{"product_id":"sky-watcher-eq8-goto-mount-synscan-hc","title":"Sky-Watcher EQ8 Goto Mount (Synscan HC)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher EQ8 Goto Mount (Synscan HC)\u003cbr\u003e(Sky-Watcher SWEQ8NOPIER )\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEQ8 Mount\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBelt Drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUSB \u0026amp; Power Ports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFreedom Find Encoder\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e50Kg Payload Capacity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePermanent Periodic Error Correction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Sky-Watcher EQ8 GoTo Mount (SynScan HC) is a high-capacity equatorial mount designed for serious astronomers and astrophotographers requiring precision tracking and stability for large optical tubes and imaging setups. With an impressive 50kg payload capacity, it is well suited for heavy telescopes and advanced imaging equipment, providing a stable platform for accurate observation and long-exposure photography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquipped with the SynScan Hand Controller, the EQ8 offers full GoTo functionality, allowing users to quickly locate and track celestial objects with ease. Its high pointing accuracy of up to 5 arc minutes ensures reliable object acquisition, while the Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) system enhances tracking precision by minimising mechanical errors over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"SKY-WATCHER","offers":[{"title":"RYDA","offer_id":40428618973385,"sku":"10074187","price":5214.41,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9803\/5810\/files\/6d0af92f49f84443a47063c7795ab39e.jpg?v=1782462444","url":"https:\/\/www.jbhifi.com.au\/products\/sky-watcher-eq8-goto-mount-synscan-hc","provider":"JB Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}