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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":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013469663343,"sku":"S30200","price":2910.0,"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. 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Boasting a payload capacity of 11lbs, this modular AZ mount can support anything from a small Maksutov or refractor, to a mid-sized DSLR for timelapse photography. 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These mounts provide extremely high precision tracking and have built in autoguider ports. This heavy-duty HEQ5 Pro mount is a smaller version of the sturdy EQ6 Pro mount. It is specially designed for observers who need the steadiness of the EQ6 Pro mount but finds the EQ6 Pro mount too physically demanding.\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; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eFor novice users the user-friendly menu allows automatic slewing to 42900+ objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The SynScan Hand Control also has the ability to connect to a computer via an RS-232 cable. 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It is also compatible with Star Adventurer GTi, AZ-GT series, and AZ5 setups, making it a useful tripod option for compact visual and imaging systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Product Best For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tripod is best for users building a portable Star Adventurer, Star Adventurer Mini, Star Adventurer GTi, AZ-GT, or AZ5 setup for travel, wide-field astrophotography, or grab-and-go observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose This Tripod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight tripod for field and travel setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStar Adventurer compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for Star Adventurer Mini and Star Adventurer use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroader Sky-Watcher compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also works with Star Adventurer GTi, AZ-GT series, and AZ5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable Star Adventurer tracking setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide-field astrophotography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel astronomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrab-and-go observing with compatible mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher lists this tripod for Star Adventurer Mini and Star Adventurer use. 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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":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013538410607,"sku":"S30601","price":9720.0,"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. 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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":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013538574447,"sku":"S30612","price":8190.0,"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":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013538771055,"sku":"S30701","price":15990.0,"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; 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_03e9eb22-99f2-4b11-aefb-9531ee6e54c3.jpg?v=1766555611\" 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_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":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013538934895,"sku":"S30712","price":14530.0,"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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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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font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eMassive 77-pound payload capacity supports large OTAs plus guiders, filters, cameras, and more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eObservatory class equatorial GoTo mount with built-in USB PC control \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eBelt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error while remaining whisper quiet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eStepper motors have no internal gear box, further reducing backlash \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eSNAP port eliminates the need for remote shutter release cable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" 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: #ffffff;\" 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: #ffffff;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eOptional illuminated polar scope \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003e42,000+ object data base \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" 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: #ffffff;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eDC power cord included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eTwo 22-pound counterweights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eSidereal, solar and lunar tracking modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product--container layout--three-col\" 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;\" 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":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013796982895,"sku":"S30820","price":5410.0,"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":"star-adventurer-tripod-extension","title":"Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Tripod Extension","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSky-Watcher Star Adventurer Tripod Extension\u003c\/strong\u003e is an accessory extension designed for Star Adventurer Mini and Star Adventurer setups. It adds an 8.5-inch extension and is also compatible with Star Adventurer GTi, AZ-GT series, and AZ5 mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Product Best For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis extension is best for Star Adventurer users who need more clearance between the mount head, camera, telescope, or accessories and the tripod platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose This Accessory?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdds height and clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides an 8.5-inch extension for improved setup flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStar Adventurer compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with Star Adventurer Mini and Star Adventurer accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroader Sky-Watcher compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also compatible with Star Adventurer GTi, AZ-GT series, and AZ5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable astrophotography setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar Adventurer tracker configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving camera or telescope clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel-friendly mount and tripod setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher lists this extension as a Star Adventurer Mini and Star Adventurer accessory. 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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. 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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. 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The vendor notes compatibility with the Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod, item S30910.