Sky-Watcher EQ8-RH

Sky-Watcher EQ8-RH

Building on the legacy of Sky-Watcher’s popular EQ8 mount, the EQ8-RH introduces a variety of upgrades and enhancements that make observatory-class astrophotography easier than ever.

Whisper-quiet dual belt drives greatly reduce Periodic Error while providing enhanced tracking and guiding. The fully realized cable management system eliminates cable drag and makes remote set-ups ridiculously convenient.

The EQ8-RH features an on-axis Renishaw 11.8 million tick incremental encoder on the RA axis, virtually eliminating Periodic Error during tracking and allowing for extremely precise guiding for even the most demanding astrophotographers.

Technical Specifications

• Mount Type: High-capacity motorized equatorial (EQ)
• Tripod: Heavy-duty pier tripod
• GoTo: Yes
• Payload Capacity: 50 kg
• Mount Head Height: (head by itself) 49,5 cm
• Mount Head Weight: (lbs) 25.8 kg
• Mount with Tripod max height: 148.9 cm
• Mount with Tripod min height: 126.36 cm
• Tripod Weight: 29.4 kg
• Tripod Leg Diameter: 6 cm
• Mounting Saddle: Type D-style
• Power Type: DC11~16V, 3 amp
• Cable management: Four USB 3.0 ports, Three 2.1mm power ports, Three serial connections
• Polar Scope: Sold seperately
• Latitude Range (degrees): 10° to 65°