Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 goto mount & tripod in excellent condition. Purchased in April 2022 but due to long periods of bad weather it hasn't really seen much use & I have now upgraded. Would prefer pick up but can arrange delivery at buyers expense.
Handles ~15kg in EQ mode & 2 x 15kg in Alt-AZ. Comes with all original cables, hand controller, counterweights, etc.
Note: This is the version with the standard tripod, not the pier extension type.
- Mount Type: EQ/Alt-AZ Dual Mode Go-To
- Payload 15kg (for Astrophotography)
- Accessory Tray: Yes
- Motor Drive: Built-in 1.8° Hybrid Stepper Motor
- Hand Control: Version 4 Go-to SynScan
- Tripod Height: 185-121cm
- Tripod Weight: 5.6 kg
- Mount Head Weight: 7.7kg
- Counterweights: 3.5kg x 2
- Counterweight Bar Diam: 18mm
- Counterweight Bar Length: 162mm + 120mm (extension)
- Latitude Range: 28° – 90°
- Azimuth Range: +/- 15°
- Power Requirement: DC 12~16V – 3A
- Pointing Accuracy: up to 5 arc. min.
- Slewing Speed: up to 3.4°/sec (800X)
- Guiding Speed: 0.125X, 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X
- Motors Resolution: approx. 0.25 arc-second (5184000 Counts/Rev.)
- Encoders Resolution: approx. 4.2 arc-minutes (5144 Counts/Rev.)
$1750 o.n.o plus delivery if required.
Cheers,
Mark