Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pro

Name: Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pro
Brand: Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pro is a GoTo equatorial mount for heavier or observatory-class deep-sky rigs.

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Best Current Offer

Astronomics

In stock

$4,999.00

Other retailers

High Point Scientific (In stock)
$4,999.00
Mile High Astronomy (In stock)
$4,999.00
Starizona (In stock)
$4,999.00
Telescopes.net (In stock)
$4,999.00
Cloud Break Optics (In stock)
$5,999.00

Specifications

Mount

Mount type: D-style
Drive system: Belt
Payload capacity: 110
Latitude range: 10° to 65°
Mount weight: 31 kg

Motion

Slew rate: 1000x, 800x, 600x, 400x, 200x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 2x, 1x

Electronics

Controller: Computerized GoTo control

Specifications

Tripod / pier: Heavy-duty pier tripod
Power: DC11-16v 4A

Astrophotography Fit

A heavy-payload mount that should be chosen by realistic imaging payload, not headline capacity alone.

Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pro is a flagship GoTo equatorial mount for computerized tracking and guiding.

For long-exposure astrophotography, use a conservative imaging payload. The telescope, camera, guide hardware, dew heaters, dovetails, and cables all count, and guiding performance matters more than the catalog payload number.

Best paired with

Autoguided refractors or corrected reflectors within conservative payload limits
Stable tripod or pier and balanced counterweights
Computer or hand-controller workflow with good polar alignment

Not recommended for

Payloads at the rated maximum for imaging
Users who need an airline-portable rig above all else
Long focal length work without guiding and careful balance

Where To Buy

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Retailer	Price	Availability	View Offer
Astronomics Astronomics	$4,999.00	In stock Updated 8/5/2026	View Offer - $4,999.00
High Point Scientific High Point Scientific	$4,999.00	In stock Updated 8/5/2026	View Offer - $4,999.00
Mile High Astronomy Mile High Astronomy	$4,999.00	In stock Updated 8/4/2026	View Offer - $4,999.00
Starizona Starizona	$4,999.00	In stock Updated 8/5/2026	View Offer - $4,999.00
Telescopes.net Telescopes.net	$4,999.00	In stock Updated 8/5/2026	View Offer - $4,999.00
Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics	$5,999.00	In stock Updated 8/4/2026	View Offer - $5,999.00

Price History

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