{"title":"Skywatcher Mounts","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"skywatcher-az-eq5-goto-mount","title":"Skywatcher AZ-EQ5 GoTo Mount","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 SynScan GoTo mount is equally useful as an EQ mount or operating in AZ mode. The AZ-EQ5 SynScan features hybrid stepper motor drives on both axes for smooth slewing at up to 4.2° .The mount accepts the standard ST-4 style autoguider input for astrophotography, and also has a DSLR shutter control port. Supplied with a SynScan handset with dual AZ\/EQ firmware, it can automatically find and track 42,900+ celestial objects with its database.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe AZ-EQ5 GT mount is equipped with an index on its R.A. worm. Thus the motor controller can keep track of the current position of the worm. After a proper PEC training routine, in which the training data is stored in the motor controller permanently, a user can start the periodic error correction (PEC) at any time to improve the tracking performance for short focal length astrophotography. A training process is not required in the next observing session (assuming that the polar alignment is always accurate). Thus this is a Permanent Period Error Correction (PPEC). A user can train the mount with manual guiding or auto-guiding. For detailed instruc­tions, please refer to the relevant section in the SynScan hand controller instruction manual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eBatch Exposures Function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe AZ-EQ5 GT mount is equipped with two SNAP ports which can control the shutter releas­ing of two cameras. Working with the SynScan hand control’s “Camera Control” function, a user can take batch exposures when doing astrophotography. Up to 8 groups of “Exposure-time \u0026amp; Frames” combinations can be set on the SynScan hand controller. For detailed infor­mation, refer to the SynScan hand control’s instruction manual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eFreedom Find™ - tracking made easy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eWith the patented Freedom Find (dual-encoder) technology which allows the telescope to be moved manually or electronically in either axis without losing its alignment or positional information. After moving to a new object the telescope will automatically begin to track the new object accurately. No re-setup is required in one observing session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skywatcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013469663343,"sku":"S30200","price":2359.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/S30200_AZ-EQ5_LeftProfile-650x650__07243.jpg?v=1766554139"},{"product_id":"eq6-r-pro","title":"EQ6-R Pro","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Astrophotography Powerhouse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EQ6-R boasts a plethora of features to support astrophotographers in their craft. The built-in ST-4 autoguider port turns this mount into an astrophotography powerhouse, allowing you to use most of today’s best autoguiders. Using the supplied USB-B cable, you can control the telescope from your computer and take advantage of today’s most advanced astronomy software. With a weight capacity of 44 pounds, the EQ6-R can handily support an optical tube, imaging accessories, and camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassive 44-pound payload capacity support guiders, filters, cameras, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquatorial GoTo mount with built-in USB PC control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error while remaining whisper quiet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepper motors have no internal gear box, further reducing backlash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNAP port eliminates the need for remote shutter release cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoguide port compatible with most of today’s best autoguiders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy carry handle to ensure safe and easy set-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD\/V saddle plate to handle a wide variety of OTAs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in illuminated polar scope is factory aligned to the mount's center axis and best accuracy right out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e42,000+ object data base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetractable counterweight bar for easy stowage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel tripod for rock-solid performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC power cord included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 11-pound counterweights \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilent Yet Precise Slewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EQ6-R Pro uses stepper motors with a 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven. Stepper motors are quieter than servo motors, providing accuracy up to 1 arc minute without waking your neighbors to the tune of buzzing motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e42,000+ Object Database\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing our proprietary SynScan hand controller, the EQ6-R Pro provides a user-friendly interface with automatic slewing to over 42,000+ objects in the night sky. The hand controller can also connect to a computer using the supplied USB-B cable, enabling computer control with most astronomy programs. For the astrophotographers looking to reduce periodic error, the SynScan hand controller has built in PEC training that can be configured while in the field!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlexible Polar Alignment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher includes an illuminated polar scope to aid the polar alignment process. The polar scope features a circular grid reticle for the Northern Hemisphere, consistent with today’s popular polar alignment apps. For astronomers in the Southern Hemisphere, the constellation Octans is built into the reticle as well. Even without a clear view of Polaris, the EQ6-R Pro can be polar aligned using our SynScan hand controller. Simply choose one of the visible stars listed and use the latitude adjustment screws to center it in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBundle of Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs customary with all Sky-Watcher products, there are an assortment of accessories included with the EQ6-R Pro mount. A retractable counterweight bar is supplied, allowing for easier transportation. Also, two 11-pound counterweights are included to help balance any payload. The EQ6-R Pro features a saddle compatible with both D- and V-style mounting plates, giving users the flexibility to use multiple optical tubes, even if the mounting plate is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XcC-aglAt6g\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv open=\"\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1230px;\" class=\"section-element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding-right: 15px; padding-left: 15px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; width: 1230px; max-width: 1260px;\" class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-right: -15px; margin-left: -15px;\" class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv open=\"\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1230px;\" class=\"section-element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding-right: 15px; padding-left: 15px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; width: 1230px; max-width: 1260px;\" class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skywatcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013469728879,"sku":"S30300","price":2639.