SkyWatcher GoTo Upgrade Kit for 16" Dobsonian (SynScan HC)
Authorised Dealer
The Sky-Watcher 16" Dobsonian GOTO Upgrade Kit is designed to transform your manual 16" Dobsonian telescope into a computerised SynScan-controlled system. Equipped with dual-axis DC servo motors, high-resolution optical encoders, and the advanced SynScan V5 hand controller, this Skywatcher GOTO upgrade kit delivers motorised tracking and precise object location with minimal setup.
Compatible with 16" Sky-Watcher Dobsonian telescopes, the go to upgrade kit simplifies your stargazing experience by enabling you to quickly locate and track celestial objects. The installation process is user-friendly, ensuring that you can enhance your telescope's capabilities with minimal effort.
With the GOTO functionality, you can find objects faster and spend more time observing the night sky. The dobsonian upgrade is backed by a 5-year Sky-Watcher limited warranty, providing added assurance of its quality and performance.
Full Specifications
| Compatibility | Sky-Watcher 16" Classic Dobsonian Telescope |
| Hand Controller | SynScan V5 with 42,900-object database |
| Motor | Dual-axis DC servo motors with encoders |
| Tracking Modes | Sidereal, Solar, Lunar |
| Alignment Methods | 1-star, 2-star, Brightest Star |
| Motor Drive | GOTO-compatible altitude and azimuth drive system with gearboxes |
| Encoder Type | Dual encoders |
| Communication Ports | RS-232, USB (via SynScan), and auxiliary port support |
| Power Supply | 12V DC, 2A minimum (not included) |
| Firmware Upgradable | Yes, via SynScan or external connection |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +40°C |
| Warranty | 5-year limited Sky-Watcher warranty |
Jacobs Digital is a speciality on-line retailer, as well as a brick-and-mortar retail store, operating in the same Auckland, NZ location for over 40 years.
9 Mokoia Road
Birkenhead
Auckland 0626
New Zealand
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