Sky-Watcher EQ8-Rh Pro
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher EQ8-Rh Pro is a GoTo equatorial mount for heavier or observatory-class deep-sky rigs.
mount flagship
Best Current Offer
Astronomics
In stock
Other retailers
- $9,399.00
High Point Scientific (In stock)
- $9,399.00
Mile High Astronomy (In stock)
- $11,500.00
Cloud Break Optics (In stock)
- $11,500.00
Telescopes.net (In stock)
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
- Encoder
- Pier Tripod A high-capacity imaging platform with Renishaw encoder precision and a heavy-duty tripod for field or observatory use
Electronics
- Controller
- Computerized GoTo control
Specifications
- Tripod / pier
- provide a complete out-of-the-box mounting solution
- 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-Rh 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 | $9,399.00 | In stock Updated 5/13/2026 | View Offer - $9,399.00 |
| High Point Scientific High Point Scientific | $9,399.00 | In stock Updated 5/13/2026 | View Offer - $9,399.00 |
| Mile High Astronomy Mile High Astronomy | $9,399.00 | In stock Updated 5/15/2026 | View Offer - $9,399.00 |
| Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics | $11,500.00 | In stock Updated 5/11/2026 | View Offer - $11,500.00 |
| Telescopes.net Telescopes.net | $11,500.00 | In stock Updated 5/15/2026 | View Offer - $11,500.00 |