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Sky-Watcher EQ5 PRO SynScan
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Computerised GO-TO Equatorial Mounting System
To order this item outside mainland Britain, please contact us.
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- Maximum Payload Capacity: 9kg
- SynScan TM V.3 Firmware Updateable Hand Control
- High precision stepper motors
- Motor Controller: Microstep driving with auto-power saving feature
- Resolution: 0.288 arc second
- Tracking Rate: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
- Slew Rate: 0.5x, 1x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x
- Tracking Mode: R.A. tracking
- ST-4 type Autoguider Interface: Support 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x 1x guiding rate
- Power requirement: 11 to 15 V DC 2 Amp (Tip positive) (Power supply not included)
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Sky-Watcher EQ5 PRO SynScan
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Outline
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New features include ongoing firmware updateability via the internet, Pointing
Accuracy Enhancement (PAE), and capability to store star alignment data. Also can
accept new GPS mouse attachment.
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Software Features
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- Alignment Method: One-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment, Three-Star Alignment.
- Pointing Accuracy: Up to 1 arc min.
- Object Catalogues: Messier, IC, NGC, Caldwell.
- 13740 Object Database: Including Planets, Named Stars, Double Stars, Variable Stars & User-Defined Objects.
- Backlash compensation.
- Periodic Error Correction.
- Premium PC Interface: ASCOM compatible, Nexstar-5i compatible protocol and command set.
- User-tunable LCD contrast, LED backlight and buzzer volume.
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Proven Quality
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The EQ5 SynScan has received a favourable review from BBC Sky at Night magazine:
"The first impressions of the assembly were of reassuring stability…The 3-star alignment
is a great feature of the Go-To facility. Every time we set up, it accurately place the
item we wanted in the field of view of our 25mm eyepiece. The more it was used, the easier
is was to go straight to an object or star…The alignment process could not be simpler…In all,
the alignment process works so well that you can be on a selected object and tracking it
accurately within minutes…Overall the EQ5 SynScan gave a new lease of life to our smaller scope.
It is easy to carry and it allowed us to give friends and neighbours a quick tour of the
delights of the night skies."
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Endorsed and Recommended by Sir Patrick Moore
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"Both the NEQ3 and EQ5 SynScan are excellent mounts; pleasingly firm, with little vibration
and easily set up. Tracking is also very satisfactory."
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS
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Endorsed by Sir Patrick Moore.
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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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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,
planetary video imaging and auto-guiding.
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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
reviewed in Cloudy Nights
and it has been hailed as the "best of breed". The review concludes by saying "offers
stunning performance while standing out from the crowd, look no further".
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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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