SKYWATCHER CQ350 WITH HERCULES TRIPOD

This bundle pairs the Sky-Watcher CQ350 mount with the Geoptik Hercules wooden tripod, giving an extremely solid and portable platform for the demands of astrophotography.

The CQ350 tripod is bulky and difficult to transport. In contrast, the Hercules is much lighter, made of the finest beech wood treated for outdoor use, offers excellent stability, vibration damping and heavy load capability. The base plate is finely CNC-machined and anodized.

The height of the tripod can range from 700 mm to 850 mm for the medium Hercules 70, or 950 mm to 1100 mm for the tall Hercules 95 via aluminium extenders. These extenders are reversible, offering the possibility of a rubber or metal tip. The triangle support is laminated beech and has five holes for 1.25" eyepieces and three holes for 2" eyepieces, as well as a section to hold small parts such as screws, filters, etc. The tripod legs also feature three holes each for 1.25" & 2" eyepieces.

The new Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro is an observatory-class GO-TO Equatorial mount designed for serious astrophotography and observing with large telescopes. With a high payload of 35kg, the CQ350 is suitable for large OTAs with long focal lengths.

The CQ350 features spring-loaded worm gears with synchronous wheel and belt transmission for accurate tracking with minimal backlash. The mount also features automatic home positioning sensors.

The built-in 4 port USB hub below the saddle plate allows you to connect your camera, guider, filter wheel and other USB accessories. This reduces the amount of cables hanging from the telescope which can get caught or introduce drag during an imaging session. The hub also includes three 5.5 x 2.1 DC power ports, allowing accessories to be powered through the mount.

The CQ350 Hercules package is available in either Red or Black and with your choice of Hercules tall or Hercules medium tripods depending on your height requirements.

Items included

• CQ350 mount head
• Geoptik Hercules wooden tripod
• Stainless steel counterweight shaft
• Two 10kg counterweights
• SynScan V5 hand controller
• USB 3.0 cable for hub
• USB 3.0 active extension cable
• User manual
• Power cable with cigarette plug
• Shutter release cable for Canon EOS
• 2 x Azimuth adjustment knobs
• 6mm Allen wrench
• Azimuth locking bolts