Sky-Watcher HEQ5 – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Motorized Astrophotography Mount with 42,000 Object Database,White
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- Condition
- New
- Style
- HEQ5
- Model
- S30400
- Dimensions
- 40 x 18 x 19 in
- Color
- Clear
- Form Factor
- Tripod
- Mounting Type
- Floor Stand
- In the box
- DC power cablehand controllertwo 11 pound counter weights1.75" rolled steel tripod and V-style dovetail bar
- Warranty
- Two Year Limited Warranty
- Works with
- Camera
Features 6
- LIGHTWEIGHT COMPUTERIZED EQUAORIAL MOUNT: The HEQ5 is ideal for beginning astrophotographers, or skilled astronomers looking for a lightweight computerized equatorial mount.
- HEAVY DUTY ROLLER BEARINGS: Heavy duty all-metal roller bearings on both right ascension or declination axis.
- BUILT-IN ILLUMINATED POLAR FINDERSCOPE: Included with the mount is a built-in illuminated Polar finderscope, helping users with quick and easy polar alignment..
- ALL-METAL CONSTRUCTION: Beefy, all-metal construction provides 30-pound payload capacity perfect for all but the heaviest optical tubes.
- 42,000 OBJECT DATABASE: SynScan hand controller with 42,000 plus object database will keep even the most experienced astronomer busy for countless observing nights.
- STURDY ROLLED-STEEL TRIPOD: The HEQ5 uses a beefy tripod with 1.75 diameter tripod legs made of rolled-stainless steel.
Description
Sturdy 30 Pound Payload With a sturdy payload capacity of 30 pounds, the computerized HEQ5 is Sky-Watcher’s most well rounded mount. The mount provides a convenient, stable platform for refractors up to 120mm or up to 180mm Maksutovs, and although it’s designed as an imaging system, it works astonishingly well for visual use. This mount is perfect for the beginner as well as the more advanced astronomer. 42, 000 Object Database Using our proprietary SynScan hand controller, the HEQ5 provides a user-friendly interface with automatic slewing to over 42, 000 objects in the night sky. The hand controller can also connect to a computer using USB cable (cable sold separately), enabling computer control with most astronomy programs, including The SkyX, Stellarium, and Starry Night. Quick and Easy Polar Alignment Included with the HEQ5 is an illuminated polar finderscope to assist astronomers with quick and easy polar alignment. Ready to Go, Out of the Box! While most mounts leave you high and dry to purchase accessories on your own, Sky-Watcher includes plenty of accessories to get you started. In addition to the SynScan hand controller and polar finderscope, the HEQ5 mount comes with two 11lb counterweights, an 8” Dovetail bar and a DC power cable.
Specs 22
| Brand | Sky-Watcher |
|---|---|
| Color | Clear |
| Form Factor | Tripod |
| Mounting Type | Floor Stand |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Lightweight |
| Antenna Location | Desk |
| Fastening Type | Bracket |
| Theme | custom |
| Style Name | HEQ5 |
| Item Dimensions | 40 x 18 x 19 inches |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Enclosure Material | Alloy Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Model Name | S30400 |
| Model Number | S30400 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 09 |
| UPC | 050234304009 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Synscan mount. |
| Manufacturer | Sky-Watcher |
| Mfr Part Number | S30400 |
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Solid, heavy, and seems accurate so far
Style: HEQ5
This is a nifty gadget, especially paired with the Synscan Wi-Fi adapter, which I ordered right after receiving the mount and learning that accessory existed. A nice upgrade to the present compared to the old handbox controller, which to me is just a bit too clunky and reminiscent of my rather old tech Meade Autostar. The included instructions are a bit lacking to say the least. They seem geared towards a combination mount+telescope purchase, are confusing, and out of date. Even the included extra leaflet for the new style polar reticule doesn't help much. However, there are plenty of videos out there on assembly and usage. For polar alignment and polar reticule centering, I found the Orion videos the most helpful, especially since they use the analogue to this exact mount. Even on my very first night out, really as just a test run, I found polar alignment and ensuing 3-star alignment to be easy using the app controller. Go-to seemed to be spot-on, and tracking was accurate best I could tell. For my practice session I only mounted a DSLR with 300mm telephoto lens, but the slewing ended up almost dead-center each time, requiring only the slightest of nudges with the control arrows. I went ahead and took over an hour of total exposure of M31, in 30 second subs (my max exposure on the intervalometer until I link the camera to my laptop), and really didn't see any star elongation at all at that magnification and exposure time setting. The included 11-pound-each counterweights are way too hefty for any sort of light load like a DSLR+lens, and even just one of the weights by itself has to be fully raised on the counterweight shaft for my 90mm refractor. A third weight, perhaps 5 pounds, would have been perfect to include. For now, I just sort of made my own. I can't wait to get this back out there to see how long I can expose for with unguided tracking. But until the skies clear, I'll just have to practice my post-processing.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2020 by MICHAEL E REX
No venían los contrapesos
Style: HEQ5
Los contra esos no venían en el empaque. Solicité el envío y no era Posible. Tuve que comprarlos por separado.
