Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro Mount with Heavy-Duty Tripod (S30810)
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Sky-Watcher’s all-new CQ350 is a fully-GoTo equatorial platform entering their mount lineup right between the flagship EQ8-R Pro and EQ6-R Pro mounts (already favorites among world-class imagers and serious-minded newbies), filling the payload gap to satisfy the discerning astrophotographer’s endless pursuit of a supremely dialed-in, observatory-class setup.
Available as mount head only and mount head with tripod kit options, the CQ350 boasts a hefty 77-pound/35 kg payload capacity capable of supporting Sky-Watcher’s largest OTAs including the Esprit 150ED Triplet Refractor and the massive Quattro 250P Imaging Newtonian with ease, with room to spare for accessories, guidescopes, and imaging equipment.
Sky-Watcher’s CQ350 is also packed with well-positioned electrical options to manage cables, power, computer connection, imaging accessories, and more. A convenient 4x USB Out port hub sits adjacent to three 2.1mm central positive power out ports, plus three Out AUX ports, three In AUX ports, PC connect USB-to-serial port, USB Type B In port, SNAP port, one power input port, hand controller port, autoguider port, and a 12V DC power aircraft cable port for secure power connection to the mount.
Other special features of the CQ350 include a high-precision, 0.9° hybrid stepper motor, spring loaded worm gears, synchronous wheel and belt drive modes, locking RA and Dec clutches, an oversized latitude knob for use with cold weather gloves on, a D-/V-style dovetail mounting platform, and optional external polar scope. The CQ350 mount head is also compatible with the EQ8-R tripod.
One of the world’s leading consumer telescope and mount manufacturers, Sky-Watcher is continually improving on its past innovations to bring to market precision instruments that discerning astronomy enthusiasts of every skill level desire. With other features including hard stops, auto-home functionality, batch exposures function, the V5 SynScan hand controller’s 42,000+ GoTo database, 2x 22-pound counterweights and beefy counterweight bar, plus included SNAP and power cables, the CQ350 packs heavy-duty form with heavy-duty function for a heavy-duty foundation.
Designed to be a serious contender for up-and-coming imagers as well as seasoned aces looking to build atop a supremely solid performance platform, the CQ350 is an observatory-class powerhouse that is still portable enough for field use, awaiting the master craftsman to coax down the beauty of the night sky.
General Mount Info | |
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Mount Type | Equatorial |
Payload Capacity (lbs) | 77 |
Mount head size | 434mm x 176mm x 323mm |
Mount head weight (lbs) | 33 |
Tripod Weight (lbs) | 34.5 |
Tripod Retracted/Extended | 30.5" / 42.5" |
Tripod Spread Retracted/Extended | 39"x56" |
Tripod folded measurements | 11"x11"x37" |
Tripod Leg diameter | 70mm |
Mounting Saddle type | D/V-style |
Counterweight bar? | Yes |
Counterweight bar retractable? | No |
Counterweight bar length and diameter | 15" x 31.5mm |
Type of motor | Stepper |
Drive type | Belt |
Spring Loaded Worms | Yes |
RA gear size | 155mm |
Polar Scope | Optional |
Tracking Modes | Sideral, Solar, Lunar |
Latitude Range (degrees) | 10° to 70° |
Computer/Drive System Info | |
GoTo | Yes |
Hand controller port | Yes (RJ-45, 8pin) |
Guide Port? | Yes (RJ-12, 6pin) |
SNAP Port? | Yes (2.1mm) |
PC connect USB port? | Yes (USB-B) |
Cable management? | Yes |
USBs (how many and type) | 4x USB ports |
Power ports (how many and type) | 3x 2.1mm central positive (DC 6v to 24v 5amp) |
AUX ports (how many and type) | RJ-10, RJ-12, RJ-45 |
Built-in GPS? | No |
Built-in WiFi? | No |
Hand controller? | Yes |
Hand controller cable used | Yes |
GoTo Database | 42,000+ objects |
Power requirements? | DC11~16v |
Internal Battery Pack | No |
Mount power port size and style | 2.1mm female |
Included Accessories | |
Counter Weight | 2x 22 pound (9.9kg) |
Polarscope | No |
Tripod | Yes |
Power cable? | Yes |
SNAP cable? | Yes |
Hand controller holder? | Yes |
Manual | Yes |
Case | No |
Case measurements | No |
Shipping Weight (head box) | 53 pounds (24kg) |
Shipping Dimensions (head box) | 21.5"x19"x13.5" |
Shipping Weight (tripod box) | 53 pounds (24kg) |
Shipping Dimensions (tripod box) | 45"x18.5"x20.5" |
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