EQ8-R Pro GoTo Equatorial MountFeatures The EQ8 High Precision EQ mount is pier tripod based. It comes with a SynScan hand controller, 2x10kg counterweights, with a payload of 50kg. The patented Freedom Find (dual encoder) technology allows the telescope to be moved manually whenever the user wishes but with no need for re alignment! 50 kg Payload Capacity Super Smooth PE Curve PPEC Whisper Slew Small Backlash Auto Home Function DSLR Interface Permanent Periodic Error Correction