Sky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro Equatorial Mount with Tripod Kit

• Take your visual astronomy and astrophotography setup to the next level with the Sky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro GoTo Equatorial Mount, a powerful mid-range platform built for precision, stability, and portability.
• Designed with a 33-pound payload capacity, this mount is ideal for supporting a wide range of optical tubes, imaging accessories, and balanced astroimaging rigs.
• The dual-axis belt drive system delivers smooth, quiet, and accurate tracking, helping reduce backlash and vibration during long-exposure astrophotography.
• Built-in SynScan GoTo technology gives you access to a massive 42,900+ object database, including Messier, NGC, and IC catalog targets.
• Integrated Wi-Fi control allows untethered operation through the SynScan Pro app, giving modern astronomers a cleaner and more flexible observing experience.
• Internal motor cable management helps prevent cable snagging, making the HEQ5-R Pro a reliable choice for remote observing and imaging sessions.
• The sturdy 1.75-inch rolled steel tripod provides a solid foundation while remaining manageable for travel, field sessions, and backyard astronomy.
• A D/V-style dovetail saddle offers broad compatibility with both Losmandy-style and Vixen-style mounting plates.
• Selectable tracking modes for sidereal, solar, and lunar observing make this mount ready for planets, deep-sky objects, the Moon, and more.
• With its compact footprint, rock-solid performance, and advanced GoTo functionality, the HEQ5-R Pro is a serious mount for beginners growing into astrophotography and experienced users building a portable imaging rig.

Specifications

• SKU: S30450
• UPC: 810098970907
• Mount Type: Equatorial
• Payload Capacity: 33 lb
• Mount Head Weight: 26 lb
• Tripod Weight: 13 lb
• Fully Assembled Weight: Approximately 66 lb
• Tripod Leg Diameter: 1.75 in
• Tripod Height: 33 in retracted / 45.5 in extended
• Tripod Spread: 39.5 in retracted / 53 in extended
• Folded Tripod Length: 38.25 in
• Mounting Saddle: D/V-style dovetail saddle
• Motor Type: Stepper motors
• Drive Type: Belt drive
• RA Gear Size: 74 mm
• Slewing Speed: Up to 3.4°/sec, 800x
• Tracking Modes: Sidereal, Solar, Lunar
• Latitude Range: 5° to 72°
• GoTo System: Yes
• GoTo Database: 42,900+ objects
• Built-In Wi-Fi: Yes
• PC Connectivity: USB-B 2.0
• Guide Port: RJ-12, 6-pin / ST-4 compatible
• Hand Controller Port: RJ-45, 8-pin
• Power Ports: 2.1 mm female, 1.5A minimum, quantity 2
• Power Requirement: DC 9V to 12.6V
• Counterweights: Two 11 lb counterweights
• Counterweight Bar: 11.25 in x 20 mm
• Counterweight Bar Extension: 7.25 in
• Shipping Weight, Mount Head Box: 33.7 lb
• Shipping Dimensions, Mount Head Box: 52 in x 10.2 in x 10.2 in
• Shipping Weight, Tripod Box: 43.4 lb

What's in the box?

• Sky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro equatorial mount head
• Adjustable 1.75-inch rolled steel tripod
• SynScan V5 hand controller
• Hand controller cable
• Hand controller holder
• Two 11 lb counterweights
• Counterweight bar
• 7.25-inch counterweight bar extension
• Metal accessory tray
• DC power cord
• Polarscope illuminator
• Built-in Wi-Fi module
• User manual

Software and Docs

• SynScan V5 Hand Controller: Included for direct GoTo alignment, slewing, tracking, and object selection.
• SynScan Pro App Compatibility: Built-in Wi-Fi allows wireless mount control through the SynScan Pro app.
• PC Control: USB-B 2.0 connection supports computer-based mount control with compatible software and drivers.
• Upgradeable Hand Controller: Firmware can be updated through internet downloads.
• Manual Included: Setup and operating documentation included in the kit.