Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro Go-To Equatorial Mount

• German dual-axis motorized equatorial mount HEQ5
• With automated tracking and signaling (GOTO)
• Load capacity 13kg (tube up to 235mm)
• Suitable for visual observation and ideal for beginners in imaging.

Everything you need to know about the Sky-Watcher HEQ5 mount
A "lightweight" version of the imposing NEQ6 Pro mount, the HEQ5 Pro is aimed at amateurs and beginners looking for a portable and attractive GOTO mount in terms of price. Tracking quality is improved with the Pro Series compared to previous versions without auto-pointing. Long-exposure astrophotography sessions on the least bright objects are possible. An autoguiding port is even included as standard, significantly improving the periodic error in right ascension.

The HEQ5 Pro is a very attractive solution for supporting numerous telescopes up to 235 mm in diameter. It allows the beginner to get started with imaging, using a PC and a second parallel instrument when autoguiding is activated. The visual observer will appreciate the SynScan Go-To automatic pointing system delivered through an easy-to-use hand controller. In fact, it is not necessary to know the position of distant stars or deep-sky objects; the HEQ5 Pro is responsible for moving the instrument to the target you want to observe.

Automated time attendance system
After calibration (setting up) with the polar finder on North Star, select mount alignment on one, two, or three stars. The database contains over 49,200 objects, including all major catalogs (Messier, NGC, IC, as well as the planets, the Moon, and the Sun). For maximum convenience, the mount moves quickly, up to 3.4°/sec, using the control panel. Easy to use, it helps you quickly point the instrument at any galaxy, nebula, cluster, or object in the solar system. Discover in detail the famous Andromeda Galaxy, the fabulous curtains surrounding the heart of Orion, the Hercules cluster M13 and its heart rich in thousands of stars. Saturn, Jupiter, and the Moon are also wonders to be examined without restraint.

The date, time, and observing location display on the mount, combined with the "Tour" function, allows the HEQ5 Pro mount to point to the most interesting objects throughout the night. Enjoy a guided tour of the sky at your observing location by clicking the "Enter" button based on the object presented in a drop-down list. Pointing accuracy can be as high as 1 arc minute by compensating for the mount's mechanical errors. This procedure, called "Backlash," requires measuring the time between two opposite mount movements. The operation is simple and, especially in astrophotography, saves precious time. The object you want to photograph is usually located in the center of the sensor... a real pleasure!

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