Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 Mount (SynScan HC)

Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 Mount (SynScan HC)
( Sky-Watcher SWAZEQ5)

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• AZ-EQ5 Mount
• SynScan HC
• Pier Tripod
• Dual Mode (AZ/EQ)

Overview

The Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 Mount with SynScan Hand Controller is a versatile and reliable solution for amateur and intermediate astronomers. Designed to support mid-range telescope optical tube assemblies (OTAs), this mount operates in both Alt-Azimuth (AZ) and Equatorial (EQ) configurations, allowing users to choose the mode that best suits their observing or imaging needs. The mount features a sturdy pier tripod that elevates the telescope, enabling polar alignment at a wide range of latitudes for precise tracking. The included SynScan hand controller provides access to a large celestial database, Go-To functionality, and easy object location, enhancing the stargazing experience.

Key Features:

Dual AZ/EQ Functionality
The Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 SynScan GoTo mount can operate as an Alt-Azimuth or Equatorial mount, offering flexible observing and imaging options for a variety of telescopes.

Smooth Motorized Tracking
Equipped with hybrid stepper motor drives on both axes, the mount provides smooth slewing up to 4.2°/sec and precise tracking for astrophotography.

Autoguiding & DSLR Control
Supports standard ST-4 style autoguider input and DSLR shutter control for long-exposure imaging and advanced astrophotography functionality.

Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
The mount stores PEC training data permanently, allowing users to improve tracking performance without retraining, supporting both manual and auto-guiding for accurate long-exposure imaging.

Extensive Celestial Database
Includes SynScan handset with dual AZ/EQ firmware, capable of automatically locating and tracking 42,900+ celestial objects for convenient navigation across the night sky.

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!

• 1 x Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 Mount (SynScan HC)