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 two 22-pound counterweights.

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    Two 22 lb Counterweights

• 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
• Two 22-pound counterweights

• 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. does this come with the 110v power adapter?

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

Q: 2. 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: 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. Will this work with my Celestron NexStar 130SLT 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope?

A: Yes, you can

Q: 5. What's the difference between the Economy and the Standard versions?

A: The Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi GoTo AZ Mount BH #SKS21110 • MFR #S21110 (standard) has built-in GPS. The economy does not

Q: 6. Here is my question: Is Sky-Watcher HEQ5 GoTo Equatorial Mount with Tripod compatible with Losmandy-style dovetail plate (does it have Losmandy-style saddle?)? I plan to use this mount & tripod with Sky-Watcher Evostar 150DX ED APO 150mm f/8 Refractor. Thanks!

A: The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 GoTo Equatorial Mount with Tripod BH #SKS30400K • MFR #S30400 is compatible with the Losmandy-style dovetail plate

Q: 7. Is this the newer model which includes a USB A port for direct PC connection (by passing the hand controller)?

A: This is Sky-Watcher product # s30300 as per Sky-Watcher website: https://www.skywatcherusa.com/products/eq6-r-pro

Q: 8. 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: 9. 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: 10. Can I use CQ350 mount with Skywatcher Stainless Steel 2" Tripod for EQ6, to Celestron C11 SCT

A: The Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro GoTo Mount will only fit the tripod included in this kit: https://bhpho.to/3iNH49W. And yes, it will support the Celestron C11 SCT telescope.