Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro Mount Head Only
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.
Technical Specifications
General Mount Info |
|
Mount Type |
Equatorial |
Payload Capacity (lbs) |
77 |
Mount head size |
434mm x 176mm x 323mm |
Mount head weight (lbs) |
33 |
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 |
No |
Power cable? |
Yes |
SNAP cable? |
Yes |
Hand controller holder? |
No |
Manual |
Yes |
Case |
No |
Case measurements |
No |
Shipping Weight (head box) |
53 pounds (24kg) |
Shipping Dimensions (head box) |
21.5"x19"x13.5" |
In the Box
- Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro Mount
- Two 22 lb. Counterweights
Warranty & Manuals
Sky-Watcher 2-Year Warranty
CQ350 Pro Mount Product Sheet