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/EQ6-R_LeftRear-650x650__01750.jpg?v=1766554146"},{"product_id":"az-eq5-polar-scope","title":"AZ-EQ5 Polar Scope","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eA Polar scope for AZ-EQ5. Includes illuminator.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Skywatcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013530611823,"sku":"S30203","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/3S9A9206_1800x1800__39099.jpg?v=1766555052"},{"product_id":"eq6-r-pier-extension","title":"EQ6-R Pier Extension","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eWorks on EQ6 and EQ6-R mounts. 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The EQ8-R is a perfect fit for even the largest OTAs Sky-Watcher has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #4c5154;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBelt-drive On Both Axes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #4c5154;\"\u003eBelt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error, which mean smoother, more accurate tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #4c5154;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIntegrated Cable Management System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #4c5154;\"\u003eBuilt-in USB 3.0, power, and serial ports eliminate cable drag and reduces the worry of cable snags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #4c5154;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #4c5154;\"\u003eBuilding on the legacy of Sky-Watcher’s popular EQ8 mount, the EQ8-R introduces a variety of upgrades and enhancements that make observatory-class astrophotography easier than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #4c5154;\"\u003eWhisper-quiet dual belt drives greatly reduce Periodic Error while providing enhanced tracking and guiding. The fully realized cable management system eliminates cable drag and makes remote set-ups ridiculously convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature-container\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); display: flex; flex-direction: row; justify-content: center; color: #4c5154;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-right: 15px; max-width: calc(33% - 30px);\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-style: none; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/polar-scope_e3de073c-3098-4553-9ab7-0f048089d1dd.jpg?v=1766555570\" alt=\"EQ8-R and EQ8-RH optional polar scope\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe EQ8-R has an available optional polar scope available, making polar alignment quick and easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-right: 15px; max-width: calc(33% - 30px);\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-style: none; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/usb-ports_860d931c-e2ae-4b5f-901f-1990b7ead840.jpg?v=1766555572\" alt=\"Includes four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports, and three serial ports\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eCable management features four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports and three serial ports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-right: 0px; max-width: calc(33% - 30px);\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-style: none; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/metal-construction_963fce25-1134-48e7-9f2d-83688cb09358.jpg?v=1766555574\" alt=\"Rock-solid, all-metal construction\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eRock-solid, all-metal construction delivers a staggering 110 pounds of payload capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skywatcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013538410607,"sku":"S30601","price":8339.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/S30601_EQ8-R_Full_LeftProfile_1800x1800__74844.jpg?v=1766555576"},{"product_id":"eq8-r-mount-head-only-with-counterweights","title":"EQ8-R Mount Head Only with Counterweights","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;\"\u003e110-pound (50 kg) Payload\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eAll-metal precision internal construction makes this mount strong and stable. The EQ8-R is a perfect fit for even the largest OTAs Sky-Watcher has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;\"\u003eBelt-drive On Both Axes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eBelt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error, which mean smoother, more accurate tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;\"\u003eIntegrated Cable Management System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eBuilt-in USB 3.0, power, and serial ports eliminate cable drag and reduces the worry of cable snags\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: rgb(169, 16, 16);\"\u003ePier Tripod NOT included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eBuilding on the legacy of Sky-Watcher’s popular EQ8 mount, the EQ8-R introduces a variety of upgrades and enhancements that make observatory-class astrophotography easier than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eWhisper-quiet dual belt drives greatly reduce Periodic Error while providing enhanced tracking and guiding. The fully realized cable management system eliminates cable drag and makes remote set-ups ridiculously convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature-container\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); display: flex; flex-direction: row; justify-content: center; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-right: 15px; max-width: calc(33% - 30px);\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/polar-scope_61b4d68b-39f0-475b-9770-606a967e37ff.jpg?v=1766555583\" alt=\"EQ8-R and EQ8-RH optional polar scope\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-style: none; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe EQ8-R has an available optional polar scope available, making polar alignment quick and easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-right: 15px; max-width: calc(33% - 30px);\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/usb-ports_913023ed-39e0-485a-b33a-76fb6242b6b2.jpg?v=1766555585\" alt=\"Includes four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports, and three serial ports\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-style: none; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eCable management features four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports and three serial ports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-right: 0px; max-width: calc(33% - 30px);\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/metal-construction_314bba4b-d54e-4e0f-8605-067fd2f7f757.jpg?v=1766555586\" alt=\"Rock-solid, all-metal construction\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-style: none; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eRock-solid, all-metal construction delivers a staggering 110 pounds of payload capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skywatcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013538574447,"sku":"S30612","price":6949.