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe adapter and extension tube measures 7 inches \/ 180mm in length, has a 3.9-inch \/ 100mm radius, and weighs 2.4 lb \/ 1.1 kg. The Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod and Star Adventurer mount are sold separately unless specifically included in a kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTripod not included:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is the adapter\/pier extension only, not the Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount not included:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Star Adventurer mount is required separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is for adapting a Star Adventurer mount to the Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod, not a universal tripod adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm your mount, tripod, and imaging payload before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot an optical accessory:\u003c\/strong\u003e This does not affect optics, tracking accuracy, or camera control directly; it is a mechanical mounting accessory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this adapter do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt lets a Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer mount connect to the Sky-Watcher Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod while also adding a pier-style extension for extra clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include the Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod is sold separately as item S30910.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a Star Adventurer mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the adapter\/pier extension only. The Star Adventurer mount is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this useful for nightscape imaging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a good match for portable Star Adventurer nightscape and wide-field astrophotography setups using the Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a universal tripod adapter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is intended for the Star Adventurer to Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod setup, so compatibility should be confirmed before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should this product not be recommended?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not recommend this product if the customer is not using a Star Adventurer mount with a Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod, or if they need an adapter for a different tripod or mount family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOntario Telescope recommends the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer to Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod Adapter \/ Pier Extension for customers building a portable Star Adventurer imaging kit around the Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod. 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The head weighs 2.69 lb with the ball head adapter fitted and carries an 11 lb payload, so a camera, a fast wide lens or a short refractor, and a ball head all sit within its rating. Tracking runs at sidereal, solar and lunar rates, and built-in Wi-Fi connects the mount to the free Star Adventurer Console app for iOS and Android.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Photo Package configuration. It supplies the Star Adventurer 2i mount, the polar scope illuminator and the ball head adapter. 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That single interface is what makes the mount flexible: a ball head bolted to the Vixen plate lets the camera be aimed anywhere in the sky while the right ascension axis keeps tracking, and the same plate accepts a Vixen-dovetailed optical tube when a lens is not enough reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath, the tracking platform attaches to a tripod through a 3\/8-inch thread socket, with the 1\/4-20-inch adapter included for the smaller standard. The panoramic plate is dual 3\/8-inch threaded, so the mounting interface is the same one photographic heads already use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight is 2.69 lb (1220 g) with the ball head adapter fitted. 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The included ball head adapter is what bridges a photographic ball head onto that plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the mount, a 3\/8-inch thread socket is the primary tripod interface and the supplied 1\/4-20-inch adapter covers tripods built to the smaller standard, so most photographic tripods already in a kit bag will take it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11 lb figure is the total above the saddle: body, lens, ball head and any guiding hardware together. A full-frame body with a 200 mm f\/2.8 and a mid-size ball head lands well under that; a 300 mm f\/2.8 does not. If you are unsure where your combination falls, send us the body, lens and head you plan to use and we will work out the loaded weight with you.\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 Photo Package contents are the mount, the polar scope illuminator and the ball head adapter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Those three items define this configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe EQ base is optional and sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky-Watcher lists it as an available option rather than part of this package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera, tripod and optical tube are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mount supplies the tracking; the imaging chain and the support under it come from your own kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mount runs 24 hours on four AA cells, or indefinitely from a 5V mini-USB source such as a USB power bank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePayload is 11 lb (5 kg) total.\u003c\/strong\u003e That covers everything carried above the saddle plate, the ball head included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSky-Watcher does not state whether the auxiliary shutter release cable ships in this package.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cable is camera-specific; send us your camera model and we will confirm which one you need before the order goes out.\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 sequence is short: thread the mount to a tripod through the 3\/8-inch socket, level it, sight Polaris through the built-in polar scope with the illuminator fitted, and set the tracking rate. 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The complete kit ships at 22.8 lb, of which the mount head itself accounts for 12.8 lb (5.8 kg), and it carries 33 pounds (15 kg) of payload with no counterweight anywhere in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrain wave gearing is what makes that ratio possible. The drive delivers high torque from a compact housing, so the mass that a conventional German equatorial spends on counterweights and a heavy head is simply absent. What remains is a mount that holds a serious imaging train and still travels. The optical tube is not included.\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 image from more than one site — a dark-sky location an hour out, a driveway, a star party field — and you have been carrying a counterweighted German equatorial to do it. The carbon fiber kit is the lighter of the two Wave 150i tripod configurations, and the difference is felt on every trip from the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also suits imagers running an automated session. Through-mount cabling, a powered hub in the saddle, and native compatibility with ASIAir, Eagle and StellarMate mean the mount is designed to be driven by software rather than watched. 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The optional stainless-steel counterweight kit takes it to 55 pounds (25 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in cable management:\u003c\/strong\u003e through-mount cabling with a powered hub built into the saddle carrying an autoguiding port, a Dec USB port and two Dec outputs. 