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Saxon HEQ5 Pro GOTO Mount with Steel Tripod Dual Saddle
The Saxon HEQ5 Pro Mount offers 13.7kg payload capacity, advanced tracking, and dual saddle compatibility for astrophotography. Features include SynScan hand controller, autoguiding port, and height adjustable stainless steel tripod legs.
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The Saxon HEQ5 Pro Mount with Steel Tripod is an impressive mount, boasting a 13.7kg payload capacity, for the large telescopes optimised for astrophotography and serious exploring. This new version of the saxon HEQ5 Pro Mount comes equipped with a dual saddle, suitable for mounting both narrow Vixen-style dovetails and wider Losmandy-style dovetails.
Features
- German Equatorial HEQ5 Pro Mount
- 1.75" Stainless Steel Tripod Legs
- Payload Capacity of 13.7kg
- Retractable counterweight shalf
- 1.8 degree step angle and 64 micro steps driven
- SynScan Hand Controller with 42,900 celestial object database
- One, Two and Three Star alignment
- Includes: 2x 5.1kg counter weights
- Pointing Accuracy Enhancement feature (PAE)
- Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
The saxon HEQ5 Pro GOTO Mount with Steel Tripod is a stepper driven German Equatorial HEQ5 mount. Recording a positioning accuracy up to 1 arc minute and Periodic error correction, the saxon HEQ5 Pro Mount is able to track objects accurately for visual and astrophotography use. The saxon HEQ5 Pro GOTO Mount also includes a built-in illuminated polar scope for aligning to Sigma Octans in the Southern Hemisphere, a latitude adjuster with micrometer scale, an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster, aluminium setting circles, large manual slow-motion tracking controls, a bubble level and height-adjustable stainless steel tripod legs. For even greater accuracy, the autoguiding port on the HEQ5 Mount will enable you to connect a guide camera for autoguiding.
With the included SynScan V5 Hand Controller, you can identify and track up to 42,9000 celestial objects from the complete Messier, NGC and IC Catalogues. If you're unsure about objects, the SynScan hand controller also has the "Unknown Object Identification" feature.
Offering a 13.7kg payload for medium sized astrographs.
Full Specifications
| Computerised Mount |
| Mount Type | German Equatorial HEQ5 Pro Mount |
| Tripod | 1.75" stainless steel |
| Counterweight shaft | 1.8cm (diameter), 21.5cm (length), retractable |
| Instrument Load Capacity | 13.7kg |
| Mount Head Weight | 10kg |
| Tripod Weight | 5kg |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Slew Speeds | 8 Slew Speds (Max Speed 3.4° / Second) |
| Guiding Speeds | 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X |
| Pointing Accuracy | Up to 1 arc minute |
| Motors Resolution | 0.144arc sec |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | EQ North, EQ South |
| Dovetail Compatibility | Dual Saddle Plates (Vixen and Losmandy Saddle) |
| Autoguide Port | Yes |
| Motor Drive | DC Servo |
| Alignment Procedures | One Star, Two Star, Three Star |
| Periodic Error Correction | Yes |
| SynScan Database | 42,9000 objects from Messier, NGC, IC catalogues |
| Power Consumption | Car battery adapter (included) or 12V~15V DC 3A Mains Supply (sold separately |
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The saxon HEQ5 Pro GOTO Mount with Steel Tripod comes with a 3 Year Warranty.
About 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 thought 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: 613008
| Motor Drive | No |
|---|---|
| Dovetail Type | Dual Saddle - Fits Vixen & Losmandy |
| Tracking Modes | EQ North, EQ South |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar, Lunar |
| Database | SynScan |
| Autoguide Port | Yes |
| Electronic Hand Control | No |
| Tripod Material | Steel |
| Power Requirements | 12V DC 3A |
| Warranty Information | 3 Years |
Q1. What is the saxon HEQ5 Pro GOTO Mount designed for?
The saxon HEQ5 Pro is a computerised equatorial mount built for accurate tracking, visual astronomy and serious astrophotography. It’s ideal for deep-sky imaging and long-exposure setups.
Q2. Is the HEQ5 Pro good for astrophotography in Australia?
Yes. The HEQ5 Pro is considered one of the best mid-range equatorial mounts for astrophotography in Australia due to its stable tracking, solid payload capacity and reliable GOTO accuracy.
Q3. What is the payload capacity of the HEQ5 Pro?
The mount supports up to 13–14 kg, making it suitable for popular imaging telescopes such as 80–120mm refractors, small Newtonians and SCTs used in deep-sky astrophotography.
Q4. What telescopes are compatible with the dual saddle?
The dual saddle accepts both Vixen-style and Losmandy-style dovetail bars, giving you flexibility across a wide range of saxon, Sky-Watcher, Celestron and third-party telescopes.
Q5. Does the HEQ5 Pro include a steel tripod?
Yes. The upgraded steel tripod provides extra rigidity and vibration control, improving tracking performance during long-exposure imaging.
Q6. How accurate is the GOTO system?
Using the SynScan handset, the HEQ5 Pro offers accurate object locating and smooth tracking for planets, galaxies and nebulae—essential for astrophotography and polar alignment workflows.
Q7. Can I use the HEQ5 Pro with guiding software?
Absolutely. The mount supports autoguiding through standard ST-4 ports and works seamlessly with ASIAIR, PHD2, NINA, and popular astrophotography setups.
Q8. Is the mount suitable for beginners?
Yes. While designed for intermediate and advanced imagers, beginners will find the SynScan GOTO system easy to learn, especially when paired with features like guided polar alignment.
Q9. Can I operate the HEQ5 Pro using a computer or tablet?
Yes. With the appropriate adapters, the mount can be controlled via a PC, ASCOM drivers, or Wi-Fi modules for wireless control through apps like SynScan Pro or ASIAIR.
Q10. How portable is the saxon HEQ5 Pro system?
The HEQ5 Pro offers a strong balance between stability and portability. It is compact enough for travel to dark-sky sites in Australia while still providing excellent imaging performance.