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/S30601_EQ8-R_Full_LeftProfile_1800x1800__02530.jpg?v=1766555588"},{"product_id":"eq8-rh-mount-with-pier-tripod","title":"EQ8-Rh Mount with Pier Tripod","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;\"\u003e110-pound (50 kg) Payload\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eAll-metal precision internal construction makes this mount strong and stable. The EQ8-R is a perfect fit for even the largest OTAs Sky-Watcher has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;\"\u003eBelt-drive On Both Axes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eBelt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error, which mean smoother, more accurate tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;\"\u003eIntegrated Cable Management System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eBuilt-in USB 3.0, power, and serial ports eliminate cable drag and reduces the worry of cable snags\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;\"\u003eOn-axis Renishaw Encoder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eA Renishaw incremental 11.8 million tick encoder is installed on the RA axis of the EQ8-Rh virtually eliminating Periodic Error\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eBuilding on the legacy of Sky-Watcher’s popular EQ8 mount, the EQ8-Rh introduces a variety of upgrades and enhancements that make observatory-class astrophotography easier than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eWhisper-quiet dual belt drives greatly reduce Periodic Error while providing enhanced tracking and guiding. The fully realized cable management system eliminates cable drag and makes remote set-ups ridiculously convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eThe EQ8-Rh features an on-axis Renishaw 11.8 million tick incremental encoder on the RA axis, virtually eliminating Periodic Error during tracking and allowing for extremely precise guiding for even the most demanding astrophotographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature-container\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); display: flex; flex-direction: row; justify-content: center; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-right: 15px; max-width: calc(33% - 30px);\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/polar-scope_b28aecfb-91b4-420c-aaeb-bf4dab505066.jpg?v=1766555596\" alt=\"EQ8-R and EQ8-RH optional polar scope\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-style: none; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe EQ8-R has an available optional polar scope available, making polar alignment quick and easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-right: 15px; max-width: calc(33% - 30px);\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/usb-ports_6f7f6a82-0c09-4ea4-a883-322f343d552f.jpg?v=1766555598\" alt=\"Includes four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports, and three serial ports\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-style: none; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eCable management features four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports and three serial ports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-right: 0px; max-width: calc(33% - 30px);\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/metal-construction_763f953b-c3ee-44f8-93e7-cadf5060bbb4.jpg?v=1766555599\" alt=\"Rock-solid, all-metal construction\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-style: none; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eRock-solid, all-metal construction delivers a staggering 110 pounds of payload capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skywatcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013538771055,"sku":"S30701","price":13059.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/S30601_EQ8-R_Full_LeftProfile_1800x1800__04480.jpg?v=1766555601"},{"product_id":"eq8-rh-mount-head-only-with-counterweights","title":"EQ8-Rh Mount Head Only with Counterweights","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;\"\u003e110-pound (50 kg) Payload\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eAll-metal precision internal construction makes this mount strong and stable. 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The fully realized cable management system eliminates cable drag and makes remote set-ups ridiculously convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eThe EQ8-Rh features an on-axis Renishaw 11.8 million tick incremental encoder on the RA axis, virtually eliminating Periodic Error during tracking and allowing for extremely precise guiding for even the most demanding astrophotographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature-container\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); display: flex; flex-direction: row; justify-content: center; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-right: 15px; max-width: calc(33% - 30px);\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/polar-scope_331f8303-9a9e-49a5-b681-ce18f8921043.jpg?v=1766555609\" alt=\"EQ8-R and EQ8-RH optional polar scope\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-style: none; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe EQ8-R has an available optional polar scope available, making polar alignment quick and easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; 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text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-right: 0px; max-width: calc(33% - 30px);\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/metal-construction_d945e373-4eee-42eb-aac0-add84aedcf6e.jpg?v=1766555612\" alt=\"Rock-solid, all-metal construction\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-style: none; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eRock-solid, all-metal construction delivers a staggering 110 pounds of payload capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skywatcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013538934895,"sku":"S30712","price":11809.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/S30601_EQ8-R_Full_LeftProfile_1800x1800__34614.jpg?v=1766555614"},{"product_id":"eq8-r-series-polar-scope","title":"EQ8-R Series Polar Scope","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(76, 81, 84); 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It supports a wide range of heavy professional photo and video equipment by providing ideal stability and pointing accuracy. 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And now, with the Star Adventurer GTi, we take the next step with full GoTo performance in a compact package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eThe all-new Star Adventurer GTi features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment in EQ mode, ports for USB, autoguider, V-style dovetail, optional SynScan hand controller, and SNAP shutter control for your DSLR (programmable via Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android). 