and stability needed for serious observing, while Celestron's EdgeHD optics produce aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view. 

• EdgeHD’s aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain optics
• Aluminum optical tube with tube vents featuring an integrated 95-micron mesh filter
• Mirror support knobs
• 3 achievable focal ratios
• Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings
• Easy-to-control heavy-duty mount
• Adjustable steel tripod with an accessory tray
• Fine adjustments of latitude and azimuth 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 provide full 360° manipulation of the RA and DEC axis
• Minimal vibrations

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• 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

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• 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

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The EQ6 extension tube extends the height of the EQ6 mount so it is easier for the observer to look into a long refractor. Learn More

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Heavy-duty GoTo mount with stainless steel tripod and a payload of 18.20 kg for astrophotography. Learn More

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.

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