{"product_id":"skyk-watcher-heq5-r-mount-s30450","title":"Sky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro GoTo Mount (S30450)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro GoTo Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAC Adapter NOT INCLUDED, if you want one, here is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/sky-watcher-ac-dc-power-adapter-s30105?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=333d72860\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethe AC\/DC power adapter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll metal gears on both axes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlewing speed up to 3.4°\/sec (800x).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatitude adjustment screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto Guider Interface for astrophotography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuiding speed selectable from 0.25x, 0.50x, 0.75x or 1x.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObject database containing complete Messier, NGC and IC catalogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePC compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgradeable hand control via internet download.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePowerful, Compact, Precise\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e66-Pounds Fully Assembled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe HEQ5-R’s light weight – along with its 33-pound payload capacity – makes it the ideal travelling companion for any astronomer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For All Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision tracking, no external motor cables, all-metal bearings and belt drive means the HEQ5-R is the perfect platform for the beginning to the advanced astronomer, visual or astrophotographic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynScan Computerized Hand Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an internal database of over 42,000 astronomical objects, the SynScan controller provides hours of effortless navigation of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Capture_d_ecran_2026-04-07_131140.png?v=1775582330\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-axis belt drives deliver whisper-quiet, extremely accurate movement for both axes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Capture_d_ecran_2026-04-07_131153_1024x1024.png?v=1775582391\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll internal motor cables prevent snagging and make remot observing more reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Capture_d_ecran_2026-04-07_131207_1024x1024.png?v=1775582439\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWi-Fi provides untethered control of mount functions and access to all of the SynScan Pro app features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher SynScan mounts have been designed for use by novices and experts alike. These mounts provide extremely high precision tracking and have built-in autoguider ports. Even the most demanding experts will be impressed by the capability of these mounts for astrophotography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor novices the user-friendly menu allows automatic slewing to 42,900+ objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The SynScan hand controller also has the ability to connect to a computer via a USB cable. 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-R Pro mounts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHEQ5-R Pro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS30450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e810098970907\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotorized equatorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable height, steel tripod legs, accessory tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–12.6V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC servo, stepper motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000x, 800x, 600x, 400x, 200x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 2x, 1x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidereal, Lunar, Solar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Axis Tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlignment Procedures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-, two- and three-star alignment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputer Hand Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynScan hand controller, flash upgradeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDatabase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete Messier, NGC, IC and SAO catalogs, 25 user defined objects, total 42,900 objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD\/V-style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount weight (pounds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66 (fully loaded with two 11-pound counterweights)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePayload capacity (pounds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSky-Watcher HEQ5 Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable 1.75\" Rolled Steel Tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynScan GoTo w\/ 42,900+ object database\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Tray Accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-Style Dovetail Saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynScan V5 Hand Controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V DC Power Cord with Cigarette Lighter Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 11 lb. Counterweights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC Adapter NOT INCLUDED, if you want one, here is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/sky-watcher-ac-dc-power-adapter-s30105?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=333d72860\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethe AC\/DC power adapter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Manuals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48758844031205,"sku":"SW-S30450","price":2360.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/0655260_skywatcher-aquatoriale-montierung-heq5-r-pro-synscan-sky-20894.jpg?v=1777043911","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/skyk-watcher-heq5-r-mount-s30450","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}