Sky-Watcher SynScan mounts have been designed for use by novices and experts alike. The Sky-Watcher extension tube extends the height of EQ5/HEQ5/AZ-EQ5 mounts by about 16" so is a popular choice with owners of long-tube refractor telescopes as it places the eyepiece at a more comfortable height and prevents the telescope hitting a tripod leg. but finds the EQ6 Pro mount too physically demanding. No problem with delivery abroad. Counterweights & Shafts 18 products Equatorial Mounts often require extra counterweights to balance your telescope, camera and other accessories. For novice users the user-friendly menu allows automatic slewing to 42900+ objects. Note: This might fit HEQ5 mounts but only newer ones, please check the diameter and thread dimensions above to see if it matches your mount. Sky-Watcher - The worlds largest telescope manufacturer. Once the connection has been established between the computer and SynScan Hand Control, many commercially available planetarium software programs can be used to control the HEQ5 PRO Mounts, They also come with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate. First Light Optics LtdUnit 7 Budlake UnitsBudlake RoadMarsh Barton Trading EstateExeter, DevonEX2 8PY, Company No. It is specially designed for observers who need the steadiness of the EQ6 Pro. It is specially designed for observers who need the steadiness of the EQ6 Pro mount but finds the EQ6 Pro mount too physically demanding. Sky-Watcher Global Check the diameter of your existing shaft and if it's 18mm and the thread on the end is M12 then it should work. Enables you to balance telescopes up to 10" on an EQ6 mount without excessive counterbalance weight. The SynScan Hand Control also has the ability to connect to a computer via. Power Supply: 11 to 15 V DC 2Amp (Tip positive), Total weight: 15kgs (without counterweights), Mount Weight (without counterweight): 10Kgs, Counterweight Shaft Material: Stainless Steel. 907 2895 01, First Light Optics Ltd All rights reserved © 2020, We use cookies on this website. The polished shaft screws onto the existing counterweight shaft extending it's length 18.5 cm (7.3"). Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. M12 thread. This heavy-duty HEQ5 Pro mount is a smaller version of the sturdy EQ6 Pro mount. cable. For more about how we use cookies, please see our, Counterweight Bar Extension for Sky-Watcher NEQ6, iOptron Counterweight Extension Bar for CEM25/ZEQ25, iOptron Counterweight Extension Bar for iEQ45/CEM60, Rowan Astronomy Sky-Watcher EQ6 / NEQ6 / NEQ6 Pro Bearing Ring Retainer Removal Tool, Rowan Astronomy Sky-Watcher EQ6 / NEQ6 / NEQ6 Pro Spare Belt, Rowan Astronomy Zero Backlash Worm Mount for Sky-Watcher NEQ6, Sky-Watcher EQ6 Extension Tube for NEQ6 / EQ6-R / AZ-EQ6, Sky-Watcher Extension Tube for EQ5 / HEQ5 / AZ-EQ5, Sky-Watcher NEQ6 PRO Go-To Astronomy Mount, Sky-Watcher Polarscope for EQ3-2 & EQ5 EQ5 & EQ6/NEQ6, Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Counterweight Kit. Home  >  Mounts / Motors  >  Mount Accessories  >  Sky-watcher Mount Accessories, Model:  sw_neq6_cweight_ext_20858Part Number:  20858. These mounts provide extremely high precision tracking and have built in, ports. Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven. 25% therefore with your x2 5Kg weights this gives you the equivalent of an extra 2.5Kg of counter weight without having to add any weight and potentially … Easily sorted after a helpful email response. Note: This will not fit the earlier Sky-Watcher 'EQ6' counterweight shaft. Having brought all my equipment to a dark sky site in France, I realised I'd left the extension bar behind. Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation. Hi Guys, I needed a small extension bar for my HEQ5, so I came up with this idea and had one of these made, very easy to fit, just screw onto the end of your existing counter weight bar, I worked out that it gives you a gain of approx. The extension is 18mm in diameter with an M12 thread. 5892293VAT No. Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing … The extension tube is installed between the top of the tripod and the mount head. It won't fit older HEQ5 mounts but will fit some newer models. Copyright © 2011- 2018 Pacific Telescope Corp. All rights reserved.