{"product_id":"sky-watcher-premium-motor-drive-for-eq1-mount","title":"Sky Watcher Premium Motor Drive for EQ1 Mount","description":"\u003c!-- jacobs-auto-desc v1 --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eTransform your manual stargazing sessions into seamless cosmic journeys with the Sky-Watcher Premium Motor Drive for EQ1 Mounts. By automating right ascension tracking, this dedicated DC motor compensates for Earth's rotation to keep celestial targets centred in your eyepiece without constant hand adjustments. Spend your nights genuinely studying distant nebulae, planetary details, and lunar landscapes rather than repeatedly nudging your telescope controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;min-width:150px;text-align:center;padding:16px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;border-radius:12px;background:#FAFAF9;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"16.24 7.76 14.12 14.12 7.76 16.24 9.88 9.88 16.24 7.76\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eSingle-Axis Drive\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#78716C;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eSmooth R.A. tracking\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;min-width:150px;text-align:center;padding:16px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;border-radius:12px;background:#FAFAF9;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cline x1=\"4\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"4\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"20\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"20\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"1\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"7\" y2=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"9\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"17\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"23\" y2=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eMultiple Speeds\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#78716C;margin-top:2px;\"\u003e2x and 4x speed control\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;min-width:150px;text-align:center;padding:16px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;border-radius:12px;background:#FAFAF9;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 12.79A9 9 0 1 1 11.21 3 7 7 0 0 0 21 12.79z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eExtended Power\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#78716C;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eLasts multiple nights\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eEffortless Celestial Tracking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eEarth's constant rotation means celestial objects quickly drift out of your field of view, especially at medium and high magnifications. This single-axis DC motor drive continuously rotates your right ascension axis at sidereal rate, keeping targets locked precisely where you want them. It eliminates the vibrations caused by manual slow-motion cables so you can share views with friends and family uninterrupted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003ePrecise Hand Controller Framing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eFine-tuning your target within the eyepiece is straightforward using the included push-button hand controller. Equipped with 2x and 4x tracking speeds specifically calibrated for the EQ1 mount, it allows quick, gentle adjustments to centre your view without disturbing telescope balance. It offers total control at your fingertips, whether zeroing in on a planetary crescent or scanning along the lunar terminator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #e06a0f;background:#FDF1E7;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"13 2 3 14 12 14 11 22 21 10 12 10 13 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Multi-Night Battery Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for efficient field use, a single set of four D-cell batteries delivers enough power to run the motor through several full nights of uninterrupted observation.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;line-height:1.7;padding-left:0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic R.A. Tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e – Counteracts Earth's rotation along the right ascension axis to maintain objects steady in the eyepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cline x1=\"4\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"4\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"20\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"20\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"1\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"7\" y2=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"9\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"17\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"23\" y2=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDual Slew Speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – Switch seamlessly between 2x and 4x tracking rates via the hand controller for precise target positioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"13 2 3 14 12 14 11 22 21 10 12 10 13 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDC Motor Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides steady, quiet motorized performance tailored specifically for the EQ1 equatorial mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 12.79A9 9 0 1 1 11.21 3 7 7 0 0 0 21 12.79z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLong-Lasting Power Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e – Operates on standard D-cell batteries to support multiple viewing sessions without mains electricity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"12 2 2 7 12 12 22 7 12 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 17 12 22 22 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 12 12 17 22 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Hand Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e – Direct push-button control enables quick framing corrections without nudging the optical tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:14px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eMD-EQ1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eMount Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eSky-Watcher EQ1 Equatorial Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eSingle Axis (R.A.) DC Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eTracking Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e2x and 4x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e4x D-cell batteries (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eBattery Runtime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eSeveral nights of observing per battery set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;line-height:1.7;padding-left:0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Sky-Watcher EQ1 DC Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Hand Controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Battery Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;line-height:1.7;padding-left:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"7 10 12 15 17 10\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skywatcher.com\/download\/manual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#e06a0f;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eProduct Manuals \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"7 10 12 15 17 10\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skywatcher.com\/download\/product\/manual\/md-eq1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#e06a0f;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eProduct Manuals \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"7 10 12 15 17 10\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skywatcher.com\/LegalAndPrivacyNotices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#e06a0f;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eProduct Manuals \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49551896772867,"sku":"SWA-EQ1RADRIVE-P","price":222.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/1859\/files\/SWA-EQ1RADRIVE.webp?v=1789281068","url":"https:\/\/www.jacobsdigital.co.nz\/products\/sky-watcher-premium-motor-drive-for-eq1-mount","provider":"Jacobs Digital","version":"1.0","type":"link"}