Sturdy manual equatorial mount designed to provide precision and stability. The Sky-Watcher EQ3-2 Deluxe features slow-motion controls on both axes, metal setting circles, a bubble level and a large adjustable aluminium tripod with accessory tray.
Designed for astronomical observation, the Sky-Watcher EQ3-2 Deluxe is a manual equatorial mount combining stability, precision and straightforward operation.
The mount rests on a large adjustable aluminium tripod equipped with an accessory tray. A built-in bubble level allows the system to be levelled quickly before observation.
Slow-motion controls provide continuous manual tracking of celestial objects. Both the right ascension and declination axes feature full 360° worm-gear tracking controls.
Dual metal setting circles can also be used to locate targets from their celestial coordinates.
The EQ3-2 Deluxe can be equipped with an optional polar scope to assist with polar alignment. Optional single-axis or dual-axis DC motor drives can also be installed for automatic tracking.
Slow-Motion Controls on Both Axes
Manual slow-motion controls allow precise adjustment of the mount.
They also provide continuous manual tracking of celestial objects during observation.
360° Worm-Gear Controls
Both right ascension and declination axes feature full 360° worm-gear controls.
This design provides continuous and precise positioning of the instrument.
Metal Setting Circles
Two metal setting circles are integrated into the mount.
They allow celestial coordinates to be used when locating a target.
Built-In Bubble Level
A bubble level allows the mount to be levelled quickly and accurately before use.
Adjustable Aluminium Tripod
The EQ3-2 Deluxe is supplied with a large adjustable aluminium tripod.
An accessory tray is also included.
Optional Polar Scope
A polar scope is available separately.
It can be used to assist with polar alignment.
Optional Motor Drives
Optional DC motor drives can be installed on the EQ3-2 Deluxe.
Two configurations are available:
• Single-axis motor drive
• Dual-axis motor drive
These systems add automatic tracking capability to the mount.
Technical Specifications
• Manufacturer : Sky-Watcher
• Model : EQ3-2 Deluxe
• Manufacturer product code : 20448
• Type : Manual equatorial mount
• Slow-motion controls : Yes
• Slow-motion axes : R.A. and DEC
• Drive : Worm gear
• 360° control : R.A. and DEC axes
• Setting circles : 2
• Setting circle material : Metal
• Bubble level : Built in
• Tripod : Adjustable aluminium
• Accessory tray : Included
• Polar scope : Available separately
• Single-axis DC motor drive : Optional
• Dual-axis DC motor drive : Optional
Package Contents
• Sky-Watcher EQ3-2 Deluxe mount
• Adjustable aluminium tripod
• Accessory tray
• Slow-motion controls
Not Included
• Polar scope
• Single-axis DC motor drive
• Dual-axis DC motor drive
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