Optimize your astronomical pursuits with the Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pro Mount Head. Experience precision and stability like never before as you explore the cosmos. This professional-grade equatorial mount head ensures smooth tracking and exceptional performance for your telescope, making it the perfect companion for capturing breathtaking celestial moments. Elevate your stargazing adventures with the EQ8-R Pro and unlock the wonders of the universe with confidence.

110-pound (50 kg) Payload

All-metal precision internal construction makes this mount extremely strong and stable. The EQ8-R is a perfect fit for even the largest OTAs Sky-Watcher has to offer and is designed to thrive in your permanent or semi-permanent personal observatory.

Belt-drive On Both Axes

Streamlined design and improved motor positioning allows for dual belt drives providing minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error, which means smoother, more accurate tracking.

Integrated Cable Management System

An integrated thru-mount cabling system contributes to the overall sleekness and efficiency while the internal USB hub, power, and serial ports eliminate cable drag and reduces the worry of cable snags.

Pier Tripod NOT included

Building on the legacy of Sky-Watcher’s popular EQ8 mount, the EQ8-R introduces a variety of upgrades and enhancements that make observatory-class astrophotography easier than ever. Upgrades include a more streamlined design with balanced motor positioning, a sleek thru-mount cable management system and repositioned power hub with a more ergonomic feel to your setup and workflow. Also included are a powered USB 3.0 hub extension, an internal USB hub, larger saddle knobs for ease of use in cold weather, homing sensors to keep your mount oriented, physical hard stop to prevent cable snap, larger locking levers for ease of use, thread-on aircraft power connector for a secure connection, PC direct control, PPEC training for tack sharp images, and more!

Whisper-quiet dual belt drives greatly reduce periodic error while providing enhanced tracking and guiding. Gears measuring over eight inches in diameter help handle large payloads and provide smooth tracking. The fully realized cable management system eliminates cable drag and makes remote setups ridiculously convenient.

For users already familiar with previous Sky-Watcher mounts, the EQ8-R is a substantial upgrade, but with familiar features that will help dampen the learning curve. This is an observatory-class mount designed to be controlled PC Direct or even completely remote and yet, the EQ8-R can still be run by the tried-and-true SynScan V5 hand controller with a 42,000+ object database. Two large carrying handles make set up and takedown less awkward. Other features include a super sturdy adjustable portable pier tripod, D-style dovetail saddle, two 22-pound counterweights, DC power cord, and built-in USB PC control.

Specifications

Mount Type	High-capacity motorized equatorial (EQ)
GoTo	Yes
Payload Capacity (lbs)	110
Mount Head Height (head by itself)	19.5"
Mount Head Weight (lbs)	56.8"
Mounting Saddle Type	D-style
Power Type	DC11~16V, 3 amp
Cable management	Four USB 3.0 ports, Three 2.1mm power ports, Three serial connections
Polar Scope	Sold seperately
Latitude Range (degrees)	10° to 65°
Computer/Drive System Info
Object Database	Complete Messier, NGC, IC and SAO catalogs, 25 user defined objects, total 42,900 objects
Controller	SynScan hand controller, flash upgradeable, or PC direct
Alignment Procedures	One-, two- and three-star alignment
Slew Speeds	1000x, 800x, 600x, 400x, 200x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 2x, 1x
WiFi	Optional WiFi dongle
GPS	Optional SynScan GPS sold seperately
PC Direct Connect Port	Yes
Included Weights	22lbs (two)
Motor Type	0.9° hybrid stepper motor
Drive System	Belt

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Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pro Mount Head Only with Counterweights

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