{"id":27741,"date":"2025-09-02T18:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T16:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=27741"},"modified":"2026-08-23T15:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:06:34","slug":"sky-watcher-az-eq6-gt-synscan-goto","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-az-eq6-gt-synscan-goto\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 GT SynScan GoTo Mount &amp; Tripod"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 GT SynScan GoTo: EQ6-class with a dual personality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AZ-EQ6 GT combines the equatorial precision required for astrophotography with the speed of an alt-azimuth mount for visual work. In AZ mode, you mount two telescopes in parallel: handy for public viewing nights or to run a photo setup and a spotting scope side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dual encoders (Freedom Find) allow you to move the telescope manually without losing alignment. The belt drive keeps tracking smooth and quiet, with periodic error correction for long exposures. The redesigned polar block and slip clutches make setup stable and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Load capacity and transport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a 20 kg payload capacity, the AZ-EQ6 GT supports large Newtonians, apochromatic refractors, and complete astrophotography setups. The mount head weighs 15.4 kg and the stainless steel tripod weighs 7.5 kg, keeping the mount easy to lift in two parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Included<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>AZ-EQ6 GT mount head with dual encoders<\/li>\n\n\n<li>SynScan GoTo Hand Controller (42,900 Objects)<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Stainless steel tripod, \u00d851 mm legs (max. height 147 cm)<\/li>\n\n\n<li>2 counterweights of 5 kg (bar \u00d825 mm)<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Pole finder<\/li>\n\n\n<li>12V power cable<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Oklop transport bag for EQ6, NEQ6, and AZEQ6 is custom-made for this mount. A spare 12V power cable for the AZ-EQ6GT and EQ6-R prevents power issues in the field, and the pier adapter for EQ6 mounts provides extra clearance for long tubes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For whom yes, for whom no<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pros: advanced observers and astrophotographers looking for a mount for both worlds, or who want to work with two instruments simultaneously. Cons: those who only do astrophotography and are on a budget; the EQ6-R Pro offers the same imaging performance for less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Hybrid mounting: equatorial and azimuthal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Max. load capacity<\/strong><\/td><td>20 kg (per side in AZ mode)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Drive<\/strong><\/td><td>Rack and pinion drive with stepper motors, PPEC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Encoders<\/strong><\/td><td>Dual encoders (manual movement without alignment loss)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Controls<\/strong><\/td><td>SynScan GoTo Hand Controller, 42,900 Objects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Counterweights<\/strong><\/td><td>2 x 5 kg (bar \u00d825 mm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tripod<\/strong><\/td><td>Stainless steel, \u00d851 mm, max. height 147 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Head weight \/ tripod<\/strong><\/td><td>15.4 kg \/ 7.5 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total weight set<\/strong><\/td><td>33 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nutrition<\/strong><\/td><td>12V DC<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The disassembly of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/sky-watcher\/\">Sky-Watcher<\/a> is a base that will last you for years. Unsure which mount is best for your telescope and your goals? Contact us, we'd be happy to help you decide.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most versatile mount in the EQ6 series: 20 kg payload capacity, can be used equatorially and azimuthally, dual encoders and belt drive. 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