{"product_id":"sky-watcher-cq350-pro-mount-w-heavy-duty-field-tripod","title":"Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro Mount w\/ Heavy Duty Field Tripod","description":"\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher’s all-new CQ350 is a fully-GoTo equatorial platform entering their mount lineup right between the flagship EQ8-R Pro and EQ6-R Pro mounts (already favorites among world-class imagers and serious-minded newbies), filling the payload gap to satisfy the discerning astrophotographer’s endless pursuit of a supremely dialed-in, observatory-class setup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvailable as mount head only and mount head with tripod kit options, the CQ350 boasts a hefty 77-pound\/35 kg payload capacity capable of supporting Sky-Watcher’s largest OTAs including the Esprit 150ED Triplet Refractor and the massive Quattro 250P Imaging Newtonian with ease, with room to spare for accessories, guidescopes, and imaging equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher’s CQ350 is also packed with well-positioned electrical options to manage cables, power, computer connection, imaging accessories, and more.  A convenient 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 Type B In port, SNAP port, one power input port, hand controller port, autoguider port, and a 12V DC power aircraft cable port for secure power connection to the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther special features of the CQ350 include a high-precision, 0.9° hybrid stepper motor, spring loaded worm gears, synchronous wheel and belt drive modes, locking RA and Dec clutches, an oversized latitude knob for use with cold weather gloves on, a D-\/V-style dovetail mounting platform, and optional external polar scope. The CQ350 mount head is also compatible with the EQ8-R tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the world’s leading consumer telescope and mount manufacturers, Sky-Watcher is continually improving on its past innovations to bring to market precision instruments that discerning astronomy enthusiasts of every skill level desire. With other features including hard stops, auto-home functionality, batch exposures function, the V5 SynScan hand controller’s 42,000+ GoTo database, 2x 22-pound counterweights and beefy counterweight bar, plus included SNAP and power cables, the CQ350 packs heavy-duty form with heavy-duty function for a heavy-duty foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned to be a serious contender for up-and-coming imagers as well as seasoned aces looking to build atop a supremely solid performance platform, the CQ350 is an observatory-class powerhouse that is still portable enough for field use, awaiting the master craftsman to coax down the beauty of the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMassive 77-pound payload capacity supports large OTAs plus guiders, filters, cameras, and more\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eObservatory class equatorial GoTo mount with built-in USB PC control\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eBelt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error while remaining whisper quiet\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eStepper motors have no internal gear box, further reducing backlash\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eSNAP port eliminates the need for remote shutter release cable\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAutoguide port compatible with most of today’s best autoguiders\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eD\/V saddle plate to handle a wide variety of OTAs\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eOptional illuminated polar scope\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e42,000+ object data base\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHeavy duty steel tripod for rock-solid performance\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDC power cord included\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTwo 22-pound counterweights\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSidereal, solar and lunar tracking modes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eCQ350 pro mount head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2x 22 lb counterweights\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eTripod\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHand Controller Holder\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eSNAP cable\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eManual\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54066599788887,"sku":"SW-S30810","price":4695.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/9178\/4535\/files\/Sky-Watcher-CQ350-Pro-Mount-w-Heavy-Duty-Field-Tripod.jpg?v=1784383904","url":"https:\/\/fagerdahen.com\/products\/sky-watcher-cq350-pro-mount-w-heavy-duty-field-tripod","provider":"fagerdahen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}