The CQ350 Pro GoTo Mount boasts a 77-pound payload capacity, enough to support Sky-Watcher's largest optical tube assemblies (OTAs), guide scopes, and imaging rigs. It features an array of connections for power and data, and whisper-quiet belt drives for minimal backlash and greatly reduced periodic error. Other features include a high-precision, 0.9° hybrid stepper motor, spring-loaded worm gears, synchronous wheel and belt drive modes, locking RA and declination clutches, an oversized latitude knob that can be operated while wearing gloves, and a Losmandy/Vixen-style dovetail mounting platform. The CQ350 comes with an adjustable steel tripod with 2.8"-diameter legs.

Motorized and Computer-Guided EQ Mount    SynScan 42,000-Object Hand Controller    Heavy 77 lb Payload Capacity    Belt Drive for Precise Tracking/Pointing    SNAP Port for Astrophotography    D/V Saddle Plate    Steel Tripod Included

• 77-pound payload capacity supports large OTAs plus guiders, filters, cameras, and more
• Observatory class equatorial GoTo mount with built-in USB PC control
• Belt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error while remaining whisper quiet
• Stepper motors have no internal gear box, further reducing backlash
• SNAP port eliminates the need for remote shutter release cable
• Autoguide port compatible with most of today's best autoguiders
• D/V saddle plate to handle a wide variety of OTAs
• Optional illuminated polar scope
• 42,000+ object data base
• Sidereal, solar and lunar tracking modes
• Heavy duty steel tripod for rock-solid performance

• 4x USB Out port hub sits adjacent to three 2.1mm central positive power out ports, plus three Out AUX ports, three In AUX ports, PC connect USB-to-serial port, USB-B In port, SNAP port, one power input port, hand controller port, autoguider port, 12V DC power aircraft cable port for secure power connection to the mount

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this the regular HEQ5 or the HEQ5 PRO?

A: This is the information from Sky-Watcher website. No mention of the word pro. https://www.skywatcherusa.com/products/heq5-mount

Q: 2. Can I use this mount with Orion MAK 127, Orion Apex 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope , it weighs 9 pounds

A: Yes as long as the OTA has a Vixen Style Mount, which I assume so. The Mount has an 11-pound Payload Capacity, so weight will work for that OTA.

Q: 3. Does this particular item count with a threaded hole in the clutch ring? I heard that some instances of this mount (probably from earlier releases) got no thread, thus no way to attach a counterweight. Thank you.

A: This is the only information being offered bt Sky-Watcher https://www.skywatcherusa.com/products/az-gti-mount

Q: 4. What AC Power adapter is recommended? The B&H #SKACDCPA listed in the Accessories has no meaningful specs, while the Mount does

A: The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial GoTo Mount with Tripod Kit comes with a DC power cable (cigarette lighter) so you can power it from a car or a Celestron Power Tank. The Sky-Watcher AC/DC Power Adapter (BH #SKACDCPA ) converts the included DC cord for use in a household AC outlet.

Q: 5. Is there a case that will fit the head unit without the tripod

A: Probably one of the Pelican trunk cases. depending on the head dimensions only.

Q: 6. will this work with my sky-watcher classic 250p, the 10' dob?

A: Unfortunately due to the size of a Dobsonian telescope they cannot be supported by the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial GoTo Mount with Tripod Kit. No EQ mount will be compatible with a Dobsonian style telescope.

Q: 7. Mounting plates aren't listed under accessories: what mounting plate would I need for mounting super-telephoto lenses? (And WHY are none listed under "accessories" for the EQ6-R?)

A: Your lenses will require that they have a tripod collar to attach a Explore Scientific DSLR Camera Vixen-Style Dovetail Assembly (11") BH #EXDSLRCDA • MFR #DSLRCDA They do come in different lengths.

Q: 8. Does the AZ-GTI come with the bar and weight to be used in the eq mode, and does this mount have a guide port for autoguiding ?.

A: The maximum capacity of the guider is 11 lbs, with no option to add an additional counterweight. An essential bracket is Not included. There is an input for the Hand control, not none for an auto guider.

Q: 9. Which power adaptor(s) will work with this mount (correct plug & power). Thanks

A: Any 12v P4 plug (5.5mm x 2.1mm) connected to 12v batteries ( advised range is 9v -13v ) such as acid batteries, li-Po powerbanks and power supplies.

Q: 10. does this come with the 110V power adapter? Or do you have to purchase a separate power supply adapter?

A: The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial GoTo Mount with Tripod Kit BH #SKEQ6RV2 • MFR #S30300 dose not come with an AC adapter