Skywatcher

EQ8-Rh Mount Head Only with Counterweights

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Your Price: $12,790.00
SKU:
S30712
UPC:
50234307123
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Product Overview

110-pound (50 kg) Payload

All-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.

Belt-drive On Both Axes

Belt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error, which mean smoother, more accurate tracking.

Integrated Cable Management System

Built-in USB 3.0, power, and serial ports eliminate cable drag and reduces the worry of cable snags

Pier Tripod NOT included

On-axis Renishaw Encoder

A Renishaw incremental 11.8 million tick encoder is installed on the RA axis of the EQ8-Rh virtually eliminating Periodic Error

Building 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.

Whisper-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.

The 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.

EQ8-R and EQ8-RH optional polar scope

The EQ8-R has an available optional polar scope available, making polar alignment quick and easy

Includes four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports, and three serial ports

Cable management features four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports and three serial ports

Rock-solid, all-metal construction

Rock-solid, all-metal construction delivers a staggering 110 pounds of payload capacity

Specifications

SKUS30712
UPC050234307123
General Mount Info
Mount TypeHigh-capacity motorized equatorial (EQ)
GoToYes
Payload Capacity (lbs)110
Mount Head Height (head by itself)19.5"
Mount Head Weight (lbs)56.8"
Mounting Saddle TypeD-style
Power TypeDC11~16V, 3 amp
Cable managementFour USB 3.0 ports, Three 2.1mm power ports, Three serial connections
Polar ScopeSold seperately
Latitude Range (degrees)10° to 65°
Computer/Drive System Info
Object DatabaseComplete Messier, NGC, IC and SAO catalogs, 25 user defined objects, total 42,900 objects
ControllerSynScan hand controller, flash upgradeable, or PC direct
Alignment ProceduresOne-, two- and three-star alignment
Slew Speeds1000x, 800x, 600x, 400x, 200x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 2x, 1x
WiFiOptional WiFi dongle
GPSOptional SynScan GPS sold seperately
Included Weights22lbs (two)
Motor Type0.9° hybrid stepper motor
Drive SystemBelt

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