As a preface, it’s worth noting that I use this mount for astrophotography exclusively, and I am in the northern hemisphere.įor those in the southern hemisphere, the process is very similar all around, aside from polar aligning the mount with the south celestial pole (SCP).īefore stepping up to the EQ6-R, I used a number of intermediate-level astrophotography mounts, including the slightly smaller HEQ5 Pro SynScan model.
Related Video: My first run with the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro in the backyard Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Reviewīefore we dive into some of the interesting features you may not have known about, here is an overview of exactly what the “EQ6” is capable of. Whether you already own the EQ6-R Pro and are looking to tap into more of its features, or are trying to decide which equatorial mount is best for your visual observation or astrophotography goals, this article should offer up some useful input from someone who’s been in your shoes. Some of my favorite photos captured using the EQ6-R Pro. In this post, I’ll share some of my favorite features of this EQ mount that I have experienced over several imaging sessions in the backyard. I have been using the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro telescope mount since October 2018, and have used it to capture several deep sky images of nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters in space. The core specifications of this equatorial mount include having a built-in ST-4 autoguider port, a payload capacity of 44 pounds, and a SynScan computer hand controller with an extensive database of objects. This equatorial (EQ) mount is capable of providing precise, accurate tracking of the night sky, and is suitable for long-exposure astrophotography. The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro is a computerized equatorial telescope mount with GoTo capabilities.
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