Monture NEQ3-2 Pro Go-To

For amateurs 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 (5.5kg max) or refractors up to 100mm in diameter. It has fine adjustments in azimuth and latitude to facilitate leveling and compensates for Earth’s rotation (to keep the object centered in the eyepiece field).

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

Characteristics

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

Go-To System

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

Other features

• Adjustable height steel tubular 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 included, 12V DC (mains 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 leveling thanks to the polar finder
• Sidereal, lunar, or solar tracking to keep the object centered in the eyepiece field
• "Tour" function allowing you to point the mount towards the most interesting objects throughout the evening
• Indication of date, time, and observation location in the control pad

Kit

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