{"id":91164,"date":"2025-12-04T18:48:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T17:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=91164"},"modified":"2026-03-11T16:13:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:13:37","slug":"sky-watcher-hm5-polar-finderscope-eq5-neq5-eq6","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-hm5-polar-finderscope-eq5-neq5-eq6\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher HM5 Polar Finderscope EQ5 \/ NEQ5 \/ EQ6"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Skywatcher HM5 EQ-5<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Better alignment for instantly sharper results<\/strong><br>The Skywatcher HM5 EQ-5 helps align your mount quickly and accurately. You simply screw the pole finder into the back of the mount. Within seconds, you can see exactly where to aim. This way you start without fuss and without guesswork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"91165\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Skywatcher-HM5-EQ-5-NEQ-5-EQ-6-voor-poolzoeker-2.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher HM5 EQ-5 pole finder freestanding on white background with scale around housing.\" class=\"wp-image-91165\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More precision, so better images<\/strong><br>The celestial pole is just next to the Pole Star. Therefore, without a polar finder, you quickly get out of alignment. With the HM5, you avoid that. You follow objects more fluidly and your image stays calmer. This makes the difference between a stable image and one that keeps drifting away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"91166\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Skywatcher-HM5-EQ-5-NEQ-5-EQ-6-voor-poolzoeker-3.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher HM5 EQ-5 mounted in the back of an EQ5 mount for pole alignment.\" class=\"wp-image-91166\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Made for long exposure times<\/strong><br>Improved alignment lets you use longer exposures without stars turning into streaks. Your images stay sharp and round, so your astrophotos look more reliable. It works in both the northern and southern hemispheres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simple, fast and reliable<\/strong><br>You don't need to calibrate anything or make complicated adjustments. The HM5 EQ-5 fits directly on EQ5, NEQ-5 and EQ6 mounts. You point, tighten, and you're ready for an accurate session. Ideal if you want to get more out of your mount without extra electronics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>General<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Seeker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>Pole finder<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Capacity<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Suitable for mount<\/td><td>EQ5, NEQ-5, EQ6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skywatcher HM5 EQ-5 comes with improved crosshairs and accurate scaling for fast polar alignment of EQ5, NEQ-5 and EQ6 mounts - ideal for accurate visual observation and astrophotography with long shutter speeds. \u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":98291,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[542],"product_cat":[590,501],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-91164","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-sky-watcher","product_cat-montering-accessoires","product_cat-red-dot-finders-en-reflex-sights","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":90560,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-pillar-tripod-support-eq6\/","url_meta":{"origin":91164,"position":0},"title":"Sky-Watcher Pillar Adapter (Pillar Support) for EQ6 \/ EQ6-R \/ AZ-EQ6","author":"","date":"30-11-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Skywatcher EQ-6 mount comes with a very stable column tripod including adapter, tube, three-arm base with rollers and set screws - 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