Upgrade your astrophotography and observation capabilities with the Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro Mount Head. This high-precision equatorial mount head is designed for advanced astronomers and astrophotographers seeking exceptional tracking accuracy and stability. The CQ350 Pro Mount Head offers a maximum payload capacity of XX pounds, allowing you to easily accommodate a variety of telescopes and camera setups. The mount head comes with a set of counterweights included, ensuring proper balance for smooth and precise tracking. With its robust construction, advanced tracking technology, and precise control, the Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro Mount Head empowers you to capture stunning images of the night sky and explore the wonders of the universe like never before.

Massive 77-pound payload capacity supports large OTAs plus guiders, filters, cameras, and more
Observatory class equatorial GoTo mount with built-in USB PC control
Belt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error while remaining whisper quiet
Stepper motors have no internal gear box, further reducing backlash
SNAP port eliminates the need for remote shutter release cable
Autoguide port compatible with most of today’s best autoguiders
D/V saddle plate to handle a wide variety of OTAs
Optional illuminated polar scope
42,000+ object data base Heavy duty steel tripod for rock-solid performance
DC power cord included
Two 22-pound counterweights
Sidereal, solar and lunar tracking modes

Sky-Watcher’s all-new CQ350 is a fully-GoTo equatorial platform entering their mount lineup right between the flagship EQ8-R Pro and EQ6-R Pro mounts (already favorites among world-class imagers and serious-minded newbies), filling the payload gap to satisfy the discerning astrophotographer’s endless pursuit of a supremely dialed-in, observatory-class setup.

Available as mount head only and mount head with tripod kit options, the CQ350 boasts a hefty 77-pound/35 kg payload capacity capable of supporting Sky-Watcher’s largest OTAs -- including the Esprit 150ED Triplet Refractor and the massive Quattro 250P Imaging Newtonian with ease, with room to spare for accessories, guidescopes, and imaging equipment.

Sky-Watcher’s CQ350 is also packed with well-positioned electrical options to manage cables, power, computer connection, imaging accessories, and more. A convenient 4x USB Out port hub sits adjacent to three 2.1mm central positive power out ports, plus three Out AUX ports, three In AUX ports, PC connect USB-to-serial port, USB Type B In port, SNAP port, one power input port, hand controller port, autoguider port, and a 12V DC power aircraft cable port for secure power connection to the mount.

Other special features of the CQ350 include a high-precision, 0.9° hybrid stepper motor, spring loaded worm gears, synchronous wheel and belt drive modes, locking RA and Dec clutches, an oversized latitude knob for use with cold weather gloves on, a D-/V-style dovetail mounting platform, and optional external polar scope. The CQ350 mount head is also compatible with the EQ8-R tripod.

One of the world’s leading consumer telescope and mount manufacturers, Sky-Watcher is continually improving on its past innovations to bring to market precision instruments that discerning astronomy enthusiasts of every skill level desire. With other features including hard stops, auto-home functionality, batch exposures function, the V5 SynScan hand controller’s 42,000+ GoTo database, 2x 22-pound counterweights and beefy counterweight bar, plus included SNAP and power cables, the CQ350 packs heavy-duty form with heavy-duty function for a heavy-duty foundation.

Designed to be a serious contender for up-and-coming imagers as well as seasoned aces looking to build atop a supremely solid performance platform, the CQ350 is an observatory-class powerhouse that is still portable enough for field use, awaiting the master craftsman to coax down the beauty of the night sky.

Specifications

SKU	S30820
UPC	050234308205
General Mount Info
Mount Type	Equatorial
Payload Capacity (lbs)	77
Mount head size	434mm x 176mm x 323mm
Mount head weight (lbs)	33
Mounting Saddle type	D/V-style
Counterweight bar?	Yes
Counterweight bar retractable?	No
Counterweight bar length and diameter	15" x 31.5mm
Type of motor	Stepper
Drive type	Belt
Spring Loaded Worms	Yes
RA gear size	155mm
Polar Scope	Optional
Tracking Modes	Sideral, Solar, Lunar
Latitude Range (degrees)	10° to 70°
Computer/Drive System Info
GoTo	Yes
Hand controller port	Yes (RJ-45, 8pin)
Guide Port?	Yes (RJ-12, 6pin)
SNAP Port?	Yes (2.1mm)
PC connect USB port?	Yes (USB-B)
Cable management?	Yes
USBs (how many and type)	4x USB ports
Power ports (how many and type)	3x 2.1mm central positive (DC 6v to 24v 5amp)
AUX ports (how many and type)	RJ-10, RJ-12, RJ-45
Built-in GPS?	No
Built-in WiFi?	No
Hand controller?	Yes
Hand controller cable used	Yes
GoTo Database	42,000+ objects
Power requirements?	DC11~16v
Internal Battery Pack	No
Mount power port size and style	2.1mm female
Included Accessories
Counter Weight	2x 22 pound (9.9kg)
Polarscope	No
Tripod	No
Power cable?	Yes
SNAP cable?	Yes
Hand controller holder?	No
Manual	Yes
Case	No
Case measurements	No
Shipping Weight (head box)	53 pounds (24kg)
Shipping Dimensions (head box)	21.5"x19"x13.5"

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Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro Mount Head Only with Counterweights

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