---
product_id: 83763851
title: "Sky Watcher EQM-35 – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Belt-driven, Astrophotography ready, Computerized Hand Controller with 42,900+ Celestial Object Database,White"
brand: "sky-watcher"
price: "$3088"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/83763851-sky-watcher-eqm-35-fully-computerized-goto-german-equatorial-telescope
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# All-metal build supports 22 lbs payload 180-tooth RA gear for ultra-smooth tracking 42,900+ celestial objects in SynScan database Sky Watcher EQM-35 – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Belt-driven, Astrophotography ready, Computerized Hand Controller with 42,900+ Celestial Object Database,White

**Brand:** sky-watcher
**Price:** $3088
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Own the night sky with precision and power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sky Watcher EQM-35 – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Belt-driven, Astrophotography ready, Computerized Hand Controller with 42,900+ Celestial Object Database,White by sky-watcher
- **How much does it cost?** $3088 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/83763851-sky-watcher-eqm-35-fully-computerized-goto-german-equatorial-telescope)

## Best For

- sky-watcher enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sky-watcher brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug, Play & Control:** USB connectivity enables seamless integration with top astronomy software like Stellarium and The SkyX.
- • **Built to Last & Carry:** Heavy-duty all-metal construction supports up to 22 lbs, perfect for growing your astrophotography gear.
- • **Precision Tracking Mastery:** Experience buttery-smooth, accurate star tracking with a robust 180-tooth RA gear system.
- • **Explore the Cosmos Instantly:** Access over 42,900 celestial objects via the intuitive SynScan hand controller—never miss a cosmic event.
- • **Modular Flexibility for Every Adventure:** Switch effortlessly between a full GoTo mount and a lightweight tracking platform for grab-and-go stargazing.

## Overview

The Sky-Watcher EQM-35 is a fully computerized German equatorial mount designed for both beginner and advanced astrophotographers. Featuring a rugged all-metal frame supporting up to 22 pounds, a high-precision 180-tooth RA gear for smooth tracking, and a SynScan hand controller with a vast 42,900+ object database, it offers versatile modularity for both stationary and travel setups. USB compatibility allows integration with popular astronomy software, making it a reliable, customizable platform to elevate your celestial observations.

## Description

Sky-Watcher’s EQM-35 is a modular, lightweight, customizable, Go-To equatorial mount ideal for entry-level astrophotographers, as well as those seeking a lightweight grab-and-go mount. The mount provides a convenient, stable platform for refractors up to 100mm or up to 127mm Maksutovs, and although it’s designed as an imaging system, it works astonishingly well for visual use. This mount is perfect for the beginner as well as the more advanced astronomer. Using our proprietary SynScan hand controller, the EQM-35 provides a user-friendly interface with automatic slewing to over 42, 000 objects in the night sky. The hand controller can also connect to a computer using USB cable (cable sold separately), enabling computer control with most astronomy programs, including The SkyX, Stellarium, and Starry Night. With an innovative modular design, the EQM-35 is capable of being used as a computerized Go-To mount, or as a lightweight motorized equatorial tracking platform by removing the dec assembly and attaching the Star Adventurer’s dec bracket (sold separately) for a perfect grab-and-go setup for travel astrophotography. While most mounts leave you high and dry to purchase accessories on your own, Sky-Watcher includes plenty of accessories to get you started. In addition to the SynScan hand controller, the EQM-35 mount comes with two 7. 5lb counterweights and an 8” V-style dovetail bar. A polar finderscope is also included to assist with setup and alignment.

