Belt drive
Quieter, smoother transmission.
The synchronous belt drive reduces backlash in the transmission path and supports smoother movement during tracking and slewing.
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Sky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro GoTo Mount with Tripod (Wi-Fi)
$2,199.00
Sky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro mount
A proven equatorial platform. Reworked for a cleaner modern workflow.
The HEQ5-R Pro combines a manufacturer-rated 15 kg payload, synchronous belt drive and built-in Wi-Fi for visual observing and astrophotography.
15 kg
maximum payload
12 kg
mount-head weight
5°-72°
latitude range
3.2°/s
maximum slew speed
Tracking and control
Built around smoother movement and finer control.
The updated drive train, stepper control and permanent periodic error correction form one connected platform for visual slewing and long-exposure tracking.
Upgraded worm wheels
More teeth, finer movement.
The right-ascension wheel has 160 teeth and the declination wheel has 144, giving the control system finer mechanical increments to work with.
Stepper control
Small, deliberate motor steps.
Each axis uses a 1.8-degree hybrid stepper motor with 64 microsteps for controlled motion across tracking and GoTo speeds.
Three tracking rates
Match the target in the sky.
Choose sidereal, solar or lunar tracking rather than treating every observing target as a sidereal object.
PPEC
Retain trained correction.
Permanent periodic error correction can retain a trained worm-error profile for later sessions.
Carrying handle
A deliberate grip point.
The built-in handle gives you a defined place to hold the 12 kg mount head during setup and pack-down.
Built-in connectivity
Control the mount without adding a Wi-Fi adaptor.
The mount broadcasts its own SynScan Wi-Fi network for control through the SynScan Pro app. USB, an autoguider port and external equipment power connections help keep a computer-controlled imaging rig organised around the mount.
Visual observing
Use built-in Wi-Fi and SynScan Pro for GoTo alignment, target finding and sidereal, solar or lunar tracking in equatorial mode.
Long-exposure imaging
The 15 kg capacity class and synchronous belt drive provide a solid starting platform for a carefully balanced astrophotography rig.
Computer-controlled rigs
USB and on-mount connectivity can reduce long cable runs as the mount moves around the sky.
Who this suits.
A good fit if
- You want one equatorial mount for both visual observing and astrophotography.
- Your complete setup fits comfortably within the 15 kg manufacturer rating.
- You want both built-in app control and an included SynScan hand controller.
Another setup may suit you if
- You need a lighter mount head than 12 kg for frequent travel or solo setup.
- Your optical tube uses a different dovetail standard and you do not want an adaptor or saddle change.
- Your complete imaging setup needs more capacity than the 15 kg manufacturer rating allows.
In the box.
HEQ5-R Pro mount head1×
1.75-inch stainless-steel tripod1×
Accessory tray1×
Counterweight shaft with extension1×
5.3 kg counterweights2×
SynScan hand controller1×
Two ways to take control.
Use the included SynScan hand controller or connect through the mount's built-in Wi-Fi and the SynScan Pro app. Optical tubes and cameras are not included.
Good to know.
The hand controller is included.
Bintel's Australian SWHEQ5-R bundle includes a SynScan hand controller as well as the mount's built-in Wi-Fi control path.
Use the specified power input.
The manual requires regulated, centre-positive DC power from 9 to 12.6 V, at least 1.5 A, through a 5.5/2.1 mm barrel plug.
Check your dovetail plate.
The exact manual specifies a standard Vixen-style saddle for this Wi-Fi model.
Operating range.
The specified operating temperature range is -10°C to 50°C. Read the official HEQ5-R Pro manual.
Manufacturer support in Australia
Sky-Watcher 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty.
Qualifying Australian and New Zealand purchases receive a five-year, non-transferable warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
What is coveredDefects in materials and workmanship for qualifying local purchases, with proof of purchase.
Important exclusionsMisuse, improper handling, unauthorised work, non-local purchase and transfer to another owner are excluded.
How to claimUse the Sky-Watcher Australia warranty form with proof of local purchase.
Specifications.
Identity and capacity
Supplier SKU
SWHEQ5-R
Mount type
German equatorial GoTo mount
Maximum payload
15 kg
Mount-head weight
12 kg, excluding tripod
Drive and tracking
Transmission
Synchronous belt drive
RA / DEC worm wheel teeth
160 / 144
RA / DEC gear ratio
480 / 432
Motor
1.8-degree hybrid stepper, 64 microsteps
Maximum slew speed
3.2° per second
Tracking rates
Sidereal, solar and lunar
RA / DEC stated resolution
0.21 / 0.23 arc-second per motor step
Periodic error correction
Permanent PPEC
Control and connections
Wireless control
Built-in Wi-Fi with SynScan Pro app
Computer connection
USB
Autoguider port
Built in
Included controller
SynScan hand controller
Mechanical
Latitude range
5° to 72°
Azimuth range
Approximately ±15°
Tripod
1.75-inch stainless steel, 5.2 kg
Counterweights
2× 5.3 kg
Counterweight rod
20 mm diameter; 310 mm plus 200 mm sections
Dovetail saddle
Standard Vixen style
Carrying handle
Built in
Power, environment and support
Power input
Regulated centre-positive DC 9-12.6 V, at least 1.5 A, 5.5/2.1 mm barrel
Operating temperature
-10°C to 50°C
Manufacturer warranty
Five years for qualifying Australian and New Zealand purchases; terms apply
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Sky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro mount
A proven equatorial platform. Reworked for a cleaner modern workflow.