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color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eFull GoTo performance in a portable Star Adventurer mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eLightweight equatorial mount for deep space, widefield, and nightscape astrophotography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003e11-pound payload capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eMultiple pre-programmed tracking rates including sidereal, solar, and lunar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eInterfaces: USB, autoguider (ST4), SynScan hand controller, and a SNAP port for DSLR shutter control programmable via free SynScan Pro app\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eControl with your smartphone via Wi-Fi or with the optional SynScan hand box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eBuilt-in illuminated polar scope for precise alignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eDual counterweight positions for use at low latitudes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003ePowered by eight AA batteries (not included) or external source via 2.1 DC 12v port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eV-style dovetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eLifetime free firmware upgrades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003e3\/8-inch tripod mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eOptional tripod pier extension, shutter release cable, ball head adapter, and Star Adventurer tripod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; 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-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); max-width: 1400px; padding-right: 25px; padding-left: 25px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-top: 1.75rem;\" data-product-wrapper=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section-tabs\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); padding-top: 15px;\" data-product-tabs=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-tabs-content\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-content-description rte active\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.625;\" data-pdp-tab-content=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSky-Watcher’s all-new CQ350 is a fully-GoTo equatorial platform entering their mount lineup right between the flagship EQ8-R Pro and EQ6-R Pro mounts (already favorites among world-class imagers and serious-minded newbies), filling the payload gap to satisfy the discerning astrophotographer’s endless pursuit of a supremely dialed-in, observatory-class setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvailable as mount head only and mount head with tripod kit options, the CQ350 boasts a hefty 77-pound\/35 kg payload capacity capable of supporting Sky-Watcher’s largest OTAs -- including the Esprit 150ED Triplet Refractor and the massive Quattro 250P Imaging Newtonian with ease, with room to spare for accessories, guidescopes, and imaging equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSky-Watcher’s CQ350 is also packed with well-positioned electrical options to manage cables, power, computer connection, imaging accessories, and more. A convenient 4x USB 3.0 Out port hub sits adjacent to three 2.1mm central positive power out ports, plus three Out AUX ports, three In AUX ports, PC connect USB-to-serial port, USB 3.0 Type B In port, SNAP port, one power input port, hand controller port, autoguider port, and a 12V DC power aircraft cable port for secure power connection to the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOther special features of the CQ350 include a high-precision, 0.9° hybrid stepper motor, spring loaded worm gears, synchronous wheel and belt drive modes, locking RA and Dec clutches, an oversized latitude knob for use with cold weather gloves on, a D-\/V-style dovetail mounting platform, and optional external polar scope. The CQ350 mount head is also compatible with the EQ8-R tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the world’s leading consumer telescope and mount manufacturers, Sky-Watcher is continually improving on its past innovations to bring to market precision instruments that discerning astronomy enthusiasts of every skill level desire. With other features including hard stops, auto-home functionality, batch exposures function, the V5 SynScan hand controller’s 42,000+ GoTo database, 2x 22-pound counterweights and beefy counterweight bar, plus included SNAP and power cables, the CQ350 packs heavy-duty form with heavy-duty function for a heavy-duty foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesigned to be a serious contender for up-and-coming imagers as well as seasoned aces looking to build atop a supremely solid performance platform, the CQ350 is an observatory-class powerhouse that is still portable enough for field use, awaiting the master craftsman to coax down the beauty of the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section--container product-row--container related-products--container\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; 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font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eAutoguide port compatible with most of today’s best autoguiders \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eD\/V saddle plate to handle a wide variety of OTAs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eOptional illuminated polar scope \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003e42,000+ object data base  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eHeavy duty steel tripod for rock-solid performance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eDC power cord included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eTwo 22-pound counterweights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:\u003eSidereal, solar and lunar tracking modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product--container layout--three-col\" data-product-wrapper=\"\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); max-width: 1400px; padding-right: 25px; padding-left: 25px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-top: 1.75rem; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size: background-color: rgb\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section-tabs\" data-product-tabs=\"\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-tabs-content\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-content-description rte active\" data-pdp-tab-content=\"description\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.625;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eSky-Watcher’s all-new CQ350 is a fully-GoTo equatorial platform entering their mount lineup right between the flagship EQ8-R Pro and EQ6-R Pro mounts (already favorites among world-class imagers and serious-minded newbies), filling the payload gap to satisfy the discerning astrophotographer’s endless pursuit of a supremely dialed-in, observatory-class setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eAvailable as mount head only and mount head with tripod kit options, the CQ350 boasts a hefty 77-pound\/35 kg payload capacity capable of supporting Sky-Watcher’s largest OTAs --  including the Esprit 150ED Triplet Refractor and the massive Quattro 250P Imaging Newtonian with ease, with room to spare for accessories, guidescopes, and imaging equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eSky-Watcher’s CQ350 is also packed with well-positioned electrical options to manage cables, power, computer connection, imaging accessories, and more.  