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Overview

110-pound (50 kg) Payload

All-metal precision internal construction makes this mount strong and stable. The EQ8-R is a perfect fit for even the largest OTAs Sky-Watcher has to offer.

Belt-drive On Both Axes

Belt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error, which mean smoother, more accurate tracking.

Integrated Cable Management System

Built-in USB 3.0, power, and serial ports eliminate cable drag and reduces the worry of cable snags

On-axis Renishaw Encoder

A Renishaw incremental 11.8 million tick encoder is installed on the RA axis of the EQ8-Rh virtually eliminating Periodic Error

Description

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.

The EQ8-R has an available optional polar scope available, making polar alignment quick and easy

Cable management features four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports and three serial ports

Rock-solid, all-metal construction delivers a staggering 110 pounds of payload capacity

Specifications

Mount Type	High-capacity motorized equatorial (EQ)
Tripod	Heavy-duty pier tripod
GoTo	Yes
Payload Capacity (lbs)	110
Mount Head Height (head by itself)	19.5"
Mount Head Weight (lbs)	56.8"
Mount with Tripod max height	58.625"
Mount with Tripod min height	49.75"
Tripod max height (no mount head)	39.125"
Tripod min height (no mount head)	30.25"
Tripod leveling pads min height	4"
Tripod Weight (lbs)	64.8
Tripod Leg Diameter	2.36"
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°
Computer/Drive System Info
Object Database	Complete Messier, NGC, IC and SAO catalogs, 25 user defined objects, total 42,900 objects
Controller	SynScan hand controller, flash upgradeable, or PC direct, OR SynScan Pro app and Wi-Fi adapter
Alignment Procedures	One-, two- and three-star alignment
Slew Speeds	1000x, 800x, 600x, 400x, 200x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 2x, 1x
WiFi	Optional WiFi dongle
GPS	Optional SynScan GPS sold seperately
Included Weights	22lbs (two)
Motor Type	0.9° hybrid stepper motor
Drive System	Belt
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