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Sky-Watcher EQ8-Rh PRO (Head)

CHF 6'399

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Sky-Watcher EQ8-RH - GoTo equatorial mount with Renishaw encoder

Visit Sky-Watcher EQ8-RH represents the ultimate in equatorial mounts for personal observatory or professional use. It combines all-metal structurea exceptional load capacity of 50 kg and a high-resolution Renishaw encoder on the right ascension axis, guaranteeing unrivalled tracking accuracy.

Designed for demanding astrophotographers and semi-permanent observatories, the EQ8-RH incorporates a drive system by silent beltsa complete internal wiring (USB 3.0, power supply, serial ports), and PC Direct or SynScan V5 operation.

Key features of the EQ8-RH

  • 11.8-million-point incremental Renishaw encoder on the RA axis - virtual elimination of periodic error
  • 50 kg payload - for heavy tubes, cameras, filters and guidance
  • Belt drive on RA and DEC - precision and silent operation
  • Internal cable management - USB 3.0, 2.1 mm, serial ports
  • SynScan V5 insert included - GoTo database of over 42,000 items
  • Direct PC connection - easy remote control

Frame technical specifications

Sky-Watcher EQ8-RH mount (Head Only)
Type Equatorial motorized GoTo (ultra-high capacity)
Payload 50 kg (110 lbs)
Head height only 49.5 cm
Head weight 25.8 kg
Instrument mounting Dovetail type D (Losmandy)
Motors Hybrid step-by-step 0.9°.
Training Belt drive on both axes
Encoder Incremental Renishaw on RA axis (11.8M ticks)
Latitude range 10° à 65°
Power supply DC 11-16V, 3A

Connections and controls

Ports & Control functions
GoTo database Messier, NGC, IC, SAO + 25 user objects (42,900 objects)
Racket included SynScan V5 (flash upgradeable)
Direct PC connection Yes (USB port)
USB ports 4x USB 3.0
Power supply ports 3x 2.1 mm
Serial ports 3x
Self-steering port Yes (ST4)
Wi-Fi Optional via dongle
GPS SynScan GPS option
Pointing speeds 1000x, 800x, 600x, 400x, 200x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 2x, 1x

Accessories included

  • EQ8-RH mount (head only)
  • 2 counterweights weighing 9.9 kg (22 lbs)
  • SynScan V5 Racket
  • Counterweight bar
  • Power cable
  • User's manual

An elite mount for the expert observer

Visit Sky-Watcher EQ8-RH sets the bar very high for observatory-class frames. Thanks to its encoder on RA axis and robust mechanics, it guarantees perfect tracking without autoguiding. An ideal solution for research projects, precise long exposures and remote control from a personal or semi-professional observatory.

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