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Strain wave gearing removes that requirement. The reduction ratio and torque available from the drive let the Wave 150i hold 33 lb entirely on one side of the axis, which is why the kit as a whole ships at 22.8 lb rather than the 45 lb a comparably rated equatorial and its weights would total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 150i is the larger of the two Wave heads and it is the one that carries the design features that matter for long imaging runs. OTA balancing on both RA and Dec is available here and not on the smaller head — balancing an off-centre imaging train reduces the load the drive has to hold statically, which is the difference between a mount that is working and one that is coasting. The cable architecture follows the same logic: the powered saddle hub means the guide camera, the Dec cabling and the USB feed all terminate at the moving end of the mount instead of running the length of the tube, while the RA hub stays fixed at the back where nothing rotates past it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbon fiber tripod and extension tube complete the mechanical chain. Carbon fiber is the lighter material of the two options and the extension tube raises the mount head, which matters when a long tube on a German equatorial swings toward the legs near the meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel and remote-site deep-sky imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 22.8 lb complete kit with a 33 lb payload is a genuinely portable imaging platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-exposure astrophotography with heavy refractors and astrographs:\u003c\/strong\u003e the payload rating covers glass-heavy triplets and large-aperture imaging tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated and remote-controlled sessions:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASIAir, Eagle and StellarMate control gives plate solving and unattended imaging runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatellite and ISS tracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 degrees per second with the Windows Satellite Tracker application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltazimuth visual observing:\u003c\/strong\u003e AZ mode with a home position makes the same mount a straightforward visual platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single D\/V hybrid saddle takes Vixen and Losmandy dovetails as it stands, which covers essentially every optical tube Sky-Watcher, Celestron, William Optics and Takahashi ship with a rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl has three routes: the SynScan hand controller, the SynScan app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, or a third-party platform such as ASIAir, Eagle or StellarMate. The ASIAir connection uses the USB-B cable supplied with the kit. Sky-Watcher publishes Wave firmware updates on their firmware and software page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower is 12V 2A and is not included. A regulated 12V supply or a lithium power pack of that rating runs the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless-steel counterweight kit, the pier adapter, and the steel tripod configuration are separate options in the Wave accessory range. If you are weighing this carbon fiber kit against the steel tripod version, or working out whether your tube needs the counterweight kit to sit inside the rating, send us the optical tube, camera and accessories you plan to run and we will work through the loaded weight with you.\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\u003eThis is the carbon fiber tripod configuration.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit includes the carbon fiber tripod and the carbon fiber extension tube. The steel tripod version is a separate SKU with its own weight and price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe optical tube is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit supplies the mount head, tripod and extension tube only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12V 2A power is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mount needs a supply of that rating to run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e33 lb is the payload without a counterweight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaching 55 lb (25 kg) requires the optional stainless-steel counterweight kit, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12.8 lb is the mount head alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 22.8 lb figure is the complete kit as it ships, tripod and extension tube included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Satellite Tracker application is Windows PC only.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is downloaded from Sky-Watcher's International Support website.\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 kit arrives as three pieces that go together in order: tripod, extension tube, mount head. There are no counterweights to thread onto a shaft and no shaft to install. The red LED latitude scale and bubble level are readable in the dark, and the 0° to 90° latitude range means the head is set once for your site. From there the SynScan app or an ASIAir takes over the alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between this kit and the steel tripod version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tripod and extension. This kit ships with the carbon fiber tripod and carbon fiber extension tube; the other ships with a 2-inch steel leg heavy-duty EQ6 tripod and an extension tube for the EQ6 tripod. The mount head is the same Wave 150i in both. This carbon fiber kit ships at 22.8 lb complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need counterweights?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for the 33 lb (15 kg) rating — that figure is published with no counterweight fitted. 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The complete kit ships at 34.0 lb, of which the mount head accounts for 12.8 lb (5.8 kg), and it carries 33 pounds (15 kg) of payload with no counterweight fitted anywhere in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrain wave gearing is what removes the counterweights. High torque from a compact drive means the load sits entirely on one side of the axis, so the mass a conventional German equatorial spends on weights and a heavy head goes into the tripod instead — where it does something useful. The optical tube is not included.\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 the mount lives in one place — a backyard pad, an observatory floor, a permanent pier position — and you would rather put the extra mass under the mount than carry it. The 2-inch steel legs of the EQ6 tripod are the heaviest and most rigid support Sky-Watcher offers for the Wave 150i, and rigidity under the mount is what settles vibration between exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also suits imagers who already own EQ6-class equipment and know that tripod. If you are running long focal lengths, a large astrograph, or working in wind, the steel legs are the reason to choose this kit over the carbon fiber one. The 33 lb payload covers glass-heavy triplets and large imaging tubes, and the optional stainless-steel counterweight kit lifts that to 55 lb (25 kg).\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\u003eStrain wave drive technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e high torque from a compact gearbox, delivering smooth precise tracking without bulky counterweights, and the reason a 12.8 lb head handles 33 lb of payload.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e33-pound (15 kg) payload capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e with no counterweight fitted. The optional stainless-steel counterweight kit takes it to 55 pounds (25 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-inch steel leg heavy-duty EQ6 tripod:\u003c\/strong\u003e the rigid support option for this kit, with the extension tube for the EQ6 tripod included to raise the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in cable management:\u003c\/strong\u003e through-mount cabling with a powered hub built into the saddle carrying an autoguiding port, a Dec USB port and two Dec outputs. 