
Saxon NEQ6 Pro GOTO Mount with Steel Tripod
The Saxon NEQ6 Pro Mount with Steel Tripod offers 20kg payload capacity, precise 1 arc-minute tracking, and multiple alignment options. Perfect for astrographs and serious astronomy, with autoguiding and adjustable features.
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The Saxon NEQ6 Pro Mount with Steel Tripod has been newly revamped to accept both narrow Vixen-style and wider Losmandy style dovetail mounting plates. With a payload capacity of 20kg, the saxon NEQ6 Pro Mount with Steel Tripod can withstand larger-sized astrographs. For keen astrographers or serious observers, the saxon NEQ6 Pro Mount with Steel Tripod offers three alignment options: One Star, Two Star, or Three Star, a precise positioning accuracy of up to 1 arc minute and periodic error correction. With the autoguiding port, you can attach a guidescope and guide camera to further improve your tracking.
The mount also includes a built-in holder for polar scope (polar scope sold separately), a latitude adjuster with micrometer scale, an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster, aluminium setting circles, large manual slow-motion tracking controls, bubble level and 2" height-adjustable stainless steel tripod legs.
Full Specifications
Computerised Mount |
Mount Type | German Equatorial NEQ6 Pro Mount |
Tripod | 2" stainless steel |
Counterweight shaft | 1.8cm (diameter), 28.5cm (length), retractable |
Instrument Load Capacity | 20 kg |
Mount Head Weight | 16kg |
Tripod Weight | 4.5kg |
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. min. |
Motors Resolution | 0.144arc sec |
Encoders Resolution | approx. 3.4 arc-minutes (6356 Counts/Rev.) |
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 |
SynScan Database | 42,9000 objects from Messier, NGC, IC catalogues |
Power Consumption | Car battery adapter (included) or 12V~15V DC 2A Mains Supply (sold separately) |
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Drive Type | GO-TO |
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Dovetail Type | Dual Saddle - Fits Vixen & Losmandy |
Warranty Information | 3 Years |