Courses
Arizona Sky Village
Rancho Hidalgo Sky Village and Equestrian Centre
ASTROBLAST 2008
Buy with confidence from Green Witch - 01954 211 288
SynScan is a computerised GOTO System that will find and track objects automatically. It is easy to set up and operate. Novices and experienced users will find it invaluable. Sky Watcher have fitted it to a range of mounts catering for small, medium and targe telescopes. It is available in telescope packages offered in other sections of our catalogue, but here we make the SynScan Mounts available fo rthose who want to use them with their own telescopes.The four mounts are the NEQ3, the EQ5, the HEQ5 and the EQ6. The NEQ3 is the lightest and is suitable for small telescopes. Load carrying capacity and weight increase up to the EQ6 .The SynScan system is also available separately for anyone wanting to upgrade their existing mount. We recommend using a rechargeable power supply with any of these mounts. It is cheaper and more convenient than using dry cells, amd safer than running off a mains power supply, especially when the dew falls. The 7Amp-hour version is suitable for most uses but a 17Amp-hour pack is available for anyone needing to run other equipment as well.
The NEQ3 SynScan is the lightest computerised mount in this range and is recommended for refractors up to 80mm in aperture and reflectors up to 150mm.
The EQ5 SynScan computerised mount is suitable for rrefractors up to 100mm in aperture and reflectors up to 200mm.
The HEQ5 SynScan computerised mount is suitable for refractors up to 120mm in aperture and reflectors up to 250mm.
The HEQ5 won the Sky at Night group test award and is highly recommended for those who want a stable, computerised mount but don't require the weight of the EQ6.
The EQ6 is the sturdiest and most stable mount in the SynScan rannge and will carry refractors in excess of 120mm and reflectors up to 300mm in aperture.
Available for easily upgrading the standard (non-PRO) mountings for computerised GO-TO capabilities. Kits comprise V.3 SynScanTM Flash Upgradeable GO-TO handset, 2 x Stepper Motors for DEC and R.A. Drives, Replacement Control Panel / Motor Board, Hand Control Cable, Cable Clamp and Hand Control Holder (12V D.C. Power Supply required - not supplied).
Available for easily upgrading the standard (non-PRO) EQ5 mount for computerised GO-TO capability. Kits comprise V.3 SynScanTM Flash Upgradeable GO-TO handset, 2 x Stepper Motors for DEC and R.A. Drives, Replacement Control Panel / Motor Board, Hand Control Cable, Cable Clamp and Hand Control Holder (12V D.C. Power Supply required - not supplied).
Available for easily upgrading the standard (non-PRO) HEQ5 or EQ6 mountings for computerised GO-TO capabilities. Kits comprise V.3 SynScanTM Flash Upgradeable GO-TO handset, 2 X Stepper Motors for DEC and R.A. Drives,Replacement Control Panel / Motor Board, Hand Control Cable, Cable Clamp and Hand Control Holder. (12V D.C. Power Supply Required (not supplied.)
Available for easily upgrading the standard (non-PRO) EQ6 mount for computerised GO-TO capability. Kits comprise V.3 SynScanTM Flash Upgradeable GO-TO handset, 2 X Stepper Motors for DEC and R.A. Drives, Replacement Control Panel / Motor Board, Hand Control Cable, Hand Control, Cable Clamp and Hand Control Holder. (12V D.C. Power Supply Required - not supplied.)
A plug-in accessory for the V.3 Handset (requires V3.1 Firmware) that uses global positioning satellite technology to automatically locate and input the users position (longitude & latitude) to the handset. Supplied with USB connector.
For V.2 owners wanting to upgrade, the V.3 SynScan hand control includes new features such as: Firmware-updateability via the internet, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE), and capability to store star alignment data. Also can accept new GPS mouse attachment.
Rechargeable 12v 7Amp-hour portable power supply suitable for all SynScan and SynTrak mounts. Incorporates red and white lights. Highly recommended as a cheaper alternative than dry cells and a safer alternative than a mains-driven supply.
Heavy-duty rechargeable and portable power supply. Similar to the 7Amp-hour version but with a capacity of 17Amp-hours. Suitable for astronomers who want to run dew heaters and other ancillary equipment as well as the telescope.
Green Witch Tel: 01954 211 288
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Signed copies by Iain Nicolson