This Sky-Watcher HEQ-5 Equatorial Mount & Stainless Steel Tripod has a payload capacity of up to 18 Kg. It is specially designed for observers who need similar steadiness of the EQ6 mount, but find the EQ6 too physically demanding. The high precision HEQ-5 Equatorial Mount features engraved aluminium setting circles & a latitude scale, built-in polar scope holder & polarscope, large R.A. & DEC. locking clamps, built-in dual axis motor drives with multi-speed hand controller, & retractable counterweight shaft & counterweight. The field tripod is remarkably stable with adjustable height, incorporating 1.75" diameter stainless steel tripod legs. Can be easily upgraded to a fully computerised Go-To mount with the HEQ5 Syn Scan™ PRO GOTO Upgrade Kit (Product code 887) available separately.