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Until May 2nd, 2025, orders under US$800 will not incur any duties or taxes upon delivery. Please note that orders under US$800 crossing the Canada-USA border after this date will be subject to duties. They will be billed by the carrier, and you will be responsible to pay them. Prioritize ordering items that are in stock!
Until May 2nd, 2025, orders under US$800 will not incur any duties or taxes upon delivery. Please note that orders under US$800 crossing the Canada-USA border after this date will be subject to duties. They will be billed by the carrier, and you will be responsible to pay them. Prioritize ordering items that are in stock!

Building on the legacy of Sky-Watcher’s popular EQ8 mount, the EQ8-R introduces a variety of upgrades and enhancements that make observatory-class astrophotography easier than ever.

Whisper-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.

EQ8-R and EQ8-RH optional polar scope

The EQ8-R has an available optional polar scope available, making polar alignment quick and easy

Includes four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports, and three serial ports

Cable management features four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports and three serial ports

Rock-solid, all-metal construction

Rock-solid, all-metal construction delivers a staggering 110 pounds of payload capacity

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