CHF 7'249
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Visit Sky-Watcher EQ8-RH is a high-capacity motorized equatorial mount designed for personal observatories, professional astrophotographers and researchers. With a 50 kg payload and a high-precision Renishaw encoder on the right ascension axis, it guarantees exceptional tracking with no periodic errors.
Its all-metal architecture and belt drive system on both axes, and its integrated wiring USB/power/serial make it a robust, efficient and modern solution for fixed or semi-fixed installations.
| EQ8-RH mount with column tripod | |
|---|---|
| Type | High-capacity motorized equatorial (GoTo) |
| Payload | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
| Head height only | 49.5 cm |
| Head weight | 25.8 kg |
| Height with tripod | 126.2 cm max / 126.4 cm min |
| Tripod weight | 29.4 kg |
| Leg diameter | 60 mm (2.36″) |
| Instrument mounting | Dovetail type D (Losmandy) |
| Latitude range | 10° à 65° |
| Polar scope | Optional |
| Power supply | DC 11-16V, 3A |
| Ports and controls | |
|---|---|
| GoTo database | Messier, NGC, IC, SAO + 25 user objects (42,900 total) |
| Racket included | SynScan V5 (flash upgradeable) |
| Direct PC connection | Yes (USB) |
| USB | 4x USB 3.0 |
| Power supply ports | 3x 2.1 mm |
| Serial ports | 3x |
| Self-steering | Yes (ST4) |
| Wi-Fi | Optional (dongle) |
| GPS | Optional (SynScan GPS module) |
| Pointing speed | 1000x to 1x |
Visit Sky-Watcher EQ8-RH with tripod is an all-in-one solution for advanced users looking for extreme precision. Its compatibility with automation software, mechanical robustness and RA encoder make it an ideal choice for long exposure imaging, remote control and personal observatory use.
