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CNC machined and black anodized finished and fitted with stainless steel hardware.
Specifications include an 80.0 mm diameter 7075 aluminum wheel gear and brass worm gear in adjustable worm block.
32mm diameter 7075 aluminum axis shafts supported in high quality ball and taper bearings.
features include 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: 8kg.
Mount weight with 2 x DV saddles 9.8kg
Mount base has M12 tapped hole to attach to tripods.
Options for the base mount.
Pre-installed Renishaw 152,00 step encoders.
If you are using your existing Nexus DSC, please check your encoder lead is compatible with the AZ100 encoder pin out.
The encoder cables move with the mount and don't wrap or tangle in the Az-axis as the mount is moved.
Goto motor system. Nexus DSC Pro with Wi-Fi.
DSC shelf - fits Nexus.
Losmandy 'D' section saddle. 200m long with 2 clamps.
Dual Losmandy / Vixen 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.
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Excellent Solid Mount
I have the basic AZ100 Alt-Az mount, with mounting plates on each side. I am mounting it on a Berlebach Planet tripod. Primarily I am using this with my SVX130T. In lieu of encoders, I am using a Pi Finder, which is an open-source Raspberry Pi-based plate solving push-to guider. I sync that up wirelessly with Sky Safari, which allows me to select an object, and then the PI Finder tells me which directions and how many degrees to push. Also, as I point the scope, the cursor in Sky Safari shows what I am pointing at. The AZ100 Mount / Berlebach Planet combo is extremely solid with the SVX130T - so I'm not surprised that people have successfully used it with bigger scopes. The slow-motion controls work very smoothly, and the mount seems to be very well made of high quality materials. One minor complaint is the the clutch knobs could be larger - I am tempted to wrap some grippy tape on them to make it easier to snug them down enough to stabilize the scope while setting up and before the rig is balanced. With this combo, 1" risers are needed to clear the tripod at the zenith.
