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.
