Skywatcher EQ8-RH mount (without tripod)
- Payload capacity: 50 kg (110 lbs)
- Belt-driven worm gears for reduced periodic error
- Built-in PEC (Periodic Error Correction)
- ST4 autoguider port and USB 2.0 port
- Dual-axis DC servo motors with encoders
Skywatcher EQ8-RH mount (without tripod)
The Skywatcher EQ8-RH is a heavy-duty equatorial mount designed for serious astrophotographers and observatory setups. With a massive 50 kg payload capacity, it can handle large telescopes and imaging equipment with ease. The belt-driven worm gears significantly reduce periodic error, ensuring smooth tracking for long-exposure astrophotography.
Equipped with dual-axis DC servo motors and high-resolution encoders, the EQ8-RH offers precise goto and tracking performance. The mount includes a built-in PEC (Periodic Error Correction) function, ST4 autoguider port, and USB 2.0 connectivity for computer control. This version is sold without a tripod, allowing you to mount it on a permanent pier or heavy-duty tripod of your choice.
| Mount Type | Equatorial (German Equatorial) |
| Payload Capacity | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
| Mount Weight | 28 kg (61.7 lbs) without counterweights |
| Worm Drive | Belt-driven, 180-tooth brass worm wheel |
| Motors | Dual-axis DC servo motors with encoders |
| Slew Speed | Up to 4.5°/s |
| Tracking Modes | Sidereal, Solar, Lunar, Custom |
| Periodic Error Correction | Built-in PEC (up to 200 segments) |
| Autoguider Port | ST4 |
| Computer Connectivity | USB 2.0 (Type B) |
| Power Supply | 12V DC (3A minimum) |
| Latitude Range | 0° to 70° |
| Counterweight Shaft | 20 mm diameter, stainless steel |
| Included Accessories | Hand controller, USB cable, power cable, counterweight set (2x 5 kg, 1x 10 kg) |
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EAN135901691602120
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MPNSW-4188
| Brand | Skywatcher |
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| Country | China |
| Address of origin | No.1418-32 Moganshan Road, Gongshu, Hangzhou, 310012, China |
| EU responsible person | Castell Nova Ltd |
| Address | 1122 Budapest, Városmajor u. 21. Budapest |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | + 33 389241605 |
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