{"id":27759,"date":"2025-09-02T18:03:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T16:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=27759"},"modified":"2026-09-11T15:01:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T13:01:22","slug":"sky-watcher-eq6-r-pro-synscan-goto","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-eq6-r-pro-synscan-goto\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro SynScan GoTo Mount &amp; Tripod"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro SynScan GoTo: The Workhorse of the Deep-Sky Photographer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EQ6-R Pro is the further development of the legendary EQ6 and one of the most popular mounts for serious astrophotography. With a 20 kg payload capacity, it can carry large Newtonians, APO refractors, and complete setups with a guidescope and camera. The belt drive virtually eliminates backlash, making tracking smooth and quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Periodic error correction (PPEC) further refines tracking accuracy, which is directly visible in tighter stars during long exposures. The polar altitude adjustment has robust adjustment screws with a large adjustment range. Alignment can be done via the built-in polar scope or via software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connections and transport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mount has an ST-4 autoguider port, a USB port for PC control, and a SNAP port for camera control. The SynScan hand controller provides access to 42,900 objects. With a payload capacity of 17.3 kg and a built-in carrying handle, the EQ6-R Pro is heavy but still portable; for transport, you can remove the counterweights separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Included<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>EQ6-R Pro Mount with Carrying Handle<\/li>\n\n\n<li>SynScan GoTo Hand Controller (42,900 Objects)<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Steel tripod with \u00d851 mm legs<\/li>\n\n\n<li>2 counterweights of 5 kg<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Illuminated polar 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 carrying case for the EQ6-R protects the mount on the go. The pillar support for EQ6, EQ6-R, and AZ-EQ6 gives long Newts more room, and a spare 12V power cable prevents a faulty connector from costing you astrophotography time.<\/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\">FOR: Astrophotographers looking to work with a 200\/1000 Newtonian, a larger APO, or a full deep-sky setup and seeking a mount that will last for years. NOT FOR: Those who primarily want to travel light and mobile; they would be better off looking at the EQM-35 Pro or the EQ-AL55i.<\/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>Equatorial mount (German type)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Max. load capacity<\/strong><\/td><td>20 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Drive<\/strong><\/td><td>Rack and pinion drive with stepper motors, PPEC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Controls<\/strong><\/td><td>SynScan GoTo Hand Controller, 42,900 Objects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Connections<\/strong><\/td><td>ST-4 autoguider, USB, SNAP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Counterweights<\/strong><\/td><td>2 x 5 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tripod<\/strong><\/td><td>Steel, 51 mm legs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mounting head weight<\/strong><\/td><td>17.3 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total weight set<\/strong><\/td><td>76.7 pounds<\/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 popular mount among serious astrophotographers: 20 kg load capacity, belt drive with virtually no backlash, PPEC, and SynScan GoTo. 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