Non-motorized EQ3.2 Equatorial Mount - Skywatcher

For amateurs interested in visual observation with a telescope up to 150mm in diameter, the NEQ3-2 mount allows quality observations without too much vibration. The more massive version, HEQ5 Pro Go-To mount, will be preferable for those who want to start in long exposure astrophotography. The NEQ3-2 mount supports many beginner telescopes up to 150mm in diameter (5.5kg max) or scopes up to 100mm in diameter. It has fine movements in azimuth and latitude to facilitate stationing and which make it possible to compensate for the earth's rotation (to keep the object in the center of the eyepiece field).

The adaptation of the optical tube is carried out using a Vixen type female dovetail. An accessories holder tray ensures good rigidity of the whole. The NEQ3-2 mount can accommodate a polar finder (option SW0123) in the polar axis to quickly achieve stationing. The visual observer will appreciate the GOTO SynScan automatic pointing system delivered via an easy-to-use hand controller. Indeed, there is no need to know the position of stars or distant bodies in the deep sky, the Go-To system of the NEQ3-2 mount takes care of moving the instrument towards the target you wish to observe.

Features:

• Mount: German NEQ3-2 Equatorial Mount
• Motorizable: on one axis (optional SW0134) or two axes (optional SW0136)
• Possible addition of a Pro Go-To kit (optional SW0125)
• Load capacity: 5.5kg
• Tripod: Height-adjustable tubular steel tripod (71cm to 123cm)
• Frame weight: 5kg
• Tripod: 3.8kg
• Counterweight: 2x counterweights supplied: 3.5kg and 1.5kg

Items delivered:

• 1x NEQ3-2 Equatorial Mount
• 1x Counterweight of 3.5kg
• 1x Counterweight of 1.5kg
• 1x Height-adjustable tubular steel tripod (71cm to 123cm)
• 1x Accessory holder shelf
• User manual in French