{"product_id":"montura-ecuatorial-sky-watcher-heq5-r-pro-go-to","title":"Sky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro Go-To Equatorial Mount","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNew Version -R Pro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMotorized dual-axis GoTo German equatorial mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIncreased load capacity: now up to 15 kg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSuitable for visual observation and ideal for beginner photographers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor astrophotography: for Newtonian telescopes up to 150\/200 mm in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eReduced periodic error thanks to belt drive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eA few years after perfecting its famous EQ6 mounts with the EQ6-R, Sky-Watcher (the world's leading telescope manufacturer) continues to work along the same lines with the HEQ5.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe HEQ5-R thus incorporates the same innovations, making it even better for astrophotography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe HEQ5-R, a lightweight version of the EQ6-R mount,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eis designed for enthusiasts and beginners looking for a portable and affordable GoTo mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. The tracking quality is superior to previous versions without automatic pointing. It allows for long-exposure astrophotography sessions even with the faintest objects. Additionally, it includes an autoguiding port as standard to significantly reduce periodic error in right ascension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe HEQ5-R mount is a very attractive solution for telescopes up to 235 mm in diameter.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt allows beginners to start astrophotography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e, using a computer and a second instrument in parallel when autoguiding is activated.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eVisual observers will appreciate the SynScan Go-To automatic pointing system, controlled by an intuitive hand controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. Indeed, there is no need to know the position of stars or distant deep-sky objects; the HEQ5 Pro automatically moves the instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eImprovements to the drive system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe tracking system, an essential component of a motorized mount,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ehas been modified with the incorporation of a belt drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. The result is significant: a smoother periodic error curve, less backlash, and reduced noise during movement (GOTO pointing).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt now includes patented optical encoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto prevent any loss of positioning, even with manual movements. This provides the user with great freedom, eliminating the need to repeat the initialization procedure from scratch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eStability and load capacity have been increased (from 12 to 15 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e by increasing the size of the gear in Right Ascension (RA) and adding more teeth to each axis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOther new features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDouble female dovetail clamp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo support all instruments (Vixen or Losmandy format).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePower supply through the dovetail clamp (to prevent cables from tangling):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHUB \/ Power \/ USB-C \/ ST4)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCarrying handle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVery practical and comfortable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePPEC:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeriodic Error Correction, now permanent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIncreased latitude adjustment range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom 5° to 72°.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe SynScan Go-To automatic timing system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter polar alignment with the polar finder on Polaris, select mount alignment on one, two, or three stars.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe database stores over 49,200 objects, including those from major catalogs (Messier, NGC, IC, as well as planets, Moon, and Sun).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor maximum convenience, the mount moves quickly, up to 3.4°\/sec, using the hand controller. Easy to use, it allows for quick pointing of the instrument to any galaxy, nebula, cluster, or solar system object. Discover in detail the famous Andromeda galaxy, the fabulous envelopes surrounding the heart of Orion, the Hercules cluster M13 and its core teeming with thousands of stars. Saturn, Jupiter, and the Moon are also wonders to explore without limits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe hand controller screen, which shows the date, time, and observation location, together with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ethe \"Tour\" function, allows the HEQ5-R Pro mount to point to the most interesting objects throughout the night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. Enjoy a guided tour of the sky from your observation location by pressing the \"Enter\" button and selecting an object from the drop-down list.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePointing accuracy can reach up to 1 arc minute by compensating for the mount's mechanical errors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. This procedure, called \"Backlash,\" requires measuring the time between two opposite movements of the mount. The operation is simple and, especially in astrophotography, saves valuable time. The object you want to photograph is usually centered on the sensor... a real pleasure!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro GoTo Equatorial Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMechanical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eGerman Equatorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eLoad Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e15 kg (12 kg recommended for astrophotography)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFemale Dovetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eVixen and Losmandy type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTransmission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eRight Ascension\/Declination Pinion: 160\/144 teeth - Timing Belt 36:12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eReduction Ratio: 480 (Right Ascension) \/ 432 (Declination)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSprocket (RA): Aluminum Alloy - Diameter: 74 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWorm Gear: Copper - Diameter: 15.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eLatitude Adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom 5° to 72°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAzimuth Adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e+\/- 15°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eReference System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSynScan Hand Controller with 42,900 objects from common celestial catalogs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTracking Modes: Sidereal, Lunar or Solar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFunctions: Parking, Synchronization, Error Correction, Identification, Tour, PPEC...\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePointing Accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e5 arc minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHybrid Stepper Motors with 64 microsteps\/1.8° - Maximum Rotation Speed: 3.2°\/sec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eRA: 6,144,000 revolutions\/minute (0.21 arc seconds)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDEC: 5,529,600 revolutions\/minute (0.23 arc seconds)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eGuiding Speeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x Sidereal Speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eElectronic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e12 V DC (9 to 12.6 V) - 3 A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCigarette Lighter Cable included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e1 USB-B port \/ 1 USB-A port \/ 1 ST4 port (autoguiding port)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSNAP port for camera control\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePhysical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMount: 12 kg - Tripod: 5.2 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCounterweight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e2 x 5 kg counterweights included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCounterweight Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDiameter 20 mm - Length 310 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTripod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTubular steel tripod (44.5 mm section) - Adjustable height (from 97 cm to 121 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePolar Scope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOptional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e-10° to +50°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53331857080663,"sku":"SW0519","price":1319.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/6198\/6860\/files\/monture-equatoriale-sky-watcher-heq5-r-pro-go-to_3.jpg?v=1776461295","url":"https:\/\/astrotelescopios.com\/en-uk\/products\/montura-ecuatorial-sky-watcher-heq5-r-pro-go-to","provider":"Astro Telescopios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}