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The EQ6-R Pro Mount from Sky-Watcher!

With a weight capacity of 44 pounds, the beefy and thoughtfully designed Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Computerized Equatorial Mount is just the thing for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers who use all but the largest of telescope optical tube assemblies.

The stepper motors and belt drives provide accurate, reliable, and quiet finding and tracking, with slewing speeds of up to 3.4-degrees/second. Other features and accessories include a counterweight shaft that retracts into the body of the mount for easier portability, two 11-pound counterweights to balance the mount against the payload, and illuminated polar scope, as well as a dual D/V-style mounting plate.

You’ll really like thoughtful features such as the EQ6-R Pro dual saddle plate that will accept either Vixen- or Losmandy-style dovetails. A built-in carry handle near the polar scope will make transporting and setting up the EQ6R Pro mount much easier, as will the retractable counterweight shaft. Many telescope mount manufacturers do not include a polar scope on their mid-weight equatorial mounts–but not Sky-Watcher! They have included a built-in illuminated polar scope to help make polar alignment a breeze.

While looking through your EQ6-R Pro polar scope, you will notice that the reticle is not orientated right side up, as it is aligned with the mount’s central axis instead. To accurately polar align, the cross hairs within the reticle must form an upright “+” shape, and this can be achieved by rotating the RA axis until it is correctly oriented. There is no need to worry if the 12 o’clock positioning is accurate, as long as the cross hairs are straight up and down within the reticle.

The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro mount sits on a very sturdy tripod, with 2″ diameter stainless steel legs, a tripod spreader plate with cut-outs for eyepiece storage, and tripod feet that will snuggle into the dirt or grass. The EQ6-R Pro also comes with two 11-lb. counterweights, and a thread-on power cable.

What Does Our Team Think?

• “The EQ6-R Pro from Sky-Watcher is one of the best mounts I’ve ever owned and used. GoTo alignment is incredibly easy and I’m always impressed by the accuracy of the results. The mechanism for adjusting the latitude for polar alignment can be a little quirky, but works great once you get used to it. Also, the built-in handle makes set up a breeze, and the addition of two counterweights allows you to perfect your balance!”

– Patrick S., High Point Scientific Gear Expert

The EQ6-R Pro comes with the SynScan Hand Controller!

The Skywatcher EQ6R Pro Mount has a belt drive system and stepper motors for accurate, quiet, and reliable tracking of celestial objects. The included SynScan hand controller allows the user to control the mount and tap into a database of over 42,000 objects. A Wi-Fi dongle to allow control via Wi-Fi can also be purchased separately. The EQ6-R Pro mount also has an ST4 auto guider port.

SynScan Hand Controller
The included SynScan hand controller allows for user control of the mount. It houses a 42,000 object database for celestial navigation. PC control and firmware updates are handled through the USB-B 2.0 port on the controller.

Onboard Ports Expand Functionality
Onboard ports allow for expanded functionality: Autoguider and Hand Controller/Wifi ports, a USB port for direct PC connection, and a SNAP port for programmable DSLR exposures.

Adjustable, Steel Tripod
Steel tripod with adjustable, 2″ diameter legs provides a stable foundation for the mount and up to 44 pounds of payload gear.

Ideal for Backyard Observing
The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro is a well-rounded, robust mount perfect for any astrophotographer! The 44 lb payload capacity offers use with a wide variety of telescopes, allowing you to capture the planets, the Sun and Moon, and countless deep space objects. Setting up this tried-and-true Sky-Watcher classic is quick and easy with the integrated carrying handles, and the belt driven system offers smooth, quiet tracking. Also, easily operate this EQ6-R Pro through the multiple means of control available. With features like these, the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Computerized Equatorial Mount earns our High Point Scientific Classification Badge of Backyard Observing!