For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the HEQ5 PRO SynScan is your answer.

The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SynScan is designed with the novice user in mind. With the user-friendly pushbutton hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The hand control allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.

The HEQ5 PRO SynScan also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate:

Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute.

Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.

Stepper motors with 1.8" step angle and 64 micro steps driven.

Slewing speed up to 3.4 deg/sec (800X). Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography.

Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.

Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues.

Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.