NEQ3-2 Pro Go-To Equatorial Mount for Astronomy - Sky-Watcher

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, is preferable for those looking to start in long exposure astrophotography. The NEQ3-2 mount supports many beginner telescopes up to 150mm in diameter (5.5kg max) or refractors up to 100mm in diameter. It features fine movements in azimuth and latitude to facilitate polar alignment and compensate for Earth's rotation (to keep the object centered in the field of view of the eyepiece).

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

Specifications

• German equatorial mount NEQ3-2
• Motorized dual axes with automatic Go-To pointing
• Stepper motor resolution: 0.144 arc/sec
• Movement speed up to 3.4°/sec (tracking from 2x to 800x)
• Load capacity: 5.5kg

Go-To System

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

Other Features

• Adjustable height 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: cigarette lighter cable provided, 12V DC (AC power or battery pack optional)
• Ports: ST-4 autoguiding 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 of view
• "Tour" function allowing the mount to point to the most interesting objects throughout the 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 height tubular steel tripod (71cm to 123cm)
• 1 accessory tray
• 1 power cable cigarette lighter plug
• User manual in French