Sky-Watcher EQ8-Rh Mount with Pier Tripod

All-metal precision internal construction makes this mount strong and stable. The EQ8-R is a perfect fit for even the largest OTAs Sky-Watcher has to offer.

Belt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error, which mean smoother, more accurate tracking.

Built-in USB 3.0, power, and serial ports eliminate cable drag and reduces the worry of cable snags

A Renishaw incremental 11.8 million tick encoder is installed on the RA axis of the EQ8-Rh virtually eliminating Periodic Error

Building on the legacy of Sky-Watcher’s popular EQ8 mount, the EQ8-Rh introduces a variety of upgrades and enhancements that make observatory-class astrophotography easier than ever.

Whisper-quiet dual belt drives greatly reduce Periodic Error while providing enhanced tracking and guiding. The fully realized cable management system eliminates cable drag and makes remote set-ups ridiculously convenient.

The EQ8-Rh features an on-axis Renishaw 11.8 million tick incremental encoder on the RA axis, virtually eliminating Periodic Error during tracking and allowing for extremely precise guiding for even the most demanding astrophotographers.

The EQ8-R has an available optional polar scope available, making polar alignment quick and easy

Cable management features four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports and three serial ports

Rock-solid, all-metal construction delivers a staggering 110 pounds of payload capacity