Product Highlights
- Three Mount Configurations
- Alt-Az, Equatorial, Dual OTA
- Motorized and Computer-Guided Mount
- SynScan 42,900-Object Hand Controller
- One-, Two-, Three-Star Alignment
- Multiple Slew & Tracking Rates
- Permanent Periodic Error Correction
- Built-In Polar Alignment Scope
- Vixen/Losmandy-D Saddle
- Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Tripod
Designed and built to provide a versatile platform for astronomers and astrophotographers of all levels, the Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Alt-Az / Equatorial GoTo Mount with Tripod
is outfitted with precision motors, a quiet low-backlash belt drive, a
computer controller, and a sturdy tripod to provide solid and reliable
platform for both long duration observation and imaging.
This unique mount ships configured as a German Equatorial mount capable
of long-term Right Ascension tracking when properly polar aligned. To
expand its versatility and usability, it can be reconfigured to a more
basic alt-azimuth mount for fast observation sessions, and with a simple
mode change on the hand controller it will function flawlessly with
dual-axis tracking. For star parties or separate observation and imaging
rigs, it can be converted to a dual optical tube assembly (OTA) setup
with the addition of an optional dovetail saddle that installs in place
of the counterweight shaft.
The SynScan hand controller computer system has an internal database of
42,900 celestial objects including the Messier, NGC, and IC catalogs
plus planets and stars. To keep it current, its firmware is updatable
through the built-in serial port via updates downloaded through the
internet. With multiple assisted alignment options, a wide slew speed
range, and automatic tracking capabilities, finding and keeping objects
centered in its field of view is easy, no matter if you're viewing the
fast-moving moon or much slower deep-space subjects.