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Sky Watcher EQM-35 – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Belt-driven, Astrophotography ready, Computerized Hand Controller with 42,900+ Celestial Object Database,White

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Style: EQM-35


Features

  • INNOVATIVE MODULAR DESIGN: Customizable design allows for the EQM-35 to be used as a standard EQ mount or as a lightweight tracking platform using a dec bracket (sold separately), making it the perfect grab-and-go telescope mount
  • ALL-METAL CONSTRUCTION: Beefy, all-metal construction provides 22-pound payload capacity, perfect for all but the heaviest optical tubes
  • 42, 000 OBJECT DATABASE: SynScan hand controller with 42, 000plus object database will keep even the most experienced astronomer busy for countless observing nights
  • 180-TOOTH RA GEAR: A large, 180-tooth RA gear on the EQM35 provides users with smooth, accurate tracking

Description

Sky-Watcher’s EQM-35 is a modular, lightweight, customizable, Go-To equatorial mount ideal for entry-level astrophotographers, as well as those seeking a lightweight grab-and-go mount. The mount provides a convenient, stable platform for refractors up to 100mm or up to 127mm Maksutovs, and although it’s designed as an imaging system, it works astonishingly well for visual use. This mount is perfect for the beginner as well as the more advanced astronomer. Using our proprietary SynScan hand controller, the EQM-35 provides a user-friendly interface with automatic slewing to over 42, 000 objects in the night sky. The hand controller can also connect to a computer using USB cable (cable sold separately), enabling computer control with most astronomy programs, including The SkyX, Stellarium, and Starry Night. With an innovative modular design, the EQM-35 is capable of being used as a computerized Go-To mount, or as a lightweight motorized equatorial tracking platform by removing the dec assembly and attaching the Star Adventurer’s dec bracket (sold separately) for a perfect grab-and-go setup for travel astrophotography. While most mounts leave you high and dry to purchase accessories on your own, Sky- Watcher includes plenty of accessories to get you started. In addition to the SynScan hand controller, the EQM-35 mount comes with two 7. 5lb counterweights and an 8” V-style dovetail bar. A polar finderscope is also included to assist with setup and alignment.

Brand: Sky Watcher


Color: White


Form Factor: Stand Alone


Compatible Devices: Smartphones, Tablets, Other handheld electronics


Compatible Phone Models: Most Smartphones


Product Dimensions: 57.5 x 50 x 50 inches


Item Weight: 22.7 pounds


Item model number: S30500


Date First Available: July 6, 2018


Manufacturer: Sky-Watcher


Country of Origin: China


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    • Works really well if you know how to use it
Style: EQM-35
This mount is very good for "beginners", but not really easy to work with if you don't know what you're doing. I'm going to start with my setup: - Mount: EQM-35 - Telescope: Celestron Nexstar 6SE - Control: Laptop connected via software - Software: Stellarium & Starry Night 8 (got if free with my 6SE) So basically this is a very sturdy mount for my telescope, if you go with a similar or smaller scope go for it. Set up was a little complicated as I was reading the wrong part of the manual (user error). But after I figured it out it was pretty straight foward. One small issue is that the aligning scope came 270° shifted to the side, which I had to manually correct by disassembling it; something that should come perfect from factory as the mount simply won't align properly especially if you get the manual version. But that was it. Now for software setup. The best way to get this working properly as I've read in forums and found out myself through trial and error is to have the following softwares installed. First you're going to need ASCOM as well as the ASCOM EQMOD (both are needed to work properly) connected via an USB type B directly on the controller of the mount. Second you'll need a stargazing app, I recommend Stellarium for first timers as it is the easiest to learn and there are plenty of tutorials on YouTube on how to use it and it is also a great base for any future apps you might want to get later on. Just make sure you get the Qt5 version of Stellarium as the Qt6 does not support ASCOM and won't work connect to the mount. For connecting to the mount and alignment, just go with a tutorial on YT, it's very simple and works wonders; it just takes a little bit of time and some getting used to. The manual also has some instructions if you decide to use the hand controller instead, which is actually a lot simpler and easier to use but won't have as many stargazing and deep sky options compared to a specialized software. If you do all of this correctly it should all work fine. Good luck and have fun with your new toy :) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024 by 0L1V31R4
    • Watch the price
Style: EQM-35
Price of this mount varies. A basic mount for light scopes for AP. A great mount for goto visual. Lots of tweaks you can do to improve it. But very usable out of the box. Good first goto mount. Can be tied to a computer and tracking. Can need adjustments to get everything lined up right. Can need tweaking to get it tracking to it's potential. Could use a more heavy duty tripod. Update it before first use. Easy to do online. It been around for awhile, so lots of information online. Not as good as the old Mead LX75, and costs more. But Mead is gone. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024 by Excellent Silverwing cover
    • Wonderful mount if you know what you are doing
Style: EQM-35
Tl;dr: This is a fantastic, solid, stable, highly capable, mount. The tripod alone is almost worth the price, it makes most tripods for mounts in this category look like they were made out of fly-fishing poles. The 'modular' design is a bit weird, but the mount controller has a usb-b port, making computer control straightforward - if you have a phd in computer science (luckily, I do - nothing is 'straightforward' in astrophotography!). It is heavy though, probably not one for a camping trip or frequent 'dark site' trips unless you are much younger than me (78). Now for the rant: This mount has bushings, rather than ball or roller bearings, on both RA and DEC axis. (Minor peeve - 'bushings' ARE 'bearings'. They aren't ball or roller bearings, but beware of any online advice saying this mount doesn't have 'bearings'. The writer has already revealed how little s/he knows.) The bushings often come from the factory extremely tight and stiff. Perhaps the factory assumes they will loosen as they 'work in'. In any case, this can result in poor, erratic (jerky) tracking. Ok for visual use, maybe, horrible for astrophotography. There are simple fixes for this. See esp 'Sky-Watcher EQM-35 - making it work properly (BELOW 1" RMS GUIDING) in 3 simple steps!' by Kamil Pekala on YT. 'Simple' - well, maybe. I bought mine from Amazon resale for a nice discount. Perfect condition, except the previous buyer obviously attempted an overhaul similar to what Kamil describes, and failed. The DEC locking collar was extremely stiff, and the previous owner was unable to loosen it, creating minor damage in the process. Luckily, nothing I couldn't work around. So. Do I recommend this mount: ABSOLUTELY, if you are comfortable around mechanicals and parts that can bind and be a bear to get to release. HOWEVER, If you just want something plug-and-play, and have never played with engines, axles, grease, and that sort of stuff, well, maybe this isn't the mount for you. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024 by Bruce D'Ambrosio
    • The electronics don't work.
Style: EQM-35
I've has this mount for almost two years and have had nothing but problems. I think it's the electronics that are screwed up. I've never been able to get the scope to track at all. The hand controller read out indicates it is slewing but nothing happens with the motors. It will slew with sometimes with Stellarium to some random place but then it always disconnects. I've used three different laptops and it's the same problem. Popular astro software doesn't work with this mount either. I've updated the firmware, sought advice and nobody can figure it out. I've thought about buying a new hand controller/computer, but I'm reluctant to sink anymore money into this mount. The good part is it is a solid stable mount, but that's is useless if the electronics don't work. I guess it would make a great boat anchor. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021 by Stovetop

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