Sky Watcher Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Mount - Multi-Purpose GoTo SynScan Dual OTA Mount - EQ & Dual AZ Modes - 44 Pound Payload Capacity (S30330)

The AZ-EQ6 is the ultimate multi-role mount, blending the popularity of an EQ mount with the convenience of an Alt-Az mount. With its heavy duty 44-pound payload capacity, the AZ-EQ6 can handle a large variety of optical systems for both imaging and visual applications. In EQ mode the mount works for long exposure, deep sky imaging, while in Alt-Az mode it works for visual with one or even two telescopes with the addition of the secondary mounting saddle (included with the mount). 44-pound payload capacity handles a large variety of OTAs. German equatorial/Alt-Az/dual-OTA mode. Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC). Belt drive delivers super smooth PE curve with low backlash and silent slewing. Dual encoders with Freedom Find technology allow manual use of the mount without losing alignment.