The HEQ5-R Pro combines a manufacturer-rated 15 kg payload, synchronous belt drive and built-in Wi-Fi for visual observing and astrophotography.
15 kg
maximum payload
12 kg
mount-head weight
5°-72°
latitude range
3.2°/s
maximum slew speed
Tracking and control
Built around smoother movement and finer control.
The updated drive train, stepper control and permanent periodic error correction form one connected platform for visual slewing and long-exposure tracking.
Belt drive
Quieter, smoother transmission.
The synchronous belt drive reduces backlash in the transmission path and supports smoother movement during tracking and slewing.
Upgraded worm wheels
More teeth, finer movement.
The right-ascension wheel has 160 teeth and the declination wheel has 144, giving the control system finer mechanical increments to work with.
Stepper control
Small, deliberate motor steps.
Each axis uses a 1.8-degree hybrid stepper motor with 64 microsteps for controlled motion across tracking and GoTo speeds.
Three tracking rates
Match the target in the sky.
Choose sidereal, solar or lunar tracking rather than treating every observing target as a sidereal object.
PPEC
Retain trained correction.
Permanent periodic error correction can retain a trained worm-error profile for later sessions.
Carrying handle
A deliberate grip point.
The built-in handle gives you a defined place to hold the 12 kg mount head during setup and pack-down.
Built-in connectivity
Control the mount without adding a Wi-Fi adaptor.
The mount broadcasts its own SynScan Wi-Fi network for control through the SynScan Pro app. USB, an autoguider port and external equipment power connections help keep a computer-controlled imaging rig organised around the mount.
Visual observing
Use built-in Wi-Fi and SynScan Pro for GoTo alignment, target finding and sidereal, solar or lunar tracking in equatorial mode.
Long-exposure imaging
The 15 kg capacity class and synchronous belt drive provide a solid starting platform for a carefully balanced astrophotography rig.
Computer-controlled rigs
USB and on-mount connectivity can reduce long cable runs as the mount moves around the sky.
Who this suits.
A good fit if
- You want one equatorial mount for both visual observing and astrophotography.
- Your complete setup fits comfortably within the 15 kg manufacturer rating.
- You want both built-in app control and an included SynScan hand controller.
Another setup may suit you if
- You need a lighter mount head than 12 kg for frequent travel or solo setup.
- Your optical tube uses a different dovetail standard and you do not want an adaptor or saddle change.
- Your complete imaging setup needs more capacity than the 15 kg manufacturer rating allows.
In the box.
HEQ5-R Pro mount head1×
1.75-inch stainless-steel tripod1×
Accessory tray1×
Counterweight shaft with extension1×
5.3 kg counterweights2×
SynScan hand controller1×
Two ways to take control.
Use the included SynScan hand controller or connect through the mount's built-in Wi-Fi and the SynScan Pro app. Optical tubes and cameras are not included.
Good to know.
The hand controller is included.
Bintel's Australian SWHEQ5-R bundle includes a SynScan hand controller as well as the mount's built-in Wi-Fi control path.
Use the specified power input.
The manual requires regulated, centre-positive DC power from 9 to 12.6 V, at least 1.5 A, through a 5.5/2.1 mm barrel plug.
Check your dovetail plate.
The exact manual specifies a standard Vixen-style saddle for this Wi-Fi model.
Operating range.
The specified operating temperature range is -10°C to 50°C. Read the official HEQ5-R Pro manual.
Manufacturer support in Australia
Sky-Watcher 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty.
Qualifying Australian and New Zealand purchases receive a five-year, non-transferable warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
What is coveredDefects in materials and workmanship for qualifying local purchases, with proof of purchase.
Important exclusionsMisuse, improper handling, unauthorised work, non-local purchase and transfer to another owner are excluded.
How to claimUse the Sky-Watcher Australia warranty form with proof of local purchase.
Specifications.
Identity and capacity
Supplier SKU
SWHEQ5-R
Mount type
German equatorial GoTo mount
Maximum payload
15 kg
Mount-head weight
12 kg, excluding tripod
Drive and tracking
Transmission
Synchronous belt drive
RA / DEC worm wheel teeth
160 / 144
RA / DEC gear ratio
480 / 432
Motor
1.8-degree hybrid stepper, 64 microsteps
Maximum slew speed
3.2° per second
Tracking rates
Sidereal, solar and lunar
RA / DEC stated resolution
0.21 / 0.23 arc-second per motor step
Periodic error correction
Permanent PPEC
Control and connections
Wireless control
Built-in Wi-Fi with SynScan Pro app
Computer connection
USB
Autoguider port
Built in
Included controller
SynScan hand controller
Mechanical
Latitude range
5° to 72°
Azimuth range
Approximately ±15°
Tripod
1.75-inch stainless steel, 5.2 kg
Counterweights
2× 5.3 kg
Counterweight rod
20 mm diameter; 310 mm plus 200 mm sections
Dovetail saddle
Standard Vixen style
Carrying handle
Built in
Power, environment and support
Power input
Regulated centre-positive DC 9-12.6 V, at least 1.5 A, 5.5/2.1 mm barrel
Operating temperature
-10°C to 50°C
Manufacturer warranty
Five years for qualifying Australian and New Zealand purchases; terms apply
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