Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro Mount with Heavy-Duty Field Tripod
A Heavy-Duty Mount Made with Astrophotographers in Mind!
Sky-Watcher has designed the CQ350 Pro Mount to be a serious contender for beginning and experienced astro-imagers alike. This observatory-class powerhouse of a mount is portable enough for field use while delivering top-quality performance so you can capture the beauty of the night sky. If you are looking for a mount that can support large OTAs and accessories like guiders, filters, cameras, and more, then look no further! The Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro mount has an impressive 77 lb. payload capacity with built-in USB PC control and a hand controller for versatile mount control options. Get the most out of your imaging sessions with the CQ350 Pro GoTo Equatorial mount from Sky-Watcher!
The CQ350 Pro mount joins the ranks of high-quality Sky-Watcher mounts, entering the lineup right between the EQ8-R Pro and the EQ6-R Pro mounts. This Sky-Watcher mount fills the payload gap and will satisfy the astrophotographer looking for a supremely dialed-in, observatory-class mount setup. The mount head comes also comes with a heavy-duty field tripod, a sturdy counterweight bar, and two 22 lb. counterweights, so you have everything you need to mount your user-supplied OTA and accessories right out of the box! The CQ350 mount is capable of easily supporting Sky-Watcher's largest OTAs, including the Esprit 150ED Triplet refractor (not included). Once the OTA is mounted, you'll still have the room to mount your imaging equipment. The mount can do all this and only weighs 33 lb. Talk about an excellent payload capacity ratio! Sky-Watcher is always looking for ways to build on its innovations and have included many features so you can get the most out of your GoTo EQ mount, such as hard stops, auto-home functionality, batch exposures function, and the necessary SNAP and power cables.
Sky-Watcher Delivers Top-Performance with the CQ350 Pro Mount Package
The CQ350 Pro Equatorial mount is full of features that make it a heavy-duty, top performer. From the massive 77 lb. payload and sturdy construction to the many connection options, drive system, and included tripod, you will get the most out of your imaging sessions with this premier Sky-Watcher mount. Learn more about these features below:
77 lb. Payload Capacity and Mount Construction
This equatorial mount from Sky-Watcher boasts an impressive 77 lb. (35 kg) payload capacity. The CQ350 Pro all-metal precision internal construction makes the mount body strong and stable, allowing the mount to carry even the largest of OTAs from Sky-Watcher and other manufacturers. The 33 lb. mount head body may be observation-class, but it is light enough to take into the field. It also includes large adjustment knobs, allowing for easy mount position manipulation, even with gloves, so you can get your OTA and accessories exactly where you want them. Also included on the body of the mount is a D-/V-style dovetail mounting platform and a place for an optional polar scope (not included).
Versatile Connection Options
Get ready for a versatile mount connection hub! The Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro equatorial mount comes with a plethora of connection options in its complete integrated cable management system. The included ports are as follows: four USB3.0 Out ports which sit adjacent to three 2.1 mm central positive Out ports, three AUX Out ports, three Aux In ports, a PC connect USB-to-serial port, a USB3.0 Type B In port, a SNAP port, one power input port, a hand controller port, an autoguider port, and a 12V DC power aircraft cable port for secure power connection. Also included is a V5 SynScan hand controller for manual GoTo control. This controller contains a 42,000+ object database.
Drive System
Featured in the CQ350 Pro mount is a high-precision, 0.9° hybrid stepper motor, spring-loaded worm gears, synchronous wheel and belt drive modes, and locking clutches for the RA and DEC axes. The belt drive provides minimal backlash and significantly reduces the periodic error while remaining very quiet. This function provides smoother, more accurate tracking, so you can get crisp celestial images.
Heavy-Duty Tripod
Included with the CQ350 Pro EQ mount head is a heavy-duty steel tripod that will provide a rock-solid performance. The steel tripod legs measure 2.75" (70 mm) in diameter, which is great for stability. Weighing in at 34.5 lb., this tripod is definitely hefty enough to support your mount and the user-supplied OTA and accessories, and you can be sure your equipment is safe. The extended and retracted height of the tripod is 30.5" / 42.5", and the spread, when retracted/extended, comes in at 39" x 56". This mount is also compatible with the EQ8-R tripod.