Review: Buy a quality mount and it will last you! - I normally don't leave reviews anymore these days but figured I would leave one today because I am jazzed on Astrophotography and this mount! Why the EQM35? Well, it’s a good budget mount at $725, it can also handle up to 22 pounds of weight so if I ever outgrow the RedCat Telescope I can upgrade to a larger APO. Also, this mount offers a GOTO system so you can plug in the coordinates into the SynScan hand control unit and find 49,000 objects in the sky. Out of the box, it can track 30-60 seconds in the stars. I have been averaging about 30-40 seconds without guiding. Overall this is a great setup however there are some drawbacks. First, the setup requires power so you need a dedicated power supply for the EQM-3. Either you need a power cell that supports a 12V cigarette lighter or a dedicated power supply. Since I don’t plan on leaving my Bortles Class 4 backyard for the current time being, I purchased the Celestron AC Adapter – 5 Amp Continuous power, Black (18780) which was recommended by the Sky-Watcher customer service team whom I can say is darn right amazing! Next, it’s more complex so when you set this up not only do you need to polar align the mount you also need to configure either 1, 2, or 3-star alignment so you can easily move around the sky. So far the single star alignment was been working great for me! Finally, it’s bulkier than say an iOptron Sky-Guider Pro so it’s not as easy to just pick up and move, so if you do move it during a session you need polar align and star align again. Even with the few drawbacks, it’s a fantastic mount and so stable! I have been really pleased with the setup, instructions, and overall solid build quality even though it’s an entry mount. Also, solid customer service is a big plus! As long as I don’t keep going down the rabbit hole of buying more astrophotography equipment this setup should last me for multiple years. I also included an image of M11 the Wild Duck Cluster as well. -------- Issues / Solutions I have had with the mount #1 When star aligning the mount I could do a fine adjustment with the arrow pad after pointing to VEGA. I wasn't sure but suspected I needed to update the firmware which can be done with a USB Printer cable and software from the main SkyWatcher.com website. First, plug in the mount and USB cable to the SysScan hand unit and check in the device manager on Windows under ports. Mine was COM3. Next, turn off the mount and unplug the USB printer cable then while holding down 0 and 8 on the SysScan hand unit turn on the power. It will then boot into the boot loader mode, plug in the USB cable, and run the software to upgrade. The current version is 4.39.15 as of 5.10.2020. Once the process updates shut down the system and unplug the USB cable. #2 The SysScan holder unit slides around a lot and I dropped the handheld unit multiple times as the holder was sliding around when I grabbed the SysScan. I put two rubber bands on the leg in between the holder unit and it works great now without moving any more. I have a picture of it attached to the post.
Review: Wonderful mount if you know what you are doing - Tl;dr: This is a fantastic, solid, stable, highly capable, mount. The tripod alone is almost worth the price, it makes most tripods for mounts in this category look like they were made out of fly-fishing poles. The 'modular' design is a bit weird, but the mount controller has a usb-b port, making computer control straightforward - if you have a phd in computer science (luckily, I do - nothing is 'straightforward' in astrophotography!). It is heavy though, probably not one for a camping trip or frequent 'dark site' trips unless you are much younger than me (78). Now for the rant: This mount has bushings, rather than ball or roller bearings, on both RA and DEC axis. (Minor peeve - 'bushings' ARE 'bearings'. They aren't ball or roller bearings, but beware of any online advice saying this mount doesn't have 'bearings'. The writer has already revealed how little s/he knows.) The bushings often come from the factory extremely tight and stiff. Perhaps the factory assumes they will loosen as they 'work in'. In any case, this can result in poor, erratic (jerky) tracking. Ok for visual use, maybe, horrible for astrophotography. There are simple fixes for this. See esp 'Sky-Watcher EQM-35 - making it work properly (BELOW 1" RMS GUIDING) in 3 simple steps!' by Kamil Pekala on YT. 'Simple' - well, maybe. I bought mine from desertcart resale for a nice discount. Perfect condition, except the previous buyer obviously attempted an overhaul similar to what Kamil describes, and failed. The DEC locking collar was extremely stiff, and the previous owner was unable to loosen it, creating minor damage in the process. Luckily, nothing I couldn't work around. So. Do I recommend this mount: ABSOLUTELY, if you are comfortable around mechanicals and parts that can bind and be a bear to get to release. HOWEVER, If you just want something plug-and-play, and have never played with engines, axles, grease, and that sort of stuff, well, maybe this isn't the mount for you.

