EQ-5 heavy-duty equatorial mountThe very sturdy EQ5 equatorial mount provides excellent precision and
stability and a host of other useful features for the serious
astronomer. The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable stainless
steel pipe tripod with accessory tray. Supplied complete with a bubble
level, latitude adjuster with micrometer scale and an azimuth
polar-alignment adjuster. It also features engraved aluminium setting
circles and manual slow motion tracking controls. An optional polarscope
is available for aiding in polar alignment. Optional single-axis and
dual-axis D.C. motor drives can be installed for auto-tracking purposes.
Delivery contents-
EQ-5 with 2 slow motion knobs
- counter weight
- dove tail clamp compatible with Vixen GP and Meade LXD
- adjustable stainless steel tripod
Products specifications
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Polarscope
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Optional |
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Type of mount
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Equatorial mount |
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Tripod
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Stainless Steel Tripod |
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Counterweights
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Inclusive |
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pack size
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106 cm x 45.5 cm x 26cm |
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Polar hight adjustment
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latwith micrometer scale and an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster |
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Telescope attachment
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dove tail clamp compatible with Vixen GP and Meade LXD |
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Weight over all
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22.3 kg |
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Payload max. (depending on using and demand)
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10 kg (visual) |
