EQ6-R Pro GoTo equatorial mount The EQ6-R Pro is a belt-driven GoTo German equatorial mount rated by Sky-Watcher for a 20 kg astrophotography payload, excluding counterweights. Its 17.3 kg mount head sits on a 2-inch stainless-steel tripod.
Manufacturer model: EQ6-R Pro GoTo equatorial mount · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
The EQ6-R Pro is a belt-driven GoTo German equatorial mount rated by Sky-Watcher for a 20 kg astrophotography payload, excluding counterweights. Its 17.3 kg mount head sits on a 2-inch stainless-steel tripod.
Hybrid stepper motors drive 180:1 worms through timing belts. The manual specifies a 4.2°/s maximum slew speed, sidereal/solar/lunar tracking and selectable autoguide rates from 0.125× to 1×. Permanent periodic-error correction uses 100 segments.
Latitude adjustment covers 5–65°, with approximately ±9° azimuth adjustment. SynScan provides a 42,000+ object catalogue and alignment/GoTo functions. The dual saddle accepts the manufacturer’s 45 mm and 75 mm mounting rails.
The manual specifies 11–16 V DC at 4 A. The tripod weighs 7.5 kg; two 5 kg counterweights and an 18 mm shaft with 180 mm extension are documented. Payload calculations must include the entire optical tube, camera, guidescope and accessories.
Sky-Watcher manufacturer documentation
Global EQ6-R manual specification used. Regional tripod masses and supply ranges vary; the manual gives 7.5 kg and 11–16 V DC/4 A. No Wave or EQ8 electrical specification is substituted.
| Tripod | 2-inch stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Counterweight shaft length | 240 mm plus 180 mm extension |
| Total gear ratio | 720 |
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EQ6-R Pro GoTo equatorial mount The EQ6-R Pro is a belt-driven GoTo German equatorial mount rated by Sky-Watcher for a 20 kg astrophotography payload, excluding counterweights. Its 17.3 kg mount head sits on a 2-inch stainless-steel tripod.
Manufacturer model: EQ6-R Pro GoTo equatorial mount · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
