Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 Mount & Pier Tripod
Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 Mount & Pier Tripod
(SkyWatcher SWAZEQ5GTP)
- SkyWatcher Australian Warranty
- Purchase Guarantee (see T&Cs)
- Usable in both Alt-Azimuth and Equatorial mode
- Database with 42,900+ objects
- Messier, Caldwell, NGC, IC & SAO catalogues, Named Stars, Double Stars, Variable Stars, Named Stars
- One, Two and Three Stars or Brightest Star Alignment
Overview
The Sky-Watcher GT Series AZ-EQ5 Go-To Mount offers a hybrid design, combining the equatorial and alt-azimuth configurations. It’s ideal for astrophotography in equatorial mode and practical for observation with no polar alignment required, allowing dual telescope mounting.
Features
Usable in both Alt-Azimuth and Equatorial mode:This mount is usable in both Alt-Azimuth and Equatorial modes.
Database with 42,900+ objects: The database contains over 42,900 objects.
Messier, Caldwell, NGC, IC & SAO catalogues: The database includes Messier, Caldwell, NGC, IC, and SAO catalogs, along with Named Stars, Double Stars, and Variable Stars.
One, Two and Three Stars or Brightest Star Alignment: It supports One, Two, and Three Star or Brightest Star Alignment.
Skywatcher Telescopes - The Company
In late 1999 the Skywatcher brand was born in Canada. Today Skywatcher is recognised as being one of the world's largest telescope suppliers. With a mission statement like the following, it is no wonder they are one of the world's biggest brands for night gazing.
'We believe that beginners’ first scopes should be not only affordable, but also of the highest quality. Looking through a telescope for the first time is a magical moment and we believe in magic! We're called “Sky-Watcher”: our desire is to see the world-wide community of sky watchers grow, until, one day, every person in the world can be a part of our community!
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | SWAZEQ5GTP |
| Mount Type | Hybrid Equatorial & Alt-Azimuth Mount |
| Tripod Material | Steel |
| Telescope Mounting | V Style |
| Payload | 15kg (for Astrophotography) |
| Mount Head Weight | 7.7kg |
| Pier Tripod Weight | 6.1kg |
| Counterweight Bar Diam. | 18mm |
| Counterweight Bar Length | 162mm + 120mm (extension) |
| Latitude Range | 0° – 90° |
| Azimuth Range | +/- 15° |
| Power Requirement | DC 12~16V – 3A |
| Point Accuracy | up to 5 arc. min. |
| Slewing Speed | up to 3.4°/sec (800X) |
| Guiding Speed | 0.125X, 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X |
| Motors Resolution | approx. 0.25 arc-second (5184000 Counts/Rev.) |
| Encoders Resolution | approx. 4.2 arc-minutes (5144 Counts/Rev.) |
- Hybrid German Equatorial Mount AZ-EQ5
- Steel Tripod
- Integrated Counterweight Bar
- Counterweight Extension Bar
- Plate Saddle for Counterweight Shaft
- Counterweights (2x 3.5kg)
- Polar Scope (South and North Hemispheres)
- SynScan Hand Controller and Cable
- Hand Controller Holder
- Motor Cable (for Connecting the Mount's Motors)
- Power Supply Cord (Lighter Plug)
- User Manual
Peace of Mind Purchase Guarantee
This product is supplied via Sky-Watcher Australia and enjoys the FULL benefits of the 'Genuine Sky-Watcher Australian Warranty'. (You may also be entitled to other consumer warranties as provided by the Australian Consumer Guarantee and these entitlements are not limited by this warranty). In the event that this product should fail please contact our service department or you can speak with Sky-Watcher Australia directly.
We are a FULLY AUTHORISED Australian retailer for Sky-Watcher Australia.
Disclaimer
Due to differing operating costs associated with selling products via different marketplaces, our pricing may vary.
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