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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 Mount Type German Equatorial HEQ5 Pro Mount Tripod Type 1.75" stainless steel  Counterweight Shaft 1.8cm (diameter), 21.5cm (length), retractable SynScan Database 42,9000 objects from  Messier, NGC, IC catalogues Motor Resolution 0.144arc sec Guiding Speed 0.25x, 0.50x, 0.75x, 1x Slew Speeds 2x, 8x, 18x, 32x, 64x, 400x, 500x, 600x, and up to 3.4°/sec (800x) Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Positioning Accuracy Up to 1 arc minute Alignment Options One Star, Two Star, Three Star Autoguider Port Yes PC Compatibility Yes Payload Capacity 13.7kg Power Supply Car battery adapter (included) or 12V~15V DC 3A Mains Supply (sold separately) Mount Head Weight 10kg Tripod Head Weight 5kg Saddle Type Dual Saddle - Vixen, Losmandy     Recommended Accessories saxon 12V 5A Australia AC Power Adapter Delivers a constant power supply to your computerised mount to keep it functioning optimally.  Skywatcher Case for HEQ5 Protect your HEQ5 Mount body in this heavy-duty aluminium carry case with styrofoam cut-outs.     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 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-613008