The Skywatcher PRO5MNT SYN SCAN telescopes are commercially available planetarium software programs can
be used to control the Mounts.
The Sky-Watcher Pro mounts have been designed for use by novices and
experts alike. These mounts provide extremely high precision tracking
and have built in autoguider ports. This heavy-duty mount is a smaller
version of the sturdy EQ6 Pro mount. Sky-Watcher Pro5MNT SynScan is
specially designed for observers who need the steadiness of the EQ6 Pro
mount, but find the EQ6 Pro mount too physically demanding.
The Skywatcher PRO5MNT SYN SCAN telescopes are for
novice users the user-friendly menu allows automatic slewing to over
13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety
of features in a few observing sessions. The Hand Control also has the
ability to connect to a computer via a RS-232 cable. Once the
connection has been established between the computer and SynScan Hand
Control.They are also come with features that
advanced astronomers can appreciate:
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 Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues.
• Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.
• Periodic Error Correction.
• PC compatibility.
• Upgradeable hand control via internet download.
Recommend for: ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY :
Telescope Mounting Method: Tube Rings
Tripod: Stainless Steel Legs
Counterweight Shaft Diameter: 1.8cm
Counterweight Shaft Length: 21.5cm
Counterweight Shaft Material: Stainless Steel
Mount Weight (without counterweight): 10Kgs
Mount Height: 35cm
Total weight: 15kgs (without counterweights)
Motor Type: Microstep driven 1.8 degree stepper motors
Motor Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (or 9.024,000 steps/rev.)
Power Supply: 11 to 15 V DC 2Amp (Tip positive)
Gear Ratio: 705
*8" Dovetail Bar
SynScan Hand Control
See Specifications on the right for more details
This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 04 April, 2009.
