Modem skywatcher synscan quick start manual 2 pages telescope skywatcher star discovery mount instruction manual. It has a great payload capacity holding telescopes of medium dimension such as 200mm reflectors or 150mm refractors. Skywatcher single axis dc motor drive for eq5 the skywatcher single motors for eq5 is an essential upgrade for controlling the movement of the mount through a simple hand controller. I connected a usb port via a ftdi chipset cable to the port on the handset and ran phd2 i. Loosen the two azimuth adjustment knobs on the az eq5 gt mount until there is sufficient space between the two knob screwsfig. View and download skywatcher eq5 quick start manual online. Skywatcher offers simple solutions for users who would like to attach their smaller telescope to a convenient computerized system but do not wish to deal with the weight of the heq5 or eq6 mount. Skywatcher the worlds largest telescope manufacturer skywatcher global. A basic set up and polar alignment of the skywatcher eq5 pro mount. Instruction manual for quattro 200mm, both steel and carbon fiber tube. The left and right directional keys can also be used to move the text curser when entering data to the hand control. Skywatcher mother board for heq5 skyscan spare part.
Skywatcher eq5 pro sysncan goto telescope mount pier tripod. The skywatcher eqm35 provides a convenient, stable platform for refractors up to 100mm or up to 127mm maksutovs. Designed and built to provide a versatile platform for astronomers and astrophotographers of all levels, the skywatcher azeq6 altaz equatorial goto mount with tripod is outfitted with precision motors, a quiet lowbacklash belt drive, a computer controller, and a sturdy tripod to provide solid and reliable platform for both long duration observation and imaging. The integrated bubble level and the adjustable tripod legs make the. Montatura equatoriale skywatcher eq5 con movimenti micrometrici in entrambi gli assi motorizzabile. Product manuals for downloading, skywatcher australia. Technicalcustomer support if you have questions about your skywatcher usa product please contact our technicalcustomer support department. The eq5 synscan mounts are the perfect instrument for novice visual observers to enjoy astronomy with minimal setup time and indepth knowledge of the night sky. View and download skywatcher synscan instruction manual online. Product manuals for downloading, find the latest manuals for your skywatcher australia product here easy downloading. Manuals in french synscan app users manual 20201008 synscan app is an application running on android, ios, and windows, for controlling skywatcher motorized telescope mount.
A guide to the skywatcher azeq5 gt pro synscan dual purpose. Sep 19, 2014 page 1 of 11 the new skywatcher az eq5 mount debut posted in mounts. It guarantees excellent field flatness across mm imaging plane the entire 40 and ensures full illumination with extremely minimized halation and zero color fringing even on bright objects. Skywatcher eq5 pro mount is heavy duty equatorial mount.
Refer to synscan hand controllers manual for detail operation instruction. Skywatcher synscan instruction manual pdf download. The skywatcher eq5 pro mount is the choice for those keen on higher precision mount with future room for expansion and multiple capability in both visual and imaging. Video giuda dell utilizzo e allineamento telescopio con sistema skyscan per eq 5. Manuali in italiano e inglese per i prodotti celestron, skywatcher e.
Get in touch with the skywatcher usa support team or download software and manuals for your product. We have 1 skywatcher eq5 manual available for free pdf download. Mount model hand control port hand control port on mount eq6 pro 8pin rj45 dsub 9 male heq5 pro, eq5 pro, eq3 pro, azeq6 gt, eq8 8pin rj45 all altazimuth mounts 6pin rj12. A guide to the skywatcher azeq5 gt pro synscan dual. Follow the instructions for your specific model in the manual. Anyway, there are manuals on the eq5 and some others but not for goto mounts as far as i can tell. The ra motor moves at sidereal speed for correcting the earth rotation, keeping the pointed object in the field. These mounts provide extremely high precision tracking and have built in autoguider ports.
The skywatcher eq5 mount with steel tripod is a sturdy and heavy duty equatorial mount for the professional astronomer. May 19, 2018 hi i have a skywatcher eq5 mount with synscan, latest software version and a starshoot autoguider camera on a generic 60 guide scope. In this video we take a detailed look at the skywatcher az eq5. Synscan hand control manual v5 synscan hand control manual v4 goto collapsible dobsonians manual classic dobsonians manual collapsible dobsonians manual proed series manual esprit 80 ed manual esprit 100 ed manual esprit 120 ed manual esprit 150 ed manual allview mount manual virtuoso mount manual star adventurer manua. Skywatcher eq5 pro sysncan goto telescope mount pier. Mount model hand control port hand control port on mount eq6 pro 8pin rj45 dsub 9 male heq5 pro, eq5 pro, eq3 pro, azeq6 gt, eq8 8pin rj45 all altazimuth mounts 6.
