The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro EQ Mount

The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount is an astrophotography powerhouse! This telescope mount is designed with a belt drive system and stepper motors that provide accurate and silent slewing to find and track celestial objects. Take it with you to a dark sky site and travel easy with its built-in carry handle. All these features and more make the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R mount a favorite choice among astrophotographers. Capture your next APOD with the EQ6-R Pro!
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[@JonnyBravo0311]

LOL... I love how the EQ6-R is being described as portable. Carry handle, easy to move, take it with you, etc. This thing is a BEAST. The mount head alone tips the scales at nearly 40 pounds. Standard tripod is an additional 16.5 pounds. Comes with two 11 pound counterweights. This is most certainly NOT a travel-friendly rig. It is, however, a very good mount for the price point.

[@OPTTelescopes]

You're 100% right. It's not really "portable" however having the handle really does help a lot bring it to and from where you need it. It is much easier to take with you compared to the mounts that don't have the handle. But, they are heavy. definitely not one of those mounts you can stick in a backpack and hike 10 miles through the Sierras with. lol

[@JonnyBravo0311]

@@OPTTelescopes yeah, I'm going to give the "10 mile hike with the EQ6-R" a hard pass LOL! Heck, I can't even see myself humping it up and down my driveway, which is why I haven't bought one. I don't need the payload capacity at this point, either, so something like the CEM26 is right in my wheelhouse. Still semi-portable and so much more capable than my Star Adventurer Pro.

[@SteveKennedy2902]

Mine arrived today. No instruction manual but hey, I'm an IP lawyer, I read patents for a living, so I got it figured out. No power adapter for AC to DC? Would have been nice to know, but hey, that's what Amazon/Ebay is for I suppose. Now if I could just find some info on the power specs, like amperage requirements, I could make a decision on which power converter is best. Trial and error does not work well when managing electrons.

[@bostronomy]

Well shoot. Mine just came in today. Good timing.

[@weatherchaser1166]

The issue I'm wrestling with is going smaller mount with a scope easier to deal with or putting my old 11-inch SCT Nexstar tube on this. Good idea? My old fork works, but the GPS doesn't anymore, a newer controller isn't supported, plus no parts available anymore, it also locks up from time to time. At this point, I don't have any software or aids other than just viewing.

[@WinglessCarbonBasedLifeform]

Did this just come out with a Type B USB 3.0 connector to replace the Type B USB 2.0?

[@sonder1010]

Can you recommend any direct to MacBook software. We (my 12 yr old) just got the eq6rP but don’t use windows. And are finding it difficult to find any laptop (MacBook) only viewing options for now, wOut tons of mods/wifi adapters or having to download windows. It’s very confusing. Not much out there unless I am not searching properly as alpaca seems to be the only workaround she can find. Any suggestions?

[@GarnettLeary]

Any idea when you’ll restock the Orion equivalent Atlas 2’s? I keep being told 2-3 weeks. I ordered mine in August. This video just makes me more sad I still don’t have mine. It is indeed awesome. I chose the Orion branded one just so I can trip over it in the dark. Jk

[@cribs8111]

Hola, quiero comprar un telescopio en su tienda online, hacen envios a chile??

[@michaelstrauss3957]

On my wishlist for my Meade LX200 Classic 10"

[@OPTTelescopes]

This mount is one of those mounts that will last you a very long time!

[@gaminguser4968]

what is the name of that accessory you have in the search engine of the polar star?

[@OPTTelescopes]

Hey there! Is this what you were looking for? optcorp.com/products/qhy-polemaster

[@orionm4254]

Recomended scopes?

[@OPTTelescopes]

Really depends on what you're trying to shoot. On this mount specifically, any telescope under 44 lbs is fine. Less weight the better though. If you're looking for a telescope to fit your needs, email us at [e-mail] and we can help get you set up.

[@romaindechamps457]

This mount has a guiding port and counterweights... These are not reasons to buy it 😂

[@vnarayan18]

TOO EXPENSIVE TO IMPORT!!!! I hate my country (18% tax on Astro goods)