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Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SkyScan
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Heavy Duty - Computerized GOTO System - Easy to Use
To order this item outside mainland Britain, please contact us.
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- Heavy Duty: 18kg capacity
- Latest version 3 firmware
- Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute
- Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven
- Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X)
- SkyScan, precision computerized GOTO system
- Automatic slewing to over 13,400 objects
- Auto-guider interface for astro-photography
- Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography
- Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X
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Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SkyScan
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Outline
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PRO-SERIES is the name for the new generation of professional quality telescopes
and mounts of the Sky-Watcher range, targeted at the most discerning and
critical observers.
PRO-SERIES products are manufactured to extremely high levels of optical and
mechanical precision, undergoing very strict quality control procedures and testing
by specially assigned technicians, to ensure the highest standards of quality and
performance are consistently maintained.
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Designed for amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease
of a precision computerized GOTO system, the HEQ5 PRO SkyScan is your answer.
The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SkyScan is designed with the novice user
in mind. With the user-friendly pushbutton hand control, locating and viewing
the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The hand
control allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the
skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic
slewing to over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its
variety of features in a few observing sessions.
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The computerized SkyScan hand controller.
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Features
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The HEQ5 SkyScan also comes with features that advanced astronomers can
appreciate:
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Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software
collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.
- Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven.
- Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X).
- Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography.
- Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.
- Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues.
- Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.
- Periodic error correction (PEC).
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EQ6 PRO model shown.
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Polar Scope
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There is a pole-finder telescope supplied with the HEQ5 Mount that can
be used for accurate polar alignment. This method of polar alignment is
sufficient for virtually all visual use of the telescope.
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Optional Accessories
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Thera are some accessories that can be used with this mount including:
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Auto-Guiding
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You can use this mount as part of an auto-guiding system for astrophotography.
Other components that you will need are:
- A computer to control the telescope mount (e.g. Windows 2000/XP/Vista).
- Auto-guider control software such as:
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AstroArt is a good commercial solution, because it can control multiple
CCD cameras (e.g. for guiding and imaging) and it can be used for image stacking, processing,
photometry, etc.
- A computer interface and cables to connect the computer to the telescope mount:
- Shoestring GPUSB auto-guider USB Connectivity Kit, through the computer's USB port.
- Shoestring GPINT-PT auto-guider Parallel Port Connectivity Kit, through the computer's Parallel Port.
- CCD camera for auto-guiding :
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Mount Specification
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| Model |
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SkyScan |
| Mount Type |
German Equatorial |
| Telescope Mounting |
Tube Rings |
| Slow-motion Control |
R.A. & Dec (motor controlled) |
| Tripod |
1.75" Diameter Stainless Steel Pipe |
| Tripod Height |
97-121cm |
| Tripod Weight |
5.6kgs |
| Counterweight Shaft Diameter |
1.8cm |
| Counterweight Shaft Length |
21.5cm |
| Counterweight Shaft Material |
Stainless Steel |
| Mount Weight |
10Kgs |
| Mount Height |
35cm |
| Counterweight |
Two, 5.1kg each |
| Total Weight |
15kgs (counterweight not included) |
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General Specification
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| Model |
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SkyScan |
| Power Supply |
12 VDC 2Amp (Tip positive) |
| Motor Type |
Micro step driven 1.8° stepper motors |
| Resolution |
0.144 arc sec (or 9,024,000 steps/rev.) |
| Slew Speeds |
2X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X, 400X, 500X, 600X, 800X |
| Gear Ratio |
705 |
| Tracking Rate |
Sidereal, Lunar, Solar |
| Tracking Modes |
Dual Axis, R.A. Tracking |
| Alignment Methods |
One-star Alignment, Two-star Alignment, Three-star Alignment |
| Database |
25 user defined objects. Complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues. Total 13,436 objects. |
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Notice
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We are constantly checking the accuracy of the technical data. We are prepared
to provide more detailed information on request. Technical data is subject to
change without notice.
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Promotional Offer
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Cash Back on Opticstar
Imaging Products
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updated: 24th September 2012
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Customers who purchase any Sky-Watcher telescopes or Sky-Watcher optical tubes
or Sky-Watcher Mounts listed on this page qualify for a 10% cash back
on any Opticstar astronomy cameras purchased at the same time or at a later date.
This offer is valid for 1 year commencing on the date that the Sky-Watcher
product is purchased from the Opticstar website or the Opticstar showroom.
Any additional purchases at a later date of Sky-Watcher products that qualify for
this offer will renew the cash back period to 1 full year.
Opticstar astronomy cameras that qualify for this offer include the following:
Once an Opticstar CCD or CMOS camera has been purchased within a year of
the qualifying Sky-Watcher purchase, the cash back can be claimed by contacting
Opticstar by email or over the phone quoting the receipt number(s). Please
allow up to 14 days to process the payment.
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Sample Images
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Opticstar DS-145M ICE
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posted: 13th March 2009
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The M20 nebula shot by John Haunton with the Opticstar DS-145M ICE.
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Sample Images
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Opticstar PL-130M CoolAir
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posted: 10th February 2009
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An impressive 9.4 megapixel mosaic of the Moon by Herwig Sulzbacher with
the Opticstar PL-130M.
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Feedback
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We want to hear your comments.
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Sample Images
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Opticstar DS-335C ICE
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updated: 20th August 2010
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The M8 nebula shot by John Haunton with the Opticstar DS-335C ICE.
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Astrophotography
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Opticstar Imaging
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posted: 26th February 2013
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High quality refractor telescopes, bundled with CCD cameras for deepd sky imaging,
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A&M 80mm f/6 Review
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"Best Of Breed"
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updated: 25th March 2009
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The A&M 80mm f/6 A&M/TMB has been
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Willmann Bell
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Books for Astronomy
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updated: 15th May 2012
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Acclaimed books from Willmann Bell...
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