NEQ3-2 Pro Go-To Mount

For enthusiasts interested in visual observation with a telescope up to 150mm in diameter, the NEQ3-2 mount allows for quality observations without too much vibration. The more massive version, HEQ5 Pro Go-To mount, will be preferable for those who wish to start in long-exposure astrophotography. The NEQ3-2 mount supports many beginner telescopes up to 150mm in diameter (max 5.5kg) or binoculars up to 100mm in diameter. It has fine movements in azimuth and latitude to facilitate setup and compensate for the Earth's rotation (to keep the object at the center of the ocular field).

The optical tube is adapted with a female Vixen-style dovetail bar. A accessories tray ensures good rigidity of the whole assembly. The NEQ3-2 mount can receive a polar viewfinder (optional #SW0123) in the polar axis for quick setup.

Features

• NEQ3-2 German equatorial mount
• Dual-axis motorized with automatic Go-To pointing
• Step resolution: 0.144 arc/sec
• Travel speed up to 3.4°/sec (recovery at 2x to 800x)
• Loading capacity: 5.5kg

Go-To System

• SynScan control hand controller with 42,900 common celestial objects cataloged
• Tracking mode: Sidereal, Lunar or Solar
• Functions: Park, Synchronization, Backlash, Identification, Tour...

Other Features

• Height-adjustable 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 (mains power or battery pack optional)
• Ports: autoguiding ST-4 included

Functionalities

• Automatic Go-To pointing with over 42,900 common celestial objects cataloged
• Quick and easy setup thanks to the polar viewfinder
• Sidereal, lunar or solar tracking to keep the object at the center of the ocular field