Sky-Watcher Goto V.5 Upgrade Pack for EQ3-2

Goto V.5 Upgrade Pack for EQ3-2

Over 42,900 objects at your fingertips

Allows you to transform your standard EQ3-2 into a Goto version.

The pack includes:

• Goto V.5 hand controller
• Two stepper motors (1x DEC, 1x RA)
• Motor electronics panel
• Cables for the hand controller & motors
• Hand controller holder

The intuitive menus of the Goto hand controller offer you a sky tour or the targeting of a specific subject, it contains a database of over 42,900 celestial objects. Even a novice user can master the instrument in just a few observation sessions. Initialization is done on one, two, or three stars. It can be used without the Goto function and with the sidereal tracking of objects. Update possible via the internet.

Main features of the Goto pack:

Physical

• Hand controller: can be updated via the internet. Accepts new functions such as increased accuracy (PAE) or the new GPS module.
• High precision stepper motor (1.8° angle and 64 microsteps).
• Motor control panel
• Resolution up to 0.144 arc seconds

• Centering speeds 0.5x, 1x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x

• Tracking speeds: sidereal, lunar, solar
• Tracking mode: equatorial in RA
• ST-4 autoguide port. Guiding speeds 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, and 1x
• Supported weight: approximately 18 kg to 25 kg (visual)
• Silent operation
• Required power supply: 12V DC (center positive). Cigarette lighter cable included. We recommend the PT-17Ah station or the optional 220V power adapter.

Software

• Alignment methods: On one, two, or three stars
• Pointing accuracy up to 1 arc minute
• 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 (including the one provided)
• Unknown object identification

Preparation Privi.

Each instrument is individually checked to optimize your visual enjoyment. Clever stickers allow you to quickly locate the main levers and adjustment scales.

• Update to the latest software version of the Goto hand controller V3.xx

A true mini user guide

The detailed instruction manual in French is a great help for getting started in astronomy.

Observation tools

A CD-ROM with two software programs (Moon Atlas and Planetarium) as well as a rotating star map are included in the standard equipment. An undeniable plus for preparing your observations well.

• Software to control the Goto mount via the computer and the RS232 cable