Skywatcher

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The Skywatcher AZ-EQ6 GT GoTO Mount and Tripod gives you the best of both worlds. Being a dual function mount, the Skywatcher AZEQ6 GT Mount and Tripod not only features the well reputated NEQ6 Equatorial Mount where it's excellent for both visual and photographic use, but also enhances other features a GoTo Altazimuth mount offers. The hybrid mount promises to become a favourite among intermediate to experienced observer and astrophotographers.   Features - German Equatorial / Alt-Azimuth Hybrid Dual Mode - Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC). PPEC can be trained with Autoguider or PC - Belt Driven with a Super Smooth PE Curve. Low Backlash & Silent Slewing - Shutter Release Control for Batch Exposures of Astrophotography - New Motor Controller with Higher Torque and Accuracy - Two Dual-Fit (45mm/75mm) Saddles to Mount Two Telescopes - Improved Reliable Power Supply Outlet - Polar-Alignment with Polar Scope or the SynScan Hand Controller's Polar Alignment Routine - Primary Axis Encoder Tracks the Mount’s Position. Users can push the mount at any time without worrying about losing the mount’s alignment   The Skywatcher AZ-EQ6’s dual-width dovetail saddle accommodates both narrow (Vixen-style) and wide (Losmandy-style) dovetail attachment plates. Along with its sturdy steel-legged tripod, the mount also includes a second dovetail saddle for dual-telescope Altazimuth operations, illuminated polar axis scope with adjustable brightness, two 5.1kg counterweights, RS-232 communication cable, and 12-volt DC power cable with a secure threaded connector. The hand control (SynScan) features an excellent patented dual-encoder technology. This technology allows the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without the mount losing its positional information which gives a lot of freedom and convenience for users.   Full Specifications Computerised Mount Mount Type Computerised Hybrid Altazimuth German Equatorial Mount Tripod Steel Counterweight 25mm Diameter, 202mm + 150mm Instrument Load Capacity 20 kg Latitude Adjustment Range 10° to 70° Azimuth Range +/- 9° Mount Head Weight 15.4kg Tripod Weight 4.5kg Accessory Tray Yes Slew Speeds 10 Slew Speds (Max Speed 3.4° / Second) Guiding Speeds 0.125X, 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X Pointing Accuracy up to 5 arc. min. Motors Resolution approx. 0.14 arc-second (9216000 Counts/Rev) Encoders Resolution approx. 3.4 arc-minutes (6356 Counts/Rev.) Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Tracking Modes EQ North, EQ South, AZ Dovetail Compatibility Dual Saddle Plates (Vixen and Losmandy Saddle) Autoguide Port Yes Motor Drive DC Hybrid Stepper motors Alignment Procedures One Star, Two Star, Three Star or Brightest Star Periodic Error Correction Yes SynScan Database 42,9000 objects from  Messier, Caldwell, NGC, IC, Double Stars, Named Stars, Variable Stars and SAO catalogues Power Consumption Car battery adapter (included) or 12V~16V DC 4A Mains Supply (sold separately)   The Skywatcher AZEQ6 GT Mount and Tripod comes with a 5 Year Warranty.   Recommended Accessories Skywatcher Polar Scope for EQ5/NEQ6/AZEQ6 Improve your polar alignment with a polar scope!    About Sky-Watcher Skywatcher make telescopes with the intention of bringing the treasures of the sky within reach of anyone curious enough to look up and wonder. The company has been making telescopes since 1980. Skywatcher Telescopes optics are of the highest quality, and any telescope is available for a wide range of observing applications, from 50mm spotting scopes right up to 150mm (6") refractors, 200mm (8") reflectors, and 250mm (10") Dobsonians. Product Code: SWAZEQ6GT