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Strain wave gearing makes that unnecessary. The reduction ratio and holding torque let the Wave 150i carry 33 lb entirely on one side of the axis, which is why a 12.8 lb head replaces a mount assembly several times its weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 150i is the larger of the two Wave heads and carries the features that matter across a long imaging night. OTA balancing on both RA and Dec is present here and absent on the smaller head — balancing an off-centre train reduces the static load the drive holds, which changes how the mount behaves between slews. The cable architecture follows the same reasoning: the powered saddle hub terminates the guide camera, Dec cabling and USB feed at the moving end of the mount, while the fixed RA hub at the rear keeps the supply side clear of anything that rotates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder all of that sits the mechanical choice that defines this kit. The 2-inch steel leg heavy-duty EQ6 tripod is a mass-and-stiffness solution: steel legs of that diameter damp vibration faster than lighter materials and resist flexure under a long tube swinging near the meridian. The extension tube for the EQ6 tripod raises the head so that a long optical tube clears the legs through a full meridian pass. The trade is weight — 34.0 lb for the complete kit against 22.8 lb for the carbon fiber configuration — and that trade is the whole difference between the two versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed-site and backyard deep-sky imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e steel legs and an extension tube give a settled platform for long unattended runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-focal-length astrophotography:\u003c\/strong\u003e where vibration damping and tripod rigidity show up directly in the guiding trace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy refractors and astrographs:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 33 lb payload without counterweights covers glass-heavy triplets and large imaging tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated and remote-controlled sessions:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASIAir, Eagle and StellarMate control gives plate solving and unattended imaging runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatellite and ISS tracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 degrees per second with the Windows Satellite Tracker application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltazimuth visual observing:\u003c\/strong\u003e AZ mode with a home position makes the same mount a straightforward visual platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single D\/V hybrid saddle takes Vixen and Losmandy dovetails as supplied, which covers essentially every optical tube shipped with a rail by Sky-Watcher, Celestron, William Optics and Takahashi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl has three routes: the SynScan hand controller, the SynScan app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, or a third-party platform such as ASIAir, Eagle or StellarMate. 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If you are choosing between this steel kit and the carbon fiber version, or working out whether your tube needs the counterweight kit to sit inside the rating, send us the optical tube, camera and accessories you plan to run and we will work through the loaded weight and the tripod choice with you.\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\u003eThis is the steel tripod configuration.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit includes a 2-inch steel leg heavy-duty EQ6 tripod and an extension tube for the EQ6 tripod. 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There are no counterweights to thread onto a shaft and no shaft to fit. The red LED latitude scale and bubble level are readable in the dark, and the 0° to 90° latitude range means the head is set once for your site. From there the SynScan app or an ASIAir handles the alignment. The steel tripod is the heaviest single component, which is why this configuration tends to be assembled once and left standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the carbon fiber kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tripod and extension. This kit ships with a 2-inch steel leg heavy-duty EQ6 tripod and an extension tube for the EQ6 tripod, and weighs 34.0 lb complete. The carbon fiber kit ships with a carbon fiber tripod and carbon fiber extension tube and weighs 22.8 lb complete. 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That mass is the point: it sits under mount heads carrying imaging payloads measured in tens of kilograms, and heavy-duty leveling pads are included so the whole assembly can be brought level on ground that is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the support for anyone running an EQ8-R, EQ8-Rh or CQ350 mount head. It suits a permanent or semi-permanent installation — an observatory floor, a backyard pad, a fixed imaging position — where the mount is assembled and then left standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also the part to order if you bought one of those mount heads on its own, or if you are running a second position and want an identical support under it so the head can move between them without re-levelling from scratch.\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\u003ePier tripod construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e three legs bracing a central pier column rather than a folding tripod head, which is the arrangement Sky-Watcher specifies for their heaviest mount heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty leveling pads included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pads ship with the tripod, so levelling on uneven ground is handled by the hardware in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with EQ8-R, EQ8-Rh and CQ350 mount heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e one support across Sky-Watcher's observatory-class range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e61.0 lb (27669 g):\u003c\/strong\u003e the mass that damps vibration under a loaded observatory-class head, and the reason this is a fixed-position support rather than a travel one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable levelling feet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky-Watcher's EQ8-R manual notes the tripod can sit directly on level ground or on its three adjustable stands, set with levelling screws and locking rings.\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\u003eObservatory and fixed-pad installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e the intended home for a 61 lb support carrying an EQ8-class head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-exposure deep-sky astrophotography:\u003c\/strong\u003e where the rigidity and mass under the mount show up directly in the guiding trace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong focal length imaging and visual work:\u003c\/strong\u003e the applications where vibration settling time matters most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement or second support:\u003c\/strong\u003e for an EQ8-R, EQ8-Rh or CQ350 head bought as a head-only package.\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 lists compatibility as the EQ8-R, EQ8-Rh and CQ350 mount heads. 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. Sky-Watcher's manual describes two options: setting the tripod directly on level ground, or standing it on its three adjustable stands and bringing it level with the levelling screws and locking rings. The weight is the part to plan for rather than the procedure; at 61.0 lb it is easiest to carry to its position before the mount head goes on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich mount heads does it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EQ8-R, the EQ8-Rh and the CQ350.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the leveling pads come with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Heavy-duty leveling pads are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher's product page does not publish a height. 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