Sky-Watcher Goto Synscan EQ/AZ V.5 controller

SynScan EQ/AZ Goto controller V.5

Over 42,900 objects at your fingertips

The intuitive menus of the Goto controller offer you a sky tour or the targeting of a specific subject, containing a database of over 42,900 celestial objects. Even a novice user can master the instrument in just a few observation sessions. Calibration is done on one, two, or three stars.

It can be used without the Goto function and with sidereal tracking of objects. Updates are possible via the internet.

Mount Compatibility

• Sky-Watcher azimuth mount (GTi, GTe, Star Discovery, etc.)
• Sky-Watcher equatorial mount (EQ3 PRO, EQ5 PRO, HEQ5, EQ6, etc.)

To connect the mount with the controller. Requires a connection cable, optional.

• Cable for AZ Goto Synscan / Star Discovery. Link 20160
• Cable for HEQ5 PRO SynScan. Link 20193
• Cable type EQ6 PRO SynScan. Link 20192

Main features of the Goto controller:

• Controller V.5: can be updated via the internet. Accepts new features such as increased accuracy (PAE) or the new GPS module.

• Alignment methods: On one, two, or three stars
• Centering speeds 0.5x, 1x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x
• Tracking speeds: sidereal, lunar, solar
• Guiding speeds 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, and 1x
• Tracking mode: equatorial in RA
• Pointing accuracy up to 1 arc min
• Complete catalogs M, NGC, IC, Caldwell & SAO
• SynScan™ database: +42,900 objects including planets, star names, double stars, variable stars & user-defined objects
• Backlash compensation
• Periodic error correction (PEC)
• Ability to improve accuracy with the PAE function
• High-end PC interface: Nexstar 5i protocol compatible with ASCOM

• PC compatible: works with most astronomy software
• Unknown object identification
• Required power supply: 12V DC (center positive).