Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 GoTo SyncScan Equatorial Mount

Take your astrophotography and videography to new heights with the Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 GoTo SyncScan Equatorial Mount. Engineered for optimal stability and pointing accuracy, this hybrid mount is designed to support a wide range of professional photo and video equipment. Its alt-azimuth capability makes it ideal for general use, while its equatorial capability caters to the specific needs of astrophotography. The AZ-EQ5 also features a dual-OTA mode, making it a perfect choice for outreach programs. Despite its robust capabilities, this mount is incredibly portable, weighing in at just 33 pounds, making it an excellent field mount for on-the-go photographers and videographers.

Equipped with a SynScan handset featuring dual AZ/EQ firmware, the AZ-EQ5 can automatically locate and track over 42, 900 celestial objects from its extensive database. This feature-rich mount also boasts a German Equatorial/Alt-Az/dual OTA mode and a permanent periodic error correction (PPEC) that can be trained with an autoguider or PC. The belt drive ensures a super smooth PE curve, low backlash, and silent slewing, with a native periodic error of just +/- 5 arc seconds. The mount also includes dual shutter release control for batch exposures of astrophotography, a high-torque, high-accuracy motor controller, and two V-style saddles for mounting dual OTAs.

For secure and reliable power supply connections, the AZ-EQ5 features secure-fit connectors. Polar alignment is made easy with an optional polarscope. The primary axis encoder keeps track of the mount's position, allowing users to adjust the mount at any time without worrying about losing alignment. Additional features include a counterweight extension bar, a retractable counterweight bar, and two 7.5 pound counterweights. With the Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 GoTo SyncScan Equatorial Mount, you'll have everything you need to capture the cosmos in stunning detail.