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EQ8-R Mount Head Only with Counterweights

$4,050.00
SKU S30612
110-pound (50 kg) Payload

All-metal precision internal construction makes this mount strong and stable. The EQ8-R is a perfect fit for even the largest OTAs Sky-Watcher has to offer.

Belt-drive On Both Axes

Belt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error, which mean smoother, more accurate tracking.

Integrated Cable Management System

Built-in USB 3.0, power, and serial ports eliminate cable drag and reduces the worry of cable snags

Pier Tripod NOT included
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Building on the legacy of Sky-Watcher’s popular EQ8 mount, the EQ8-R introduces a variety of upgrades and enhancements that make observatory-class astrophotography easier than ever.

Whisper-quiet dual belt drives greatly reduce Periodic Error while providing enhanced tracking and guiding. The fully realized cable management system eliminates cable drag and makes remote set-ups ridiculously convenient.

EQ8-R and EQ8-RH optional polar scope

The EQ8-R has an available optional polar scope available, making polar alignment quick and easy

Includes four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports, and three serial ports

Cable management features four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports and three serial ports

Rock-solid, all-metal construction

Rock-solid, all-metal construction delivers a staggering 110 pounds of payload capacity

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