Rowan AZ100 Alt-Az Mount. Goto Motor System fitted. Slow-motion hand knobs.

Rowan AZ100 Alt-Az Mount. Goto Motor System fitted. Slow-motion hand knobs.

This solid mount carries up to 15 to 20 kg on each side and can be moved by simple push-to operation or with fine adjustment gears.

  • Easy handling thanks to push-to operation and fine adjustment gears
  • No need to loosen and clamp the drives thanks to friction clutches
  • The flexible shafts for fine adjustment remain aligned with the observer at all times
  • Rigid and smooth-running design with high-quality ball and tapered roller bearings
  • With standard M12 threaded hole for mounting on tripods
  • With Encoder and Goto
Manufacturer : Rowan Engineering Ltd
SKU : A20031205a
Price: 4552.00 € incl tax 19% (Germany)
Estimated delivery time : 2-4 weeks
Product description

AZ100 with Goto motor System.
CNC machined and black anodised finished and fitted with stainless steel hardware.
Specifications includes an 80.0 mm diameter 7075 aluminium wheel gear and brass worm gear in adjustable worm block.
32mm diameter 7075 aluminium axis shafts supported in high quality ball and taper bearings.
Features included adjustable friction clutches on both axis and 360 degree slow-motion controls allowing simultaneous push-to and slo-mo tracking.
High quality flexible slow motion cables included. Pair at 340mm & 440mm long. (Custom lengths available)
Both slow motion controls remain in alignment with the observer at all times.
Load capacity is 15-20 kg each side depending on scope length.
Mount weight : 10kg
Mount base has M12 tapped hole to attach to tripods.


Available accessories

  • Nexus DSC Pro with WiFi.
  • DSC shelf - fits Nexus.
  • Losmandy 'D' section saddle. 200m long with 2 clamps.
  • Dual Losmandy / Vixen section saddle. 200m long with 2 clamps. 16mm central thread for counter weight shaft.
  • Altitude adjusting plate - When using a 2 scope setup, both scopes can be set to the same pointing position.
  • Y-Axis balance plate- Allows good balancing when using a bino-viewer or heavy eyepieces.
  • 3.75 Kg stainless steel counterweight 125mm diameter. 25mm hole.
  • Counterweight shaft. 25mm diameter Stainless steel with M16 thread for attachment direct to a Rowan saddle.
  • Counterweight shaft and mounting flange. Select this option if you're not using a Rowan saddle.
Scope of Delivery:
  • Mount
  • Encoders
  • Goto Motors
  • Cables

Mount type:Alt-azimuth mount with Encoder and Nexus DSC WiFi
Load capacity:up to 15 - 20 kg each side
Shafts:32 mm 7075 aluminium axis shafts
Bearings:Ball and taper bearings
Gears:80 mm diameter alumininium wheel gears, brass worms in adjustable worm blocks
Drive:Manually - coarse by push-to (friction clutches), fine via gears
Encoders:Renishaw, 152,000 steps
Tripod connection:M12 hole
Mount weight:8 kg

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Products specifications
Power Supply12 V
MotorsStepper Motor
Type of mountÄquatoriale mount with Goto
Tripod connectionM12
Payload max. (depending on using and demand)15Kg-20Kg
Weight equatorial head10KG