## Features

- INNOVATIVE MODULAR DESIGN: Customizable design allows for the EQM-35 to be used as a standard EQ mount or as a lightweight tracking platform using a dec bracket (sold separately), making it the perfect grab-and-go telescope mount
- ALL-METAL CONSTRUCTION: Beefy, all-metal construction provides 22-pound payload capacity, perfect for all but the heaviest optical tubes
- 42, 000 OBJECT DATABASE: SynScan hand controller with 42, 000plus object database will keep even the most experienced astronomer busy for countless observing nights
- 180-TOOTH RA GEAR: A large, 180-tooth RA gear on the EQM35 provides users with smooth, accurate tracking

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07FB2L5MK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #932 in Telescope Accessories |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (134) |
| Date First Available | July 6, 2018 |
| Item Weight | 22.7 pounds |
| Item model number | S30500 |
| Manufacturer | Sky-Watcher |
| Product Dimensions | 57.5 x 50 x 50 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sky-Watcher
- **Color:** White
- **Compatible Devices:** DSLR Cameras, Telescopes
- **Compatible Phone Models:** Most Smartphones
- **Form Factor:** Tripod

## Images

![Sky Watcher EQM-35 – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Belt-driven, Astrophotography ready, Computerized Hand Controller with 42,900+ Celestial Object Database,White - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EBmN3HUZL.jpg)
![Sky Watcher EQM-35 – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Belt-driven, Astrophotography ready, Computerized Hand Controller with 42,900+ Celestial Object Database,White - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71W66zxsTfL.jpg)
![Sky Watcher EQM-35 – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Belt-driven, Astrophotography ready, Computerized Hand Controller with 42,900+ Celestial Object Database,White - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OCogjfyjL.jpg)
![Sky Watcher EQM-35 – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Belt-driven, Astrophotography ready, Computerized Hand Controller with 42,900+ Celestial Object Database,White - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616SSSz4EVL.jpg)
![Sky Watcher EQM-35 – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Belt-driven, Astrophotography ready, Computerized Hand Controller with 42,900+ Celestial Object Database,White - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jXT0F-kfL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this "22 pound payload capacity" including the Counterweights? Can I use about of 18 pound of gear for astrophoto in the full mode?**
A: The mount has 22 lbs. of payload capacity once the weights are on. Yes, it can handle 18 lbs. of gear but you will be getting close to the mount's final recommend payload.

**Q: What latitude range does it support?**
A: From 15° you don't need a pier extension, below that latitude you need pier extension otherwise the counterweight would hit one of the tripod legs.

**Q: Dovetail size**
A: V-style saddle.

**Q: can i use celestron starsense autoalign with this?**
A: Nope, that is for Celestron mounts

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buy a quality mount and it will last you!
*by J***Y on October 26, 2020*

I normally don't leave reviews anymore these days but figured I would leave one today because I am jazzed on Astrophotography and this mount! Why the EQM35? Well, it’s a good budget mount at $725, it can also handle up to 22 pounds of weight so if I ever outgrow the RedCat Telescope I can upgrade to a larger APO. Also, this mount offers a GOTO system so you can plug in the coordinates into the SynScan hand control unit and find 49,000 objects in the sky. Out of the box, it can track 30-60 seconds in the stars. I have been averaging about 30-40 seconds without guiding. Overall this is a great setup however there are some drawbacks. First, the setup requires power so you need a dedicated power supply for the EQM-3. Either you need a power cell that supports a 12V cigarette lighter or a dedicated power supply. Since I don’t plan on leaving my Bortles Class 4 backyard for the current time being, I purchased the Celestron AC Adapter – 5 Amp Continuous power, Black (18780) which was recommended by the Sky-Watcher customer service team whom I can say is darn right amazing! Next, it’s more complex so when you set this up not only do you need to polar align the mount you also need to configure either 1, 2, or 3-star alignment so you can easily move around the sky. So far the single star alignment was been working great for me! Finally, it’s bulkier than say an iOptron Sky-Guider Pro so it’s not as easy to just pick up and move, so if you do move it during a session you need polar align and star align again. Even with the few drawbacks, it’s a fantastic mount and so stable! I have been really pleased with the setup, instructions, and overall solid build quality even though it’s an entry mount. Also, solid customer service is a big plus! As long as I don’t keep going down the rabbit hole of buying more astrophotography equipment this setup should last me for multiple years. I also included an image of M11 the Wild Duck Cluster as well. -------- Issues / Solutions I have had with the mount #1 When star aligning the mount I could do a fine adjustment with the arrow pad after pointing to VEGA. I wasn't sure but suspected I needed to update the firmware which can be done with a USB Printer cable and software from the main SkyWatcher.com website. First, plug in the mount and USB cable to the SysScan hand unit and check in the device manager on Windows under ports. Mine was COM3. Next, turn off the mount and unplug the USB printer cable then while holding down 0 and 8 on the SysScan hand unit turn on the power. It will then boot into the boot loader mode, plug in the USB cable, and run the software to upgrade. The current version is 4.39.15 as of 5.10.2020. Once the process updates shut down the system and unplug the USB cable. #2 The SysScan holder unit slides around a lot and I dropped the handheld unit multiple times as the holder was sliding around when I grabbed the SysScan. I put two rubber bands on the leg in between the holder unit and it works great now without moving any more. I have a picture of it attached to the post.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful mount if you know what you are doing
*by B***O on August 22, 2024*