A convenient 4x USB 3.0 Out port hub sits adjacent to three 2.1mm central positive power out ports, plus three Out AUX ports, three In AUX ports, PC connect USB-to-serial port, USB 3.0 Type B In port, SNAP port, one power input port, hand controller port, autoguider port, and a 12V DC power aircraft cable port for secure power connection to the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eOther special features of the CQ350 include a high-precision, 0.9° hybrid stepper motor, spring loaded worm gears, synchronous wheel and belt drive modes, locking RA and Dec clutches, an oversized latitude knob for use with cold weather gloves on, a D-\/V-style dovetail mounting platform, and optional external polar scope. The CQ350 mount head is also compatible with the EQ8-R tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eOne of the world’s leading consumer telescope and mount manufacturers, Sky-Watcher is continually improving on its past innovations to bring to market precision instruments that discerning astronomy enthusiasts of every skill level desire. With other features including hard stops, auto-home functionality, batch exposures function, the V5 SynScan hand controller’s 42,000+ GoTo database, 2x 22-pound counterweights and beefy counterweight bar, plus included SNAP and power cables, the CQ350 packs heavy-duty form with heavy-duty function for a heavy-duty foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned to be a serious contender for up-and-coming imagers as well as seasoned aces looking to build atop a supremely solid performance platform, the CQ350 is an observatory-class powerhouse that is still portable enough for field use, awaiting the master craftsman to coax down the beauty of the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section--container product-row--container related-products--container\" data-related-products=\"\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); max-width: 1400px; padding-right: 25px; padding-left: 25px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; position: relative; margin-top: 4.25rem; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size: background-color: rgb\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"product-section--title related-products--title\" style=\"text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-family: \" roboto condensed sans-serif font-weight: margin-bottom: font-size:\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skywatcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013796982895,"sku":"S30820","price":4589.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/CQ350_FrontLeft_c48c284e-0621-44b4-8f2c-73d3201d0c41_1800x1800__14170.jpg?v=1766563054"},{"product_id":"wave-carbon-fiber-tripod","title":"Wave carbon fiber tripod","description":"\u003cp\u003e• High-strength carbon fiber tripod for Wave mounts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 29-inch (747mm) maximum extended length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 19.7-inch (500mm) minimum retracted length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 44-pound (20kg) payload\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Weighs 5.3 pounds (2.4kg)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skywatcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44014080032879,"sku":"S30910","price":490.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Tripod__44488.jpg?v=1766570088"},{"product_id":"skywatcher-wave-tripod-extension-tube","title":"Skywatcher Wave tripod extension tube","description":"\u003cp\u003e• Extension tube for Wave carbon fiber tripod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 7-inch (180mm) length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 3.9-inch (100mm) radius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Weighs 2.4 pounds (1.1kg)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skywatcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44014080098415,"sku":"S30912","price":210.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ExtensionTube__31372.jpg?v=1766570094"},{"product_id":"skywatcher-wave-counterweight-kit","title":"Skywatcher Wave counterweight kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e• Stainless steel counterweight kit for Wave mount heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Counterweight bar: 0.79-inch (20mm) diameter x 12.4-inch (314mm) length, 1.6-ppound (.72kg) weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Extension bar: 0.79-inch (20mm) diameter x 6.5-inch (164mm) length, 0.78-ppound (.35kg) weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Counterweight: 11-pound(5kg)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skywatcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44014080163951,"sku":"S30914","price":170.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/CounterweightKit_1800x1800__40042.jpg?v=1766570099"},{"product_id":"skywatcher-al-eq55i-mount","title":"Sky-Watcher EQ-AL55i Pro Equatorial GoTo Mount","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky-Watcher EQ-AL55i Pro is a motorized German equatorial GoTo mount built for observers and astrophotographers who need a genuinely portable platform without giving up tracking accuracy. It carries a 10 kg (22 lb) payload excluding counterweights, points and tracks through the SynScan GoTo system with a 42,900+ object database, and is controlled over the mount's own built-in Wi-Fi using the free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android. A redesign of the EQM-35, it adds fully encased motor housings and a dual-position counterweight bar that lets the head be set anywhere from 0° to 90° latitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mount ships as a complete platform: mount head, adjustable-height steel tripod, two counterweights, built-in illuminated polar scope, and a DC power cord. The optical tube, hand controller, and pier extension are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you are moving up from a star tracker or a manual equatorial and want guided, long-exposure deep-sky imaging with a small refractor, a compact Newtonian, or a 6″ SCT. It also suits you if you observe or image away from home and need a mount that breaks down into a car, or if you observe from low or high latitudes where a fixed counterweight bar position becomes a clearance problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a reasonable first equatorial mount if you are comfortable with polar alignment and balancing. If you intend to run a heavy imaging train — large SCT, big camera, off-axis guider, filter wheel — the 10 kg payload will be the limiting factor and a heavier mount is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 kg (22 lb) payload capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e quoted excluding counterweights, which covers most 4″ refractors and reflectors or Schmidt-Cassegrains to roughly 6″.