• Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate astrophotographers
• Payload: 30 lbs
• Mount weight: 15 lbs
• Updated with more advanced control electronics
• Ultra quiet slewing and tracking
• Higher gear ratio (RA 180 teeth | DEC 144 teeth)
• 1.8 degree stepper motor, 128 microsteps
• Resolution: 0.14 arc second
• Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
• Maximum slew speed 6 deg/sec (1440X)
• Built-in 32-channel GPS
• Hand controller with Advanced GOTONOVA^® GoTo Technology and heating mechanism
• Lowest working temperature: -20^oC
• Power interruption recovery feature
• RS232 port for mount firmware upgrade and ASCOM control
• ST-4 autoguiding port
• 1.5 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod legs (10.6 lbs)
• Die cast metal tripod spreader with accessory tray
• Optional 2 inch tripod, 42-inch (#8033) or 48-inch (#8030) pier available.
• AccuAlign^TM polar scope with dark-field illumination and Quick Polar Alignment procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment
• Optional foam-fitted sturdy hard case for storage and travel available (#3080)
• Comes standard with: 4.5kg counterweight, AC adaptor, 12V DC car plug adaptor, Stainless Steel counterweight shaft, RS232-RJ9 cable.

Technical Specifications

Mount	German Equatorial Mount
Payload	30 lbs (13.5kg)
Mount Weight	15 lbs (6.8kg)
Latitude Adjustment Range	0º ~ 65º
Azimuth Adjustment Range	± 6º
RA Worm period	480 S
Right Ascension Worm Wheel	Ø110 mm, 180 teeth
Declination Worm Wheel	Ø88 mm, 144 teeth
RA and DEC worm	Ø15.2 mm, M=0.6, brass
RA Bearing	Ø68 mm
DEC Bearing	Ø55 mm
Right Ascension Axis Shaft	Ø40 mm, steel
Declination Axis Shaft	Ø30 mm, steel
Gear meshing	Zero backlash
CW shaft	Ø20 mm, Stainless steel
CW	10 lbs (4.5kg)
Mount base diameter	Ø120 mm
Dovetail saddle	Vixen
Level indicator	Precision bubble
Polar Scope	AccuAlignTM G2 polar scope, dark field illumination
Drive Motor	1.8° stepper motor, 128 microdivision
Resolution	0.14 arc seconds (256 PPS)
Transmission	48MXL Synchronous belt
Motor control	Open loop
PEC	Permanent PEC
Hand controller	Go2Nova® 8407+,359,000 objects database, star recognition
HC display	8 line, 21 character LCD, heated
Slew speed	9 speeds, 6°/sec max (1440X)
Tracking rate	Sidereal/Solar/Lunar/King/User
Meridian treatment	Stop (0-15° pass) and auto flip
GPS	Build-in 32 Channel GPS
Communication port	RS232
Guiding port	ST-4
Power interuption recover	Yes
Power requirement	DC 12V (11~15V) 2A
Power consumption	0.4A(Tracking) 0.6A(GOTO)
Computer control	Yes (ASCOM)
Operation temperature	-20~45°C
Tripod	1.5” Stainless Steel (10.6lb or 4.8kg)