Tl;dr: This is a fantastic, solid, stable, highly capable, mount. The tripod alone is almost worth the price, it makes most tripods for mounts in this category look like they were made out of fly-fishing poles. The 'modular' design is a bit weird, but the mount controller has a usb-b port, making computer control straightforward - if you have a phd in computer science (luckily, I do - nothing is 'straightforward' in astrophotography!). It is heavy though, probably not one for a camping trip or frequent 'dark site' trips unless you are much younger than me (78). Now for the rant: This mount has bushings, rather than ball or roller bearings, on both RA and DEC axis. (Minor peeve - 'bushings' ARE 'bearings'. They aren't ball or roller bearings, but beware of any online advice saying this mount doesn't have 'bearings'. The writer has already revealed how little s/he knows.) The bushings often come from the factory extremely tight and stiff. Perhaps the factory assumes they will loosen as they 'work in'. In any case, this can result in poor, erratic (jerky) tracking. Ok for visual use, maybe, horrible for astrophotography. There are simple fixes for this. See esp 'Sky-Watcher EQM-35 - making it work properly (BELOW 1" RMS GUIDING) in 3 simple steps!' by Kamil Pekala on YT. 'Simple' - well, maybe. I bought mine from Amazon resale for a nice discount. Perfect condition, except the previous buyer obviously attempted an overhaul similar to what Kamil describes, and failed. The DEC locking collar was extremely stiff, and the previous owner was unable to loosen it, creating minor damage in the process. Luckily, nothing I couldn't work around. So. Do I recommend this mount: ABSOLUTELY, if you are comfortable around mechanicals and parts that can bind and be a bear to get to release. HOWEVER, If you just want something plug-and-play, and have never played with engines, axles, grease, and that sort of stuff, well, maybe this isn't the mount for you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good system but don't trust the bubble level.
*by J***M on June 30, 2025*

It should probably have a 5 star review because I do have a limited view of the sky so a 3 star alignment is a bit tricky. With that being said, the polar scope and alignment is pretty easy and when doing a 2 or 3 star alignment it tells you how far off axis you are. When aligned properly the tracking is excellent. I have been able to take 2 minute exposures with very little or no drift. The tripod is solid and well built. The only issue that I did have was the goto function. I got in touch with Skywatcher support and they are very good. Basically the bubble level on the head isn't always accurate. So I did what they said and leveled it using a different bubble level and that increase the accuracy quite a bit. It still isn't perfect, but it is pretty good.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Sky Watcher EQM-35 – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Belt-driven, Astrophotography ready, Computerized Hand Controller with 42,900+ Celestial Object Database,White
- SVBONY SV503 Telescope Tube, 80mm F7 Telescope OTA with Focal Length 560mm & ED Lens for Adults & Beginners High Powered, Compact and Portable Tube for Exceptional Viewing and Astrophotography
- SVBONY SV193 Focal Reducer 2 Inch 0.8X Field Flattener Telescope Accessory for SV503 80mm F7 ED Telescope

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/83763851-sky-watcher-eqm-35-fully-computerized-goto-german-equatorial-telescope](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/83763851-sky-watcher-eqm-35-fully-computerized-goto-german-equatorial-telescope)

---

*Product available on Desertcart New Zealand*
*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-03-12*