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Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 equatorial mount on 2" steel tripod

Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 SynScan equatorial mount with 2" steel tripod

SKU CH-8FA2-D017R

A dual-mode GoTo mount with SynScan hand controller and 42,900-object database on a 2" steel tripod

  • Robust 2" steel tripod with accessory tray ensures superior stability for heavy equipment
  • Tripod weighs only 7.5 kg for enhanced portability to observing sites
  • SynScan hand controller with 42,000 object database provides ultimate precision tracking
  • Dual alt-azimuth and equatorial modes offer versatile functionality for diverse observing
  • Mount weighs 15 kg delivering solid performance for astrophotography and visual use

Dual-mode GoTo mount

The Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 SynScan mount switches between alt-azimuth and equatorial configurations, supporting heavy photographic and video equipment. Its SynScan hand controller provides a database of over 42,900 celestial objects with sidereal, solar and lunar tracking rates. The system suits both amateur astronomers and professionals seeking versatile, precise tracking.

Tripod stability and transport

A 2" steel tripod with a large accessory tray delivers exceptional stability and minimises vibrations during observation. The tripod itself weighs 7.5 kg for manageable transport to dark-sky sites, while the complete mount assembly weighs 15 kg. This combination frees the user from compromising between a solid foundation and portability.

Sustained tracking performance

The mount maintains accurate GoTo pointing and continuous tracking across long imaging sessions using its dual-mode firmware. The robust steel tripod resists vibration drift over time, preserving guiding accuracy for astrophotography. The SynScan database remains accessible throughout the night without requiring realignment, supporting extended observation runs.

Highlights

  • Robust 2" steel tripod with accessory tray ensures superior stability for heavy equipment
  • Tripod weighs only 7.5 kg for enhanced portability to observing sites
  • SynScan hand controller with 42,000 object database provides ultimate precision tracking
  • Dual alt-azimuth and equatorial modes offer versatile functionality for diverse observing
  • Mount weighs 15 kg delivering solid performance for astrophotography and visual use

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much weight can the AZ-EQ6 mount carry during long imaging sessions?

The mount itself weighs 15 kg and the 2" steel tripod adds 7.5 kg, giving a solid platform for heavy professional photographic and video equipment.

How loud is the motor drive when the mount tracks all night?

The SynScan hand controller drives the mount at sidereal, solar and lunar rates for accurate, quiet tracking during extended observing runs.

What power supply do I need to run the SynScan hand controller?

The SynScan handset with dual AZ/EQ firmware plugs directly into the mount base to access its database of over 42,900 celestial objects.

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