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-position counterweight bar:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bar and optional pier extension mount in two positions, giving a usable 0°–90° latitude range where a single-position bar would foul the tripod at low latitudes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully encased motor housings:\u003c\/strong\u003e a change from the EQM-35, closing the drive assemblies against dust and knocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynScan GoTo, 42,900+ objects:\u003c\/strong\u003e complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues plus stars and planets, with two- and three-star alignment routines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth SynScan:\u003c\/strong\u003e the mount raises its own network; the SynScan Pro app handles alignment, slewing, and tracking rates with no cable to the mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASCOM telescope control:\u003c\/strong\u003e connect over Wi-Fi or USB-C for planetarium and capture software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-axis tracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e sidereal, solar, and lunar rates driven by DC servo motors on both axes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in illuminated polar scope:\u003c\/strong\u003e nighttime polar alignment without a separate accessory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo counterweights included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 kg (7.72 lb) and 1.8 kg (3.97 lb), so light camera-lens rigs and heavier OTAs can both be balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable-height steel tripod:\u003c\/strong\u003e included, with an accessory tray\/spreader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EQ-AL55i Pro is a German equatorial: a single polar axis is set to your latitude and aligned on the celestial pole, so one motor tracks the sky and the field does not rotate during an exposure. That is the reason an equatorial is chosen over an alt-azimuth mount for long-exposure imaging, and it is why the built-in illuminated polar scope matters more here than on a visual alt-az head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive accuracy comes from the worm gearing. The right ascension axis — the one that carries the tracking load — uses a 73.4 mm worm gear with 144 teeth, while declination uses a smaller 51.6 mm, 100-tooth worm wheel; both run on an 11 mm worm shaft. The finer RA gearing is deliberate: RA is doing continuous sidereal work, so it gets the larger, higher-tooth-count wheel, and declination only needs to make corrections. The drive is a conventional worm-and-wheel arrangement rather than a spring-loaded or strain-wave design, so backlash and periodic error are corrected by autoguiding rather than eliminated mechanically. In practice that means the ST-4 port and a guide camera are what unlock the mount's long-exposure performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlew rates run to 4°\/second (1000×). Telescopes attach through a 45 mm Vixen-style dovetail saddle with a single knurled locking bolt; the counterweight bar is 20 mm diameter. The complete system — head, tripod, counterweights, and bar — comes in at 14.8 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuided deep-sky astrophotography with a short-to-medium focal length refractor and a cooled or DSLR\/mirrorless camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide-field imaging with a camera lens and a small guide scope, where the 1.8 kg counterweight allows fine balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVisual observing of planets, clusters, nebulae, and galaxies with GoTo pointing and sidereal tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTravel and dark-sky trips where the mount head, tripod, and weights need to be carried separately and reassembled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eObserving from low latitudes or near the equator, where the second counterweight-bar position provides tube clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDSLR\/mirrorless intervalometer-free sequencing through the mount's SNAP port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelescope attachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 mm Vixen-style dovetail saddle. Losmandy-style (D-plate) bars require a saddle that accepts them or a Vixen-profile bar on your OTA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePayload:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 kg (22 lb) excluding counterweights. Count your camera, guide scope, filter wheel, and focuser against that figure, not just the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutoguiding:\u003c\/strong\u003e ST-4 autoguider port, so a standalone guide camera or a guiding computer running PHD2 will drive the mount directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera control:\u003c\/strong\u003e SNAP port for triggering a DSLR shutter from the mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputer control:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C to a PC, plus ASCOM support over Wi-Fi or USB for planetarium and capture applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 V DC through the supplied cord. There is no internal battery — a regulated 12 V supply or a telescope-grade portable power pack is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand controller:\u003c\/strong\u003e the mount is designed to be run from the SynScan Pro app. A SynScan hand controller connects through the dedicated port and is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePier extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e sold separately. It adds clearance between the optical tube and the tripod legs and is effectively required if you plan to work at very low latitude settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounterweights:\u003c\/strong\u003e the supplied 3.5 kg and 1.8 kg weights cover most payloads; a heavier 5 kg weight is offered separately by Sky-Watcher for loads at the top of the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical tube is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is the mount head, tripod, and counterweights only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand controller and pier extension are sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Control is by smartphone or tablet out of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo internal battery.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 12 V DC power source is required and is not supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquatorial only.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not an alt-azimuth mount and does not offer an alt-az operating mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolar alignment is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e GoTo pointing and tracking accuracy both depend on it; the illuminated polar scope gets you close, and the app's advanced routine or a plate-solve\/drift method gets you the rest of the way for long exposures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorm-drive backlash.