Skywatcher synscan instruction manual pdf download manualslib. If you have the nongoto mount, it has slow motion controls standard. If you have the goto version, you have to use the motors for fine movement. The eq5 pro mounts use the same goto system found in the heq5 and eq6 pros synscan. Since i own the skywatcher startravel 120t, i felt in need of a more sturdy mount than the small eq1 that i had with my skywatcher maksutov 901250. The new skywatcher az eq5 mount debut page 6 mounts. Una breve guida per chi deve montare da zero una montatura skywatcher eq5 synscan valido anche per il modello eq3 synscan. The skywatcher esprit 100 field flattener has been specifically designed for your telescope. If youre ready for the quality products and attentive service youve been waiting for, then youre ready for skywatcher usa. Skywatcher eq5 manual controls mounts cloudy nights. Telescopio konusky 200 eq5, motormax 90 e konus motor. The eq5 is a professional german equatorial mount that easily bears the weight of the skywatcher 200.
Skywatcher usa putting you at the center of our universe. User should observe the alignment star in the eyepiece while alternately tightening these symmetric knobs and. Pec spec, which applies to skywatchers eq3 eq5 heq5eq6 pro mount. I spent many hours with phd2 and ascom trying to get this setup to guide. Read the entire instructions carefully before beginning. Heq5 pro, eq5 pro, eq3 pro, az eq5 pro, azeq6 pro, eq8 8pin rj45 all altazimuth mounts 6pin rj12 1. View online or download skywatcher eq5 instruction manual. Skywatcher has not posted a manual for the az eq5 that i can find, so i am not sure if any azimuth adjustment capability has been included in the new mounts secondary saddle. A guide to the skywatcher az eq5 gt pro synscan dual purpose equatorial and altazimuth mount. Synscan hand control manual v5 synscan hand control manual v4 goto collapsible dobsonians manual classic dobsonians manual collapsible dobsonians manual proed series. Heq5, heq5 syntrek also need syntrek manual, heq5 pro also need synscan manual eq6, eq6 syntrek also need syntrek manual, eq6 pro also need synscan manual.
I found reading the manual on how to carry out polar alignment is confusing, but there is a lot of help on youtube, after that it is not that bad, the worst part is that the polar scope is not illuminated, so it is hard to see the markings for lining up polaris, you have to squat. Designed as an imaging system, it also works astonoshingly well for visual use. The equatorial mount offers the convenience to compensate the earths rotation. The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable stainless steel pipe tripod with accessory tray. With a 10 kg payload capacity the eq5 pro is capable of holding telescopes of medium dimension such as 200mm reflectors or 150mm refractors. With an aperture of 200mm, this telescope permits exploration of fine planetary details and it reveals hundreds of deep sky objects such as nebulae, galaxies and clusters. This instruction manual is applicable to all the models with the eq32 or eq5 mount. Found this on sws facebook page and it looks interesting, though im not sure about the colors. The new skywatcher az eq5 mount debut mounts cloudy nights. The table below lists the hand control ports on different skywatcher mounts. For mounting a dob traditional, dob collapsible, or newtonian reflector telescope tube ota on a synscan dob goto upgrade kit. The skywatcher site is, to be frank, pretty poor for a technologybased site.
At skywatcher usa were bringing a whole new experience to owning a telescope. Your telescope should be assembled during daylight hours. Skywatcher synscan mounts have been designed for use by novices and experts alike. Fully expand the three legs of the standard tripod on level ground. Optical tube assembly manual operated telescope and mount synscan goto mount. Skywatcher 200 eq5 reflector telescope with steel tripod and dual speed focuser. Skywatcher 200n eq5 pro manual reflector telescope s11520 tap tap to zoom. This heavyduty heq5 pro mount is a smaller version of the sturdy eq6 pro mount. It is specially designed for observers who need the steadiness o. Skywatcher motherboard for mount az eq5 goto new version with usb. Skywatcher neq3 instruction manual pdf download manualslib. This mount is perfect for the beginner as well as the more advanced astronomer. Variablespeed dualaxis motor drive for eq5 eq4 mount.
The skywatcher single motors for eq5 is an essential upgrade for controlling the movement of the mount through a simple hand controller. Eq5 pro goto mount with steel tripod skywatcher australia. Eq5 mount weight limit getting started with imaging. That is a great advantage for high resolution observation as it is only necessary to turn a single knob whilst tracking an object across the sky. Click on the customer support link and it tells you to go find the dealer. Skywatcher the worlds largest telescope manufacturer. While most mounts lose their alignment once moved by hand, the az eq5 uses a proprietary slip clutch system that keeps your alignment whether you slew by hand or using the hand. Perfect choice for beginner astronomer looking for imaging and visual mount. The skywatcher eq5 pro go to mount with steel tripod is a sturdy and heavy duty equatorial mount for the professional astronomer. Montatura equatoriale eq5 con treppiede in acciaio regolabile, manopole di.
At the end of the polaralignment routine, tighten the primary locking knob, and then tighten the azimuth locking screws, the fork gripping knobs and screws. Johnd there are a few guide scope holders available apm, sw and a robin casady which i have. Telescopes with eq5 mount 32 pages telescope sky watcher sk 763 eqta instruction manual. I have to get used to it though, it is so much heavier than the tiny eq1. View and download skywatcher eq6 instruction manual online. Skywatcher eq5 quick start manual pdf download manualslib. Unique to skywatchers az eq5 is a patented dualencoder motor system, freedomfind, which allows users to move the mount manually without losing alignment. Take a moment to find the model closest to your telescope on p. At skywatcher were celebrating june with some insane prices.
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