{"product_id":"skywatcher-synscan-pro-v3-goto-upgrade-kits-20107","title":"Sky-Watcher SynScan Pro v3 GOTO Upgrade Kits","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSky-Watcher SynScan Pro V3 GoTo Upgrade Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky-Watcher SynScan Pro V3 GoTo Upgrade Kit allows you to transform a standard \u003cstrong\u003eEQ3-2 equatorial mount\u003c\/strong\u003e into a fully computerised GoTo system — bringing automatic slewing, precise tracking and easy object finding to your existing telescope setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for observers wanting GoTo capability without purchasing a brand-new mount, this kit provides everything needed for the upgrade, including motors, control electronics and the SynScan handset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTurn your EQ3-2 into a computerised GoTo mount\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce installed, the SynScan Pro V3 system lets you tour the night sky at the touch of a button. 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