EQ-26 Motorized Equatorial Telescope Mount and Tripod
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The EQ-26 equatorial mount is designed for amateur and intermediate astronomers seeking a stable and reliable platform for their telescopes. It provides precise tracking capabilities essential for both visual observation and astrophotography.
This mount addresses the challenge of accurately compensating for Earth's rotation, allowing users to follow celestial objects smoothly across the night sky without manual adjustment.
Robust Construction
Feature: Sturdy metal framework with a balanced design.
Advantage: Minimizes vibrations and ensures steady support for a variety of telescope sizes.
Benefit: Users experience clearer, sharper views and improved imaging stability.
Equatorial Tracking
Feature: German equatorial mount configuration with precise slow-motion controls.
Advantage: Enables accurate alignment with the celestial pole for smooth, consistent tracking.
Benefit: Facilitates extended observation sessions and long-exposure astrophotography without star trailing.
Load Capacity
Feature: Designed to support medium-weight telescopes.
Advantage: Accommodates a range of optical tubes including refractors and reflectors.
Benefit: Provides versatility for users upgrading or changing their instruments.
Adjustable Mounting
Feature: Includes adjustable altitude and azimuth controls for polar alignment.
Advantage: Simplifies setup and alignment process.
Benefit: Allows users to achieve precise calibration quickly, improving overall tracking performance.
Accessory Compatibility
Feature: Standard mounting interfaces and dovetail saddle.
Advantage: Compatible with a wide variety of telescopes and accessories.
Benefit: Ensures flexibility to adapt the mount to different observational needs.
Specifications
| Mount Type | German Equatorial Mount |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | EQ-26 |
| Load Capacity | Medium-weight telescopes |
| Mounting Interface | Standard dovetail saddle |
| Adjustments | Altitude and azimuth for polar alignment, slow-motion controls |
| Materials | Metal construction |
| Compatibility | Refractors, reflectors, and other optical tubes within load limit |
| Weight & Dimensions | Generalized medium-duty size |
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The EQ-26 equatorial mount is designed for amateur and intermediate astronomers seeking a stable and reliable platform for their telescopes. It provides precise tracking capabilities essential for both visual observation and astrophotography.
This mount addresses the challenge of accurately compensating for Earth's rotation, allowing users to follow celestial objects smoothly across the night sky without manual adjustment.
Robust Construction
Feature: Sturdy metal framework with a balanced design.
Advantage: Minimizes vibrations and ensures steady support for a variety of telescope sizes.
Benefit: Users experience clearer, sharper views and improved imaging stability.
Equatorial Tracking
Feature: German equatorial mount configuration with precise slow-motion controls.
Advantage: Enables accurate alignment with the celestial pole for smooth, consistent tracking.
Benefit: Facilitates extended observation sessions and long-exposure astrophotography without star trailing.
Load Capacity
Feature: Designed to support medium-weight telescopes.
Advantage: Accommodates a range of optical tubes including refractors and reflectors.
Benefit: Provides versatility for users upgrading or changing their instruments.
Adjustable Mounting
Feature: Includes adjustable altitude and azimuth controls for polar alignment.
Advantage: Simplifies setup and alignment process.
Benefit: Allows users to achieve precise calibration quickly, improving overall tracking performance.
Accessory Compatibility
Feature: Standard mounting interfaces and dovetail saddle.
Advantage: Compatible with a wide variety of telescopes and accessories.
Benefit: Ensures flexibility to adapt the mount to different observational needs.
| Mount Type | German Equatorial Mount |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | EQ-26 |
| Load Capacity | Medium-weight telescopes |
| Mounting Interface | Standard dovetail saddle |
| Adjustments | Altitude and azimuth for polar alignment, slow-motion controls |
| Materials | Metal construction |
| Compatibility | Refractors, reflectors, and other optical tubes within load limit |
| Weight & Dimensions | Generalized medium-duty size |
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