Skywatcher Mount EQ3 Pro SynScan GoTo
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONThe NEQ-3 Pro GoTo mount:
This mount is a further development of the EQ-3 Pro in a white design. It provides a solid platform for most medium-sized telescopes and is excellent for exploring the night sky. The polar elevation at the observing site can be set using the fine scale provided and adjusted perfectly by using two screws. A polar finder can be retrofitted. Fully equipped with motors in both axes and a SynScan hand control box to give you a complete GoTo mount: the NEQ-3 is suitable not only for visual observing, but also for getting started in astrophotography. With a little practice, you will soon be able to produce successful images of galaxies and nebulae.
Included with the mount:
NEQ-3 Pro GoTo mount
SynScan hand control box
suitable counterweights
aluminium tripod
additional brace with eyepiece rack
Caution: A mains power adapter is not provided!
Our expert comment:
Skywatcher is changing the interface on the newest version of the EQ-6 mount. You can find out here which EQMOD cable you require depending on which version of EQ-6 you have. If your mount has a DB9 interface (also known as a serial port, as found on older computers), these are the suitable EQMOD cables:
If you purchased your EQ-6 recently and it has the new interface panel (along with an RJ-45 male connector, similar to the EQ-6-R or the AZ-EQ-6), the cables listed below should fit this new version of the EQ-6. However, we are still gathering information to confirm this (updated end of October 2022):
If your mount already has a USB interface on the panel, you do not need an additional cable. Simply identify the COM port using the device manager and set the baud rate to 115200. If you are in doubt, send us a picture of your mount's interface panel by email.
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity
Designation EQ3 Pro SynScan
Max. additional load capacity (kg)
5
Motor speeds 0.25x 0.50x 0.75, 1
Counterweight(s) (piece)
1 (4,2kg)
Cable-guide external
Power supply -
Power consumption in open circuit (mA) -
Motor type Stepper motors
Pre-drive Gear
Drive type Worm wheel
Special features
GoTo system
yes
Controllable via PC
yes
Updateable via web
yes
Traveling mount -
Size suitable for hand luggage -
Polar axis scale
yes
Equipment
Tripod Tripod
Pole finder yes
Power pack no
Tripod
Stand column -
Max. tripod height (cm) 121
Tripod weight (kg) 5,6
Tripod material Aluminium
General
Colour white
Length (mm) -
Width (mm) -
Height (mm) -
Total weight (kg) -
Type Mount
Type of build Equatorial
GoTo control
Database 42900
GPS optional
Software SynScan
WIFI optional
GoTo Language multilingual
Autoguiding yes
PEC correction yes
