Sky-Watcher EQ-5

The Sky-Watcher EQ-5 is a sturdy and high-quality equatorial mount that has a maximum payload capacity of 10 kg. The quality of the mechanical parts of this mount is top notch and it is a popular mount for medium-heavy equipment. 

In addition to the mount head, the package also includes a sturdy steel tripod.

This Sky-Watcher EQ-5 is a manual mount that can be upgraded to a GOTO mount with a upgrade package that is sold separately.

Standard features of the EQ5 include a built-in holder for polar scope, a latitude adjuster with micrometer scale, an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster, aluminum setting circles, large manual slow-motion tracking controls, and a bubble level.

Technical Specifications

• Mount head weight: 4 kg
• Vixen saddle for mounting telescope with a Vixen type mounting rail

Delivery

• Sky-Watcher EQ-5 tripod head
• 45mm steel tripod
• 2x 5kg counterweights