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2025 by Herbert D. Alvarado
The Standard in Mid-Capacity Mounts
Style: HEQ5
The size, weight and portability of the HEQ5 is ideal for the ST80 and 120mm f7 refractors that will be mounted on it. The mount will receive the Rowan Astronomy belt modification and will be guided. Quick tip, when placing the mount head on the tripod, make sure to open the azimuth thumbscrews wide, failure to do so may risk shearing them off. Also, when setting the mount's elevation (latitude), do so without the counter weights or telescope fitted. The elevation bolts are purposefully soft to prevent damage to the mount and may deform if adjustments are made when the mount is fully loaded.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022 by Bulldog
Great product
Style: HEQ5
I love the tracking accuracy of this
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024 by unseenparanormal
I really love this mount. It works really well for AP, but is quite a learning curve
Style: HEQ5
Aside form the great performance and smooth tracking there are a few things that could be considered as cons. The polar alignment reticle light is over powering. I cannot see a single star. The trick is to align with the mount off and point a dim red light through anterior finder scope hole-it works. I have read that it can be adjusted with hand controller and if this is true I will come back and update this. After trying to learn polar alignment I am considering it to be some esoteric art form. You seriously need someone to show you how to do it and every You tuber have different ways of doing it-which seems to be one of those things that doesn't add up but works. The instructions might as well be in a different language. I have not yet mastered polar alignment-I have already determined a local astronomical society and hope they will help me more on this. I still managed to get some really good images when somehow I luckily managed to polar align it. If your really considering on buy this mount-do it. I have zero regrets. Well built and beautifully made. Update. Once you get polar alignment handled, it gets easier. Once you hit 50% payload weight coma starts to appear in the images. I am trying to get a good auto-guiding setup, but I had issues with ZWO product so that will have to wait. I bought a 120mm refractor and already I can tell that the mount moves a tiny bit slower. I am hoping that auto-guiding setup will correct it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020 by Mental_Gravity
La montura bonita pero un mal servicio de entrega. No recibí ni el trípode ni los contrapesos.
Style: HEQ5
Segun reseñas presicion excelente, no lo he probado aun, pero con la inversion bastante frustrado. El articulo llegò sin tripode y sin contrapesos
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2023 by William M.Mejìa
One of the best mounts at this price tag with a caviat.
Style: HEQ5
Very happy with this mount, it is accurate and easy to use, the only problem is that there controller has an known issue and Skywatcher will not replace it since mostly all controlleres have the same issue. The arrow down buttom needs to be pressed in a certain way to work. Since I dont use the controller much in favor of computerized controll it does not affect me much, it was more painfull to have the mount replaced as whole that deal with the problem.At the price with the discount it is hard to beat, no other mount can compete.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2023 by Francisco Ramos
perfect
Style: HEQ5
fast shipping, great product
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2022 by Amazon Customer