Sky-Watcher CQ350 Equatorial Mount with Tripod - High Load Capacity and Precision

The Sky-Watcher CQ350 equatorial mount with tripod is the ultimate tool for serious amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. Designed to support large diameter instruments, this robust mount offers an impressive load capacity of 35 kg while remaining light enough for easy transport. Coupled with a sturdy tripod, it ensures optimal stability during your observations and night sky photography.

Features:

• Load capacity: 35 kg (32 kg in astrophotography), compatible with tubes up to 355mm in diameter
• Mount weight: 18.7 kg (21.2 kg with the counterweight bar)
• Pointing system: Go-To with SynScan controller, over 42,900 objects in the database
• Motors: High precision stepper servo motor with belt drive, resolution of 0.03 arc/sec
• Movement speed: Up to 3.7°/sec
• Pointing accuracy: Up to 1 arc minute
• Adjustments: Latitude from 0° to 70°, azimuth +/- 15°
• Connectivity: 4 USB3.0 ports, 3 auxiliary ports, ST4 autoguiding port, power in/out
• Compatibility: Dual format dovetail (Losmandy and Vixen types)
• Power supply: 12V DC - 5A, cigarette lighter cable included
• Tripod: Compatible with EQ8 tripod or SW0479, included for optimal stability

Advantages:

• High load capacity ideal for large size instruments
• Exceptional tracking and pointing accuracy, essential for long exposure astrophotography
• Robust design with moderate weight, perfect for portable use or in a fixed observatory
• Wide connectivity for easily integrating accessories and minimizing cable clutter

Usage:

• Designed for amateur and professional astronomers wishing to observe and photograph celestial objects with increased precision
• The included tripod ensures exceptional stability, even with heavy instruments

With the Sky-Watcher CQ350 equatorial mount and its tripod, enjoy an unparalleled celestial observation and photography experience, combining robustness, precision, and flexibility.