Equatorial mounts usually come as German equatorial or fork mounts. They both use a wedge set at an angle equal to the observer's latitude, in order to point to the celestial pole.
Sky-Watcher manufactures manual Equatorial Mounts and SynScan GoTo Equatorial Mounts.
Sky-Watcher SynScan mounts provide extremely high precision tracking and have built in autoguider ports.
For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the HEQ5 PRO SynScantm is your answer.
Simple solutions for users who would like to attach their smaller telescope to a convenient computerized system but do not wish to deal with the weight of the HEQ5 or EQ6 mounts.
The award winning, innovative and highly versatile Sky-Watcher Allview motorised robotic mount & tripod is an indispensible companion for all your imaging and observational needs.
The superb EQ3-2 mount receives high marks from experienced observers. This sturdy mount offers precision and stability along with a host of other features for the serious astronomer.
The EQ2 Equatorial Mount is suited to both beginners and experienced astronomers. It offers very good stability and the tall, fully adjustable aluminium tripod with large accessory tray is a real plus.
The new HEQ5 SynTrek is effectively a hybrid of the standard HEQ5 and the HEQ5 PRO SynScan. It is basically a standard EQ6 but with a pre-installed PRO SynScan motherboard and stepper motors, and supplied with its own unique SynTrek hand-controller.
