Monture NEQ3-2 Pro Go-To

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, the HEQ5 Pro Go-To mount, will be preferable for those who want 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 compensates for Earth's rotation (to keep the object centered in the eyepiece's field).

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

Features

• 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 hand controller with 42,900 objects from common celestial catalogs
• Tracking mode: Sidereal, Lunar, or Solar
• Functions: 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 included, 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's field
• "Tour" function allowing the mount to point at the most interesting objects throughout the evening
• Indication of date, time, and observation location in the hand controller

Kit

• 1 NEQ3-2 equatorial mount
• 1 Pro Go-To kit for NEQ3-2 (to be assembled by yourself on the mount)
• 1 SynScan Go-To hand 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 supply cable with cigarette lighter plug
• User manual in French