{"product_id":"sky-watcher-eq8-rh-mount","title":"Sky-Watcher EQ8-Rh Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - This item comes in 2 variants. The standard version with a hand controller (EQ8-Rh) and the Wi-Fi version without a hand controller (EQ8-Rhi). The specs are the exact same otherwise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e110-pound (50 kg) Payload\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelt-drive On Both Axes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error, which mean smoother, more accurate tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Cable Management System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in USB 3.0, power, and serial ports eliminate cable drag and reduces the worry of cable snags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn-axis Renishaw Encoder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Renishaw incremental 11.8 million tick encoder is installed on the RA axis of the EQ8-Rh virtually eliminating Periodic Error\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisper-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/7095\/5123\/files\/polar-scope.jpg?70\" alt=\"EQ8-R and EQ8-RH optional polar scope\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EQ8-R has an available optional polar scope available, making polar alignment quick and easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-flex-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/7095\/5123\/files\/usb-ports.jpg?70\" alt=\"Includes four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports, 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