SkyWatcher EQ-AL55i PRO Goto Equatorial Mount & Tripod

Product Description

The exciting and versatile EQ-AL55i PRO wifi equatorial mount and tripod features a dual-position counterweight bar, making it usable at ALL latitudes from 0-90 degrees thus solving the problem for users living in, or travelling to, areas of extreme latitude, beyond the capability of most conventional mounts. The EQ-AL55i is fully controllable with a smart device via it's built in Wi-Fi module using the free Synscan Pro App for iOS or Android.

The EQ-AL55i PRO mount features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment, interfaces for USB-C, autoguider, optional SynScan hand controller and SNAP shutter control for your DSLR (programmable via Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android).

With its 10kg payload capacity, the EQ-AL55i PRO is well-equipped, via its 45mm dovetail saddle, to handle a wide variety of OTAs and peripheral equipment.

The EQ-AL55i PRO is a great mount for the astro-photographer and visual observer that wants a mount combining excellent performance and good portability. A 200mm tripod extension tube (code 20860) and Synscan computerised handset and cable (code 20948/20193) and 5kg Counterweight (code 20950) are available as an optional accessories.

Specifications
High Precision DC servo Motors.
RA axis Resolution 0.32 Arc Second
Slewing speed up to 4°/sec (1000X).
Ports: USB, SNAP, Power, ST-4 & Synscan Hand Controller (optional)
Built-in Wi-Fi Module
ST-4 type Autoguider Interface: Supports 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x 1x guiding rate
Single Axis Tracking
Tracking Rate: Lunar, Solar or Sidereal
Controller: Synscan Pro App (iOS, Android or PC)
Compatible with Synscan™ Hand Controller (optional accessory) with 42,900+ Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues.
Supplied with Polarscope with LED illumination
Latitude Adjustment 0° to 90°
R.A. Worm Gear 73.4mm Diameter, 144 Teeth
DEC Worm Gear 51.6mm Diameter, 100 Teeth
R.A. Worm Drive 11mm Diameter
DEC Worm Drive 11mm Diameter
45mm Dovetail Saddle
Payload Capacity 10kg
Counterweight Bar 20mm Diameter, Mountable in 2 x Positions
Counterweights supplied: 1 set of 5.3kg (1.8kg & 3.5kg)
Weight of Mount Head only: 3.8kg
1.75" Diameter Stainless Steel Tripod & Accessory Tray, Weight 5.7kg
Power Requirement DC12V 2A Tip Positive (via external supply)