Skywatcher AL-EQ55i mount

The EQ-AL55i Pro is the perfect entry to intermediate level equatorial platform for observers and imagers looking to build a serious rig without breaking the bank.  

Redesigned from the popular EQM-35 the EQ-AL55i features fully encased motor housings and two positions for the counterweight bar and optional pier extension making this mount the perfect choice for observers and imagers in lower latitudes.

Featuring Wi-Fi, Bluetooth SynScan, and ASCOM telescope control, 22-pound payload capacity, a guidescope and SNAP port, the EQ-AL55i is a perfect choice for a mid-size imaging mount.

This versatile mount is equipped with a two-position adjustable counterweight bar, allowing it to be used at all latitudes from 0° to 90° and thus avoiding the problems that arise with most other mounts at extreme polar altitudes. It is therefore an ideal travelling mount!

The EQ-AL55i is fully controlled with a smartphone via the built-in WLAN module and the free SynScan Pro app software. This app is available for iOS and Android.The EQ-AL55i Pro mount is equipped with an illuminated polar finder scope for precise alignment to the celestial pole.

It offers connections for USB-C, autoguider and an optionally available SynScan hand control box. It also has a socket for triggering a DSLR camera.

The EQ-AL55i Pro is a very portable mount for mobile astrophotographers, but also for visual observers.

*Pier extension, OTA, and Hand Controller sold separately

• Mount type: Equatorial with Go-To
• Load capacity: 10kg
• Slew speed: Up to 4° per second
• Power input: 12V DC
• Autoguider port: ST4
• Protocols: SynScan, ASCOM via Wi-Fi or USB
• Weight: 14.8kg