\u003c\/strong\u003e The drive is not spring-loaded; expect to autoguide for exposures of several minutes or longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePayload ceiling.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10 kg it is not intended for large SCTs, heavy Newtonians, or observatory-class imaging trains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good mount for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you are ready to learn polar alignment and balancing. The SynScan Pro app removes the hand-controller learning curve, and the illuminated polar scope makes the alignment step straightforward. It is a step up from a star tracker rather than a first-night-out purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work in the southern hemisphere?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 0°–90° latitude range covers both hemispheres, and the SynScan Pro app includes southern-hemisphere alignment routines. You align on the south celestial pole rather than Polaris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat telescopes will it carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything up to 10 kg (22 lb) of total payload excluding counterweights. In practice that means refractors to roughly 4″, and reflectors or Schmidt-Cassegrains to roughly 6″, with imaging gear counted in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need the hand controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The mount is designed to be operated from the SynScan Pro app over its built-in Wi-Fi. The hand controller is an option if you prefer physical buttons or want to avoid running a phone or tablet in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I autoguide it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ST-4 autoguider port accepts a guide camera or guiding computer directly, and ASCOM control over Wi-Fi or USB-C supports guiding through capture software. Autoguiding is recommended for exposures beyond a couple of minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat power supply does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 V DC through the supplied cord. There is no internal battery. A regulated 12 V supply or a telescope power pack works; run it from a source that can hold voltage through a slew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need the pier extension?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if you are working at low latitude settings or using a long optical tube, where the tube or camera can strike a tripod leg. 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It provides a 33 lb payload capacity, dual-axis belt drives, built-in Wi-Fi, a SynScan V5 hand controller, a D\/V-style dovetail saddle, two 11 lb counterweights, and an adjustable 1.75-inch rolled steel tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePositioned below the larger EQ6-R Pro, the HEQ5-R Pro is designed for observers and imagers who want solid tracking performance and a more manageable mount size for portable or semi-permanent astronomy setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Product Best For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis mount is best for intermediate astronomers, serious beginners building their first capable GoTo imaging rig, and astrophotographers who want a compact but sturdy equatorial platform for refractors, small reflectors, imaging Newtonians, and other moderate-weight optical tube assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose This Mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e33 lb payload capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports a wide range of visual and imaging telescope setups when properly balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-axis belt drives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides quieter and smoother movement on both axes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in Wi-Fi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows wireless control with the SynScan Pro app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynScan GoTo system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes access to a large object database for automated slewing and tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD\/V-style saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with both D-style and V-style dovetail plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded counterweights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 11 lb counterweights are included for balancing typical telescope setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep-sky astrophotography with moderate telescope payloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual observing with GoTo object location and tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunar and planetary observing or imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable field astronomy setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermediate imaging rigs using refractors or compact reflectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe HEQ5-R Pro includes the equatorial mount head, adjustable 1.75-inch rolled steel tripod, SynScan V5 hand controller, two 11 lb counterweights, metal accessory tray, D\/V-style dovetail saddle, built-in Wi-Fi, USB-A guide port, ST-4 autoguider support, and DC power cord. It requires a suitable 12V power source and should be paired with an optical tube and accessories that remain within the practical payload limits for your intended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor astrophotography, leave extra capacity for the camera, guide scope, guide camera, filter wheel, dew equipment, focuser, cables, and mounting hardware. Imaging payload should generally be more conservative than visual payload.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount-only kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Telescope, camera, eyepieces, guiding equipment, and imaging accessories are sold separately unless bundled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePayload planning matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 33 lb payload rating should not be treated as the ideal imaging load for every setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower required:\u003c\/strong\u003e A suitable field or observatory power source is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquatorial setup required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accurate polar alignment and balancing are important for best performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot the lightest travel option:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 66 lb fully assembled, it is portable but more substantial than lightweight tracker-style mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the HEQ5-R Pro good for astrophotography?