{"id":27732,"date":"2025-09-02T17:57:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T15:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=27732"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:47:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:47:47","slug":"sky-watcher-eq5-pro-synscan-goto","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-eq5-pro-synscan-goto\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher EQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sky-Watcher EQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo is a lightweight but versatile equatorial mount designed for visual astronomy and the first steps in astrophotography. With a carrying capacity of 10 kg, the EQ5 Pro provides a solid base for medium-sized refractors and Newtons, such as a 150\/750 or a 100 mm APO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mount is equipped with stepper motors on both axes and the computer-controlled <strong>SynScan GoTo System<\/strong> with a database of 42,900 celestial objects. After a simple polar alignment via the integrated polar finder, the mount can find and track objects automatically. Thanks to motorized tracking, the moon, planets and deep-sky objects remain in focus for long periods of time - ideal for longer observations or short photographic sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EQ5 Pro GoTo supports multiple alignment methods (1-, 2- and 3-star) and features tracking modes for sidereal, lunar and solar tracking. The stable steel tripod and included counterweights create a low-vibration base, which is important for higher magnifications or photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of construction and capabilities, the EQ5 Pro represents the step between the lighter EQ3 and the heavier HEQ5 Pro. This makes it an excellent choice for those looking for a compact but complete mount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application<\/strong><br>The Sky-Watcher EQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo is ideal for visual observers who like to find and track objects automatically, and for beginners in astrophotography. For heavier telescopes or serious deep-sky photography, the HEQ5 Pro or EQ6-R Pro is a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type: Equatorial mount (EQ5 series)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max. load capacity: 10 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counterweights: 2 pieces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive: worm gear, motors on both axes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Propulsion: SynScan GoTo, database 42,900 objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positioning: automatic, 1, 2 or 3 stars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracking modes: sidereal, moon, sun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polar finder: integrated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stand: steel tripod, max. height approx. 120 cm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total set weight: approximately 22 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color: white<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"701\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"368\">Sky-Watcher EQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo comes with steel tripod, counterweights and SynScan hand controls - 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