Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5GT

The Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 SynScan GoTo mount is equally useful as an EQ mount or operating in AZ mode. The AZ-EQ5 SynScan features hybrid stepper motor drives on both axes for smooth slewing at up to 4.2°. The mount accepts the standard ST-4 style autoguider input for astrophotography, and also has a DSLR shutter control port. Supplied with a SynScan handset with dual AZ/EQ firmware, it can automatically find and track 42,900+ celestial objects with its database.

Technical Specifications

• Equatorial and Alt-Az dual mode
• Payload capacity 15 kg
• Autoguider port, USB-to-Serial port, DSLR shutter control port
• Whisper slewing, smooth PE curve
• Freedom Find
• Weight 40% of an AZ-EQ6
• Compact mount and foldable pier stand
• Full latitude (0 to 90 degree) range
• Optional Polar scope