For enthusiasts interested in visual observation with a telescope up to 150mm in diameter, the NEQ3-2 mount allows for quality observations with minimal vibrations. The more massive version, the  HEQ5 Pro Go-To mount, will be preferable for those looking to start in long exposure astrophotography. The NEQ3-2 mount supports many beginner telescopes up to 150mm in diameter (max 5.5kg) or refractors up to 100mm in diameter. It features fine adjustments in azimuth and latitude to facilitate alignment and compensates for Earth's rotation (to keep the object centered in the eyepiece field).

The adaptation of the optical tube is made using a female Vixen-style dovetail. An accessory tray ensures good rigidity for the whole setup. The NEQ3-2 mount can receive a polar finder (option #SW0123) in the polar axis for quick alignment.

Features

• German equatorial mount NEQ3-2
• Dual-axis motorized with automatic Go-To pointing
• Stepper motor resolution: 0.144 arc/sec
• Movement speed up to 3.4°/sec (2x catch up at 800x)
• Load capacity: 5.5kg

Go-To System

• SYNSCAN controller with 42,900 objects from common celestial catalogs
• Tracking modes: Sidereal, Lunar, or Solar
• Function: Park, Synchronization, Backlash, Identification, Tour...

Other features

• Adjustable tubular steel tripod (71cm to 123cm)
• Weight of the mount: 5kg
• Weight of the tripod: 3.8kg
• Counterweights provided: 2x counterweights of 3.5kg and 1.5kg
• Power supply: cigar lighter cable provided, 12V DC (mains power or battery pack optional)
• Ports: ST-4 autoguide included

Features

• Automatic Go-To pointing with over 42,900 objects from common celestial catalogs
• Quick and easy alignment thanks to the polar finder
• Sidereal, lunar or solar tracking to keep the object centered in the eyepiece field
• The "Tour" function allows the mount to point to the most interesting objects throughout an evening
• Indication of date, time, and observation location in the controller

Kit

• 1 NEQ3-2 equatorial mount
• 1 Pro Go-To kit for NEQ3-2 (to be assembled on the mount)
• 1 SynScan Go-To controller
• 1 counterweight of 3.5 kg
• 1 counterweight of 1.5 kg
• 1 adjustable tubular steel tripod (71cm to 123cm)
• 1 accessory tray
• 1 cigar lighter power cable
• User manual in French