EQ6-R PRO Synscan - a thorough redesign of a classic!The computer-controlled EQ6-R PRO Synscan™ mount is an evolutionary improvement of the legendary.
The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro features belt drive and a 44 pound instrument capacity.The EQ6-R boasts a number of features to aid astrophotographers. The built in ST-4 Autoguider port turns this mount into an astrophotography powerhouse, allowing you to utilize most of today’s best autoguiders. Using the integrated RS232 port, you can control the telescope from your computer and take advantage of today’s most advanced astronomy software. With a weight capacity of 44 lbs, the EQ6-R can handily support an optical tube, imaging accessories and camera.The EQ6-R Pro uses Stepper motors with a 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven. Stepper motors are quieter than servo motors, providing accuracy up to 1 arc minute without waking your neighbors from buzzing motors.Using our proprietary SynScan hand controller, the EQ6-R Pro provides a user-friendly interface with automatic slewing to over 42,000 objects in the night sky. The hand controller can also connect to a computer using the supplied RS232 cable (USB adapter available), enabling computer control with most astronomy programs. For the astrophotographers looking to reduce Periodic Error, the SynScan hand controller has built in PEC training that can be configured while in the field!Sky-Watcher includes an illuminated polar finderscope to aid the polar alignment process.
The finderscope features a circular grid reticle for the northern hemisphere, consistent with todays popular polar alignment apps. For astronomers in the southern hemisphere, the constellation Octans is built into the reticle as well. Even without a clear view of Polaris, the EQ Pro can be polar aligned using our SynScan hand controller. Simply choose one of the visible stars listed and use the latitude adjustment screws to center it in the eyepiece. 44lbs payload capacity.
Belt drive. SNAP port. Auto guide port. Carry handle. Dual D/V saddle. Built in illuminated polar scope.
42,000+ object data base. Retractable counterweight bar. Includes two 11-lb counterweightsReviews.
Before damning it I'd want to know what it was like on the inside, not just the outside, and see how it performed. Who knows how they might have improved the QC and so on? The excellent Avalon (Mk1) Linear showed that the motors and electronics of the EQ6 are excellent and can deliver near-premium performance in a well engineered mechanical structure. To be honest, all the EQ6 really ever needed was a bit of QC to take it from where it started out to where it could be. Has this happened? Impsossible to tell with present information.Olly.