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Sky-Watcher EQ8-R - High-capacity motorized equatorial mount (Head Only)<\/h3>\n

Visit Sky-Watcher EQ8-R<\/strong> is an observatory-class GoTo equatorial mount, designed for the most demanding astrophotographers. Offering a exceptional load capacity of 50 kg<\/strong>It is designed for users with heavy optical tubes who need a robust, precise solution for fixed or semi-permanent installations.<\/p>\n

With its all-steel construction<\/strong>its belt drive system on both axes and its intelligent internal wiring<\/strong>The EQ8-R is a benchmark in the world of high-end frames.<\/p>\n

Sky-Watcher EQ8-R highlights<\/h3>\n
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  • Load capacity up to 50 kg<\/strong> - ideal for apo 150-180 mm, Newtons 300+ and all accessories<\/li>\n
  • Belt drive<\/strong> on both axes - reduced backlash and noise<\/li>\n
  • Internal wiring<\/strong> with USB 3.0, power and serial ports - no more dangling cables<\/li>\n
  • 0.9\u00b0 hybrid stepper motors<\/strong> - greater fluidity and precision<\/li>\n
  • SynScan V5 Racket<\/strong> or direct PC control - database of 42,900 objects<\/li>\n
  • Homing sensors<\/strong>physical stops, PEC memorization, and integrated multiple-exposure management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Technical specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Sky-Watcher EQ8-R mount<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Type<\/strong><\/td>\nEquatorial motorized GoTo (high capacity)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Maximum payload<\/strong><\/td>\n50 kg (110 lbs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Motors<\/strong><\/td>\nHybrid steppers 0.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Type of drive<\/strong><\/td>\nToothed belt on RA and DEC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Head height<\/strong><\/td>\n49.5 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Head weight<\/strong><\/td>\n25.8 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    OTA mounting<\/strong><\/td>\nDovetail type D (Losmandy)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Latitude range<\/strong><\/td>\n10\u00b0 \u00e0 65\u00b0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Polar port<\/strong><\/td>\nOptional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Power supply<\/strong><\/td>\nDC 11-16V, 3A (threaded aviation connector)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Connectors and electronics<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Database<\/strong><\/td>\nMessier, NGC, IC, SAO + 25 user objects - 42,900 objects in all<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Racket included<\/strong><\/td>\nSynScan V5 (Flash-upgradable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Direct PC connection<\/strong><\/td>\nYes (USB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    USB ports<\/strong><\/td>\n4x USB 3.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Power supply ports<\/strong><\/td>\n3x 2.1 mm (DC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Serial ports<\/strong><\/td>\n3x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Self-steering port<\/strong><\/td>\nYes (ST4)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Wi-Fi<\/strong><\/td>\nOptional (dongle)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    GPS<\/strong><\/td>\nOptional (SynScan GPS module)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Alignment procedures<\/strong><\/td>\n1, 2 or 3 stars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Pointing speeds<\/strong><\/td>\n1000x to 1x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Accessories included<\/h3>\n
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    • Sky-Watcher EQ8-R mount (head only)<\/li>\n
    • 2 counterweights weighing 9.9 kg (22 lbs)<\/li>\n
    • Counterweight bar<\/li>\n
    • SynScan V5 Racket<\/li>\n
    • DC power cable<\/li>\n
    • Integrated USB and serial ports<\/li>\n
    • Instruction manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A standard for personal observatories<\/h3>\n

      Designed for permanent or semi-permanent installations, the Sky-Watcher EQ8-R<\/strong> is the ideal solution for astrophotographers using large optics. Its cable management system, mechanical precision and remote control compatibility make it a benchmark mount. Robust, modern and high-performance, it provides a reliable base for your most ambitious projects.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Sky-Watcher EQ8-R \u2013 Monture \u00e9quatoriale motoris\u00e9e haute capacit\u00e9 (Head Only) La Sky-Watcher EQ8-R est une monture \u00e9quatoriale GoTo de classe observatoire, con\u00e7ue pour les astrophotographes les plus exigeants. Offrant une capacit\u00e9 de charge exceptionnelle de 50 kg, elle s’adresse aux utilisateurs \u00e9quip\u00e9s de tubes optiques lourds, souhaitant une solution robuste, pr\u00e9cise et adapt\u00e9e aux installations […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9220,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[822],"product_cat":[20,762],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-8828","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-sky-watcher","7":"product_cat-montures","8":"product_cat-equatoriales","10":"first","11":"on_supplier","12":"taxable","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8828","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8828"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9220"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8828"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=8828"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=8828"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=8828"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}