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The saxon AZEQ6 GT Pro Mount is a powerful but quiet belt-driven hybrid AZ/EQ mount with a whopping 20kg payload capacity.   Features Hybrid AZ/EQ Mount Belt-Driven Motors 2" Stainless Steel Tripod Legs 20kg Payload Capacity 150mm Counterweight Extension included SynScan Hand Controller with 42,900 celestial object database One, Two, Three Star Alignment Pointing Accuracy Enhancement Feature (PAE) Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) Batch Exposure via Hand Controller Camera Control Function with 2 SNAP Ports Dual Saddle - Accepts Vixen and Losmandy Dovetail Mounting Plates   Compared to their little brother NEQ6, the AZEQ6 offers options of slower slew speeds and guiding speeds for improved tracking accuracy, can mount 2 optical tube assemblies at the same time, and can be used in both Altazimuth AZ mode and Equatorial EQ mount. The saxon AZEQ5 GT Pro Mount has also been recently upgraded with a USB port on the mount for direct PC connection without going through the hand controller.  Computerised via the SynScan V5 Hand Controller, you will have access to SynScan's large celestial objects database of 42,900 which includes the full Messier, NGC and IC Catalogues. It also features a "Unknown Object Identification" capability.  For keen astrophotographers, you will like the built-in autoguider port. Simply attach a guidescope and guide camera via ST4 cable to the mount to get started with autoguiding. Furthermore, the saxon AZ EQ6 GT Pro Mount comes with a dual SNAP ports for remote DSLR shutter release. The SynScan V5 Hand Controller also has specialised "Camera Control" functions to take batch exposures.    The AZEQ6 GT Pro Mount includes a built-in illuminated polar scope suitable for use in both Southern and Northern Hemisphere, a latitude adjuster with micrometer scale, an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster, aluminium setting circles, large manual slow-motion tracking controls, bubble level and height-adjustable 2" stainless steel tripod legs.    Full Specifications Mount Type German Equatorial AZ-EQ6 Pro Mount Tripod Type 2" stainless steel  Counterweight Shaft 2.5cm (diameter), 20.2cm + 15cm extension (length) SynScan Database 42,9000 objects from  Messier, NGC, IC catalogues Motor Resolution 0.14arc sec Guiding Speed 0.125x, 0.25x, 0.50x, 0.75x, 1x Slew Speeds 1.25x, 1.75x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 400x, 500x, 600x, and up to 3.4°/sec (800x) Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Positioning Accuracy Up to 5 arc minute Alignment Options One Star, Two Star, Three Star Autoguider Port Yes PC Compatibility Yes Payload Capacity 20.0kg Power Supply Car battery adapter (included) or 12V~15V DC 2A Mains Supply (sold separately) Mount Head Weight 15.4kg Tripod Head Weight 4.5kg Saddle Type Dual Saddle - Vixen, Losmandy     Recommended Accessories saxon Pier Extension for NEQ6 Pro / AZEQ6 GT Very useful for longer length telescopes that need extra clearance to see something directly overhead.  Skywatcher Polar Scope for EQ5/NEQ6/AZEQ6 Replacement Polar Scope if required.      Saxon - High Quality Optics The Saxon brand commits to quality and research. The company develops a range of binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and accessories with the understanding of its user’s priorities and needs. Saxon has built each product around the knowledge that everyone’s viewing requirements are different, proven through each precise and well though out product line. Browse a range of Saxon optical products and you'll find that every glass has been designed to help every viewer see only the best in every situation. Product Code: SAX-612046