{"title":"Skywatcher Mounts \u0026 Discounts","description":"\u003cp\u003eRound out your summer under the stars with savings of up to 20% on select Sky-Watcher telescope mounts at Ontario Telescope. Whether you are building a portable visual astronomy setup, upgrading your astrophotography rig, or preparing for longer fall nights, this promotion includes everything from the AZ-GTi and Star Adventurer GTi to the Wave 100i and 150i strain wave mounts, EQ6-R Pro, CQ350 Pro and observatory-class EQ8 mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose from lightweight star trackers, versatile GoTo mounts, precision equatorial mounts and advanced harmonic-drive systems for nearly every telescope and payload. All prices are in Canadian dollars, and the sale price is already applied—no discount code required. Make the most of the final nights of summer and head into the fall observing season with the mount your telescope deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e","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. 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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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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-gti-mount","title":"AZ-GTi Mount","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"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 rgb font-weight:=\"\" font-size:=\"\" margin-top:=\"\" margin-bottom:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003ePerfect for any Situation\u003c\/h2\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:=\"\"\u003eSky-Watcher’s AZ-GTi is the perfect tracking platform for those seeking a compact travel mount capable of both Alt-Az Go-To alignment and video timelapse. 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. Weighing just 8.6 lbs, the AZ-GTi is the ideal travel mount, easily fitting in carry-on luggage and perfect for grab-and-go situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"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 rgb font-weight:=\"\" font-size:=\"\" margin-top:=\"\" margin-bottom:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eRevolutionary WiFi Control\u003c\/h2\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:=\"\"\u003eThe AZ-GTi is one of the first Sky-Watcher products featuring built in WiFi control. Once connected to the mount, use Sky-Watcher’s SynScan Pro app to align the mount for celestial tracking or the SynScan PTZ app for timelapse photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"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 rgb font-weight:=\"\" font-size:=\"\" margin-top:=\"\" margin-bottom:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eEasy Integration with any Tripod\u003c\/h2\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:=\"\"\u003eThe AZ-GTi includes an adjustable aluminium tripod with built in pier extension. The mount can attach to a tripod using a 3.8”-16 thread and includes an adapter for ¼”-20 thread sizes, making it capable of mounting to nearly any tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"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 rgb font-weight:=\"\" font-size:=\"\" margin-top:=\"\" margin-bottom:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eAutomatic Shutter Release Control\u003c\/h2\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:=\"\"\u003eNo need for an intervelometer timer with the AZ-GTi! With a 60-second preset exposure setting, the AZ-GTi can trigger a DSLR using the auxiliary shutter release cable. 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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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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); 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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. 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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: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: \" 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: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: \" 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: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: \" 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: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: \" 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: rgb(255, 255, 255); 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":"skywatcher-wave150i-strainwave-mount","title":"Skywatcher Wave150i Strainwave mount","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHIGH TORQUE. 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With exclusive features found on no other strain wave mounts, the Wave series is a serious update and upgrade to Sky-Watcher’s already immensely popular family of astronomy mount platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBoasting 22 and 33 pounds of payload capacity respectively (33 and 55 pounds with optional counterweight kits), the Wave 100i and 150i are incredibly compact and lightweight (9.5 and 12.8 pounds) and stow in durable carry cases with dense, machine-cut foam perfectly suited for travel. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSky-Watcher’s Wave mounts also feature both EQ and AZ tracking modes with RA and Dec home positions, D\/V hybrid saddles, 0–90-degree latitude range, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability, RA power-off braking, 12v 2a power (not included), and a red backlit latitude display and bubble level to make your setup routine that much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skywatcherusa.com\/pages\/firmware-and-software\"\u003eDOWNLOAD THE LATEST WAVE MOUNT FIRMWARE HERE.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eExclusive Features\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned for the serious astro-imager, the Wave 150i mount features through-mount cabling and a powered hub built into the saddle with ports for autoguiding, Dec USB, and 2 Dec outputs. 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This approach allows users to capture stunning images of celestial objects on a more streamlined platform without sacrificing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Payload Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhether you’re mounting a small wide field refractor, a stocky Mak-Cassegrain, a massive astrograph, or a long, glass-heavy triplet, the Wave's adaptive payload capacity and slew of add-ons and accessories ensures compatibility with a wide range of optical tubes and tripods. This adaptability provides a stable platform for an entirely open ecosystem tailor-made by the user with an intuitive interface and a fit and finish that inspires confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Wave mount easily integrates with Sky-Watcher's SynScan hand controller or SynScan app allowing users to control their telescopes by hand or wirelessly via smartphone or tablet, as well as through third-party control platforms (ASIAir, Eagle, StellarMate, etc.) enabling access to advanced features like plate solving and automated imaging runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions, Add Ons, and Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChoose á la carte-style to suit your needs be it the stainless-steel counterweight kit, pier adapter, carbon fiber or steel tripod, mount head only, or fully decked out kits with optical tubes included. 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With exclusive features found on no other strain wave mounts, the Wave series is a serious update and upgrade to Sky-Watcher’s already immensely popular family of astronomy mount platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBoasting 22 and 33 pounds of payload capacity respectively (33 and 55 pounds with optional counterweight kits), the Wave 100i and 150i are incredibly compact and lightweight (9.5 and 12.8 pounds) and stow in durable carry cases with dense, machine-cut foam perfectly suited for travel. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSky-Watcher’s Wave mounts also feature both EQ and AZ tracking modes with RA and Dec home positions, D\/V hybrid saddles, 0–90-degree latitude range, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability, RA power-off braking, 12v 2a power (not included), and a red backlit latitude display and bubble level to make your setup routine that much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skywatcherusa.com\/pages\/firmware-and-software\"\u003eDOWNLOAD THE LATEST WAVE MOUNT FIRMWARE HERE.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eExclusive Features\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Saddles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor solar imagers, eclipse chasers, and outreach enthusiasts the smaller Wave 100i comes standard with a secondary saddle that mounts over the counterweight port allowing users to mount up to 22 lbs. of equipment on each saddle in Alt-Az mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Slewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTrack satellites and space stations with the Wave’s swift slew rate of 7.5 degrees per second and the downloadable Satellite Tracker Application for Windows PC found on Sky-Watcher’s International Support website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Features\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrainwave Drive Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Wave mount was built around advanced strain wave drive technology which delivers exceptionally smooth and precise tracking without the need of bulky counterweights, tripods, and mount heads. 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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. 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. 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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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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. If your existing setup is a long triplet or a heavy astrograph, the 33 lb payload carries it, and the optional stainless-steel counterweight kit raises that to 55 lb (25 kg) when the tube outgrows the base rating.\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 it is 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\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. The RA hub sits at the back of the mount and never moves, so cables do not track with the tube and do not snag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOTA balancing on both axes:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Wave 150i can be balanced on RA and Dec, which is unusual among strain wave mounts and directly affects how the drive behaves under an off-centre load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast slewing at 7.5 degrees per second:\u003c\/strong\u003e quick enough for satellite and space station work using the downloadable Satellite Tracker application for Windows PC on Sky-Watcher's International Support site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEQ and AZ modes with RA and Dec home positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same head works equatorially for imaging and in altazimuth for visual sessions, and the home position functions give a repeatable starting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle D\/V hybrid saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e accepts both Vixen and Losmandy dovetails without changing hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0° to 90° latitude range:\u003c\/strong\u003e usable from the equator to the pole, with a red LED backlit latitude scale and bubble level for setup after dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi and Bluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e wireless control from a phone or tablet through the SynScan app, alongside the SynScan hand controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRA power-off braking:\u003c\/strong\u003e the RA axis brakes when power is removed rather than swinging free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASIAir compatible with the USB-B cable included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the cable that connects the mount to an ASIAir ships in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon fiber tripod and pier extension included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the lighter of the two tripod options Sky-Watcher offers for this kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA conventional German equatorial balances the telescope against a counterweight on the opposite side of the RA axis, and the counterweights alone often approach the weight of the optical tube. 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. The optional stainless-steel counterweight kit exists to extend the rating to 55 lb (25 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work with an ASIAir?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and the USB-B cable for that connection is included. Eagle and StellarMate are also supported, as are the SynScan hand controller and the SynScan app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat dovetails does the saddle accept?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single D\/V hybrid saddle takes both Vixen and Losmandy dovetails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it track satellites?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slew rate is 7.5 degrees per second, and Sky-Watcher publishes a Satellite Tracker application for Windows PC on their International Support website for exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 33 lb payload on a 22.8 lb complete kit, with carbon fiber legs, an extension tube, through-mount cabling and native ASIAir support. 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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. The RA hub sits at the back of the mount and never moves, so cables do not track with the tube and do not snag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOTA balancing on both axes:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Wave 150i balances on RA and Dec, which is unusual among strain wave mounts and directly affects how the drive behaves under an off-centre imaging train.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast slewing at 7.5 degrees per second:\u003c\/strong\u003e quick enough for satellite and space station work using the downloadable Satellite Tracker application for Windows PC on Sky-Watcher's International Support site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEQ and AZ modes with RA and Dec home positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e equatorial for imaging, altazimuth for visual, with repeatable home positions in both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle D\/V hybrid saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e accepts both Vixen and Losmandy dovetails without changing hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0° to 90° latitude range:\u003c\/strong\u003e usable from the equator to the pole, with a red LED backlit latitude scale and bubble level for setup after dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi and Bluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e wireless control from a phone or tablet through the SynScan app, alongside the SynScan hand controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRA power-off braking:\u003c\/strong\u003e the RA axis brakes when power is removed rather than swinging free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASIAir compatible with the USB-B cable included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the cable that connects the mount to an ASIAir ships in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA conventional German equatorial balances the telescope against counterweights on the far side of the RA axis, and those weights frequently approach the mass of the optical tube itself. 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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