Skywatcher SynScan AZ GoTo Mount + Tripod (20218)

• Steel tripod complete with the SynScan Alt Azimuth Go-To computerised mount.
• Allows you to automatically point your telescope at one of over 42,900 objects (complete M, NGC, IC and SAO catalogues).
• Accepts standard Skywatcher / Vixen dovetail bar fittings.
• Maximum payload is approx 4kg.
• Maximum recommended OTA examples: D102/F500 refractor (eg Startravel 102), D130/F650 (eg Explorer 130P), D127/F1500 Maksutov (eg Skymax 127).
• User friendly menu system.
• Lightweight and portable.
• Unknown object identification feature.
• Alignment method: Two star or Brightest star alignment.
• Pointing accuracy enhancement (PAE) feature.
• Pointing accuracy: up to 10 arc min.
• Tracking rates: sidereal, lunar, solar.
• Slewing speeds: 1.0x, 2.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x.
• Tracking mode: Dual axis tracking.
• Motor type and resolution: DC servo motors. Resolution 0.8923 arc sec or 1,452,425 steps/rev.
• SynScan handset firmware upgradeable via the internet.
• Power requirement: 12v DC power supply (tip positive) or AA batteries (not supplied), Skywatcher 7Ah or 17Ah Power Tank recommended.

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Reviewed by Alan Watkins

Date Added: Tuesday 12 April, 2011

I got this tripod and handcontroller really for my Skywatcher 300p tracking dobsonian scope. I swapped the GOTO handset from the AZ mount to the dob and the tracking handset to the AZ mount. Both work a treat. The AZ mount is pretty sturdy for such a reasonably priced item. I have an optically sound WTX90 scope which I will mount on the AZ, and perhaps use it as a solar scope.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

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