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Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher SynScan V5 hand controller — 42 000 objects, 5 arc-minutes accuracy

SKU CH-ZK21-CVMNQ

Computerised hand controller accesses 42 000 celestial objects with 5 arc-minutes pointing accuracy

  • Precise control for both EQ and Alt-Az mounts
  • Over 42,000 celestial objects in built-in database
  • 5 arc-minutes RMS pointing accuracy for detailed viewing
  • Sidereal, Solar and Lunar tracking rates included
  • User-friendly menus enable automatic slewing to targets

Precise mount control

The SynScan V5 hand controller delivers computerised GoTo operation for both equatorial and alt-azimuth mounts, giving visual observers push-button access to the night sky. Its menu-driven interface lets users of any experience level slew to targets without memorising coordinates.

42 000 object database

The built-in catalogue contains over 42 000 entries spanning Messier, NGC, IC, SAO and Caldwell lists plus double stars, variable stars, named stars and planets. This breadth decides whether the controller covers the targets you want to observe.

Low-power portable operation

The unit draws minimal current from the mount’s supply, adding negligible heat and no audible noise during typical observing sessions. It is designed for standard DC-powered GoTo mounts without requiring extra cooling or power infrastructure.

Highlights

  • Precise control for both EQ and Alt-Az mounts
  • Over 42,000 celestial objects in built-in database
  • 5 arc-minutes RMS pointing accuracy for detailed viewing
  • Sidereal, Solar and Lunar tracking rates included
  • User-friendly menus enable automatic slewing to targets

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the 42 000 object database actually give me when I am outside with the telescope?

The hand controller lets you select from over 42 000 catalogued targets — Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, double stars, variable stars, named stars and planets — and automatically slews the mount to each one.

How does the 5 arc-minutes accuracy figure translate to real viewing?

5 arc-minutes RMS pointing accuracy means the telescope will typically place an object well inside a standard eyepiece field, so you spend less time recentring and more time observing.

What does the controller need to attach to my mount?

It connects to the mount's hand-controller port, drawing power and exchanging commands through the supplied cable; the mount must support SynScan V5 firmware.

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