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Sky-Watcher EQ8-Rh PRO Tripod mount

Name: Sky-Watcher EQ8-Rh PRO Monture avec trépied
Price: 7249 CHF
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Sky-Watcher EQ8-RH with tripod - GoTo mount with Renishaw encoder

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.

Highlights of the EQ8-RH with tripod

Renishaw incremental encoder 11.8 million steps on the RA axis
Payload up to 50 kg for heavy instruments and photo accessories
Belt drive on both axes: silent, precise, no backlash
Internal USB 3.0 hub + 2.1mm power supply + serial ports
Robust column tripod included for optimum stability
Control via PC or SynScan V5 board (42,900 items)

Frame specifications

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

Connections and controls

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

Accessories included

EQ8-RH mount
Reinforced column tripod
2 counterweights weighing 9.9 kg
SynScan V5 Racket
Counterweight bar
Power cable
User's manual

A reference frame for demanding projects

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.

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