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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The same tripod ships as part of the complete EQ8-R and EQ8-Rh mount packages, so a head bought separately pairs with this tripod to make up the same configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy-duty leveling pads are part of what you receive; no separate levelling hardware is needed to set the tripod on an uneven surface. Sky-Watcher's EQ8-R mount manual shows the tripod at a height range of 800–1100 mm and gives its weight there as 29.4 kg, which differs slightly from the 61.0 lb figure published against this SKU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are matching this tripod to a head you already own, or checking it against a pier plate or observatory floor bolt pattern, send us the mount head model and the mounting surface you are working with and we will confirm the fit before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe mount head is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the tripod alone; the EQ8-R, EQ8-Rh and CQ350 heads are separate products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt weighs 61.0 lb.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is a two-person lift into position, and it is the reason this support tends to be sited once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSky-Watcher publishes two slightly different weights.\u003c\/strong\u003e 61.0 lb (27669 g) against this SKU, and 29.4 kg in the EQ8-R mount manual. Both are their figures; the SKU-level figure is the one we ship against.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSky-Watcher publishes no leg diameter, material or load rating for this tripod.\u003c\/strong\u003e Those rows are absent from the specification table below rather than filled with an estimate. If a figure is decisive for your installation we will ask Sky-Watcher directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight is given in the mount manual, not on the product page.\u003c\/strong\u003e The EQ8-R manual shows an 800–1100 mm range, and it appears in the table below attributed to that source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assembly itself is straightforward — the legs brace the central pier and the heavy-duty leveling pads go underneath. 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The CQ350 head carries no such published restriction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e34.5 lbs. before the head goes on:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a CQ350 or EQ8-R\/h on top the assembled mount is a two-piece carry, which is how most owners move it anyway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo standalone load rating is published:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky-Watcher lists the tripod's dimensions and mass but not a separate payload figure. The number to plan around is the payload published for the mount head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction detail is not published:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky-Watcher does not state the leg material or finish for this tripod, so we do not quote one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is the standard tripod routine — spread the legs, set the extension anywhere between 30.5\" and 42.5\", level it, and the head goes on top. The only unusual part is the mass: 34.5 lbs. of tripod is a deliberate two-hand lift, and the head is normally carried and fitted as a separate trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich mount heads does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EQ8-R\/h and the CQ350. Those are the heads Sky-Watcher publishes for this tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much height does it actually give?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tripod stands 30.5\" retracted and 42.5\" fully extended, measured to the head seat. The mount head and telescope add to that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit in a car?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolded it measures 11\"x11\"x37\", so it travels as a single long parcel rather than needing the mount to stay assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is there a 27° latitude note for the EQ8-R\/h?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher publishes it as a hard compatibility statement for that head on this tripod. At Ontario latitudes it has no practical effect; it applies to observing sites nearer the equator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 70 mm-leg tripod built for the two heaviest heads in the Sky-Watcher equatorial line, adjustable from 30.5\" to 42.5\", 34.5 lbs. on its own, and small enough folded to travel. 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That single figure is the whole point of the part: everything the mount carries moves up by 6.3\" without the tripod legs being extended any further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is for AZ-EQ5 owners who keep running out of room at the bottom of the swing — a long refractor or a Newtonian whose tube end reaches the tripod legs as the mount tracks past the meridian, a dovetail-mounted camera that fouls a leg, or an eyepiece that ends up uncomfortably low near the zenith. It is also the usual answer for anyone using the AZ-EQ5 in alt-azimuth mode with a long tube, where the rear of the tube swings low as the scope points high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaises the mount head 6.3\":\u003c\/strong\u003e the published figure, added between the tripod head and the mount base. The tripod stays at whatever leg extension you already trust, so the extra height does not come at the cost of a wider, wobblier leg setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearance where it is actually lost:\u003c\/strong\u003e tube-to-leg interference on a German equatorial happens near the meridian and near the horizon. Lifting the whole head is what buys back that arc, rather than lifting the tube in its rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRides between tripod and head:\u003c\/strong\u003e it becomes a permanent part of the column, so once it is fitted there is nothing to set up or adjust each session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-purpose part:\u003c\/strong\u003e no controls, no adjustment, nothing to align — the geometry of the mount above it is unchanged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong tubes on the AZ-EQ5:\u003c\/strong\u003e refractors and Newtonians whose tube end or camera reaches the tripod legs during a meridian pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlt-azimuth observing:\u003c\/strong\u003e the AZ-EQ5 in AZ mode with a long tube pointed high, where the back of the scope drops toward the legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStanding visual observing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3\" of extra height puts the eyepiece nearer standing eye level at high altitudes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImaging trains with a deep back end:\u003c\/strong\u003e filter wheels, off-axis guiders and long camera stacks that add length behind the focuser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher publishes one fitment statement for this extension: it works on the AZ-EQ5. No other mount is named, and we do not extend that to the AZ-EQ6, EQ6-R or the HEQ5 — each of those has its own extension where one exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extension does not change how the mount is polar aligned or balanced; it moves the whole head up as a unit. 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