The NEQ6 Pro is the highest-capacity mount available presently from Sky-Watcher that can handle a wide variety of telescope optical tubes. Strong enough to handle 280mm (11") optical tubes.

"Pro" features make this great for astrophotography, such as an ST4 compatible autoguider port, periodic error correction, polar finder, micro-step controller and stepper drives will drive you and your imaging to new heights of accuracy.

These mounts include a GPS sensor module to automatically set your time, date, longitude and latitude based on the Global Positioning Satellites orbiting the Earth.

You can also plug this GPS receiver into your PC's USB port to add geo location capabilities. One possible use is contributing to the Open Street Mapping project.

This package includes both the narrow (~1.75") and wide (~3") dovetail saddle adapters. This permits attachment of the two main dovetail standards in use.

Features

• Narrow saddle accepts 44mm (1.75") dovetail bars (compatible with Vixen, Sky-Watcher, Celestron CG-5, Orion and more)
• Wide saddle accepts 76mm (3") dovetail bars (compatible with Celestron CGE/CGE Pro/CGEM and Losmandy)
• Automatically track objects with accuracy
• Retractable counterweight shaft
• Motors and controller neatly concealed leaving just 2 cables to plug in
• GPS sensor module included
• Includes USB-to-Serial adapter w/ cable for controlling Synscan over USB (included w/ GPS)

Mount Specifications

• Mount Type: German Equatorial style
• Polar Finder: Included, Northern/Southern
• Analog setting circles
• Heavy duty stainless steel tripod
• Includes one 8" dovetail bar
• Color: White
• Canadian 2 year warranty

Computer Drive Specifications

• SynScan computerized go-to system
• Over 42,000 objects in the database including complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues
• RS-232 port (can be used via USB-to-RS232 adapter, or Orion's Bluestar Bluetooth Wireless/USB adapter)
• Flash-upgradeable firmware
• GPS module included
• ST4 compatible autoguider port
• Periodic error correction (PEC)
• Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute
• Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation
• Brushless Stepper motors, 1.8° step angle, 64 micro steps, 12,800 microsteps for one full drive shaft rotation
• Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X)
• Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X
• Includes 12v car plug-in adapter
• Requires 12v DC 2A (Tip positive)

GPS Specifications

• Receiver Type: 12 parallel channel, L1 C/A code
• Accuracy: Position 5m CEP, Velocity 0.1m/sec
• Startup Time: < 10sec hot start, < 35sec warm start, < 50sec cold start
• Reacquisition: 1sec
• Sensitivity: -140dBm acquisition, -150dBm tracking
• Update Rate: 1Hz
• Dynamics: 4G(39.2m/sec2)
• Operational Limits: Altitude < 18,000m or velocity < 515m/sec
• Serial Interface: RS-232 level
• Protocol #1 NMEA-0183 V3.01 4800 bps, 8, N, 1(Default)
• Protocol #2 SynScan Position, Velocity & Time II Binary Message.
• Input Voltage: 3.8V ~ 8.0V
• Current Consumption: < 100mW
• Dual mode for using with both SynScan GOTO system and personal computer
• USB adapter cable included for connecting to a personal computer
• Compatible with NMEA compliant road map software
• Build-in magnet to adhere to iron metal surface

Mount & Tripod Weights and Dimensions

• Carrying capacity 18kg (40lbs) (not including counterweights)
• Tripod Weight 7.5kg (16.5lbs)
• Mount Weight 16kg (35.2lbs)
• Counterweights 2 x 5.1kg (11lbs) = 10.2kg (22lbs)
• Total Weight: 33.7kg (74lbs)
• Mount Height 41cm (16")
• Tripod Height 85-147cm (33.5-57.8")
• Tripod Legs Outside Diameter 50mm (2") and 38mm (1.5")