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Sky Watcher HEQ5 – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Motorized Astrophotography Mount with 42,000 Object Database,White

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Features

  • 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.

Brand: Sky Watcher


Form Factor: Tripod


Compatible Devices: Camera


Mounting Type: Floor Stand


Accessory Connection Type: Bracket


Product Dimensions: 40 x 18 x 19 inches


Item Weight: 30 pounds


Item model number: S30400


Date First Available: June 1, 2019


Manufacturer: Sky-Watcher


Country of Origin: China


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    • Works really well if you know how to use it
Style: EQM-35
This mount is very good for "beginners", but not really easy to work with if you don't know what you're doing. I'm going to start with my setup: - Mount: EQM-35 - Telescope: Celestron Nexstar 6SE - Control: Laptop connected via software - Software: Stellarium & Starry Night 8 (got if free with my 6SE) So basically this is a very sturdy mount for my telescope, if you go with a similar or smaller scope go for it. Set up was a little complicated as I was reading the wrong part of the manual (user error). But after I figured it out it was pretty straight foward. One small issue is that the aligning scope came 270° shifted to the side, which I had to manually correct by disassembling it; something that should come perfect from factory as the mount simply won't align properly especially if you get the manual version. But that was it. Now for software setup. The best way to get this working properly as I've read in forums and found out myself through trial and error is to have the following softwares installed. First you're going to need ASCOM as well as the ASCOM EQMOD (both are needed to work properly) connected via an USB type B directly on the controller of the mount. Second you'll need a stargazing app, I recommend Stellarium for first timers as it is the easiest to learn and there are plenty of tutorials on YouTube on how to use it and it is also a great base for any future apps you might want to get later on. Just make sure you get the Qt5 version of Stellarium as the Qt6 does not support ASCOM and won't work connect to the mount. For connecting to the mount and alignment, just go with a tutorial on YT, it's very simple and works wonders; it just takes a little bit of time and some getting used to. The manual also has some instructions if you decide to use the hand controller instead, which is actually a lot simpler and easier to use but won't have as many stargazing and deep sky options compared to a specialized software. If you do all of this correctly it should all work fine. Good luck and have fun with your new toy :) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024 by 0L1V31R4
    • I really love this mount. It works really well for AP, but is quite a learning curve
Style: HEQ5
Review Image by Mental_Gravity Mental_Gravity
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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020 by Mental_Gravity Mental_Gravity
    • Wonderful mount if you know what you are doing
Style: EQM-35
Tl;dr: This is a fantastic, solid, stable, highly capable, mount. The tripod alone is almost worth the price, it makes most tripods for mounts in this category look like they were made out of fly-fishing poles. The 'modular' design is a bit weird, but the mount controller has a usb-b port, making computer control straightforward - if you have a phd in computer science (luckily, I do - nothing is 'straightforward' in astrophotography!). It is heavy though, probably not one for a camping trip or frequent 'dark site' trips unless you are much younger than me (78). Now for the rant: This mount has bushings, rather than ball or roller bearings, on both RA and DEC axis. (Minor peeve - 'bushings' ARE 'bearings'. They aren't ball or roller bearings, but beware of any online advice saying this mount doesn't have 'bearings'. The writer has already revealed how little s/he knows.) The bushings often come from the factory extremely tight and stiff. Perhaps the factory assumes they will loosen as they 'work in'. In any case, this can result in poor, erratic (jerky) tracking. Ok for visual use, maybe, horrible for astrophotography. There are simple fixes for this. See esp 'Sky-Watcher EQM-35 - making it work properly (BELOW 1" RMS GUIDING) in 3 simple steps!' by Kamil Pekala on YT. 'Simple' - well, maybe. I bought mine from Amazon resale for a nice discount. Perfect condition, except the previous buyer obviously attempted an overhaul similar to what Kamil describes, and failed. The DEC locking collar was extremely stiff, and the previous owner was unable to loosen it, creating minor damage in the process. Luckily, nothing I couldn't work around. So. Do I recommend this mount: ABSOLUTELY, if you are comfortable around mechanicals and parts that can bind and be a bear to get to release. HOWEVER, If you just want something plug-and-play, and have never played with engines, axles, grease, and that sort of stuff, well, maybe this isn't the mount for you. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024 by Bruce D'Ambrosio

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