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EQ8-Rh Mount with Pier Tripod

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From ~$8,787.46

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The EQ8-Rh is an observatory-class equatorial mount equipped with a Renishaw incremental 11.8 million tick encoder on the RA axis, virtually eliminating periodic error and delivering precise guiding for capturing elusive deep-sky objects like wispy nebulae and faint galaxies. With all-metal precision construction, this mount delivers a staggering 110 pounds of payload capacity, includes an adjustable portable pier tripod, D-style dovetail saddle, two 22-pound counterweights, DC power cord, and built-in USB PC control. Designed as an observatory-class mount for PC Direct or even completely remote control, it can still be run by the tried-and-true SynScan V5 hand controller with a 42,000+ object database.

Specifications

Drive type Belt
Computerized ✓
Payload Capacity 50 lb
Mount Head Weight 25.8 kg
Counterweight Capacity 22 lb
RA Encoder Resolution 11.8
GoTo Capable ✓
Object Database 42900
Motor Type 0.9° Hybrid Stepper
Saddle Type D-style Dovetail
Power Current 3 A
USB Ports 4
Power Ports 3
Serial Ports 3
Slew Speeds 1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 200x, 400x, 600x, 800x, 1000x
Alignment Procedures One-, Two-, Three-Star
Latitude Range 10°
Tripod Leg Diameter 2.4 in
Tripod Weight 64.8 kg
Tripod Minimum Height 49.75 in
Tripod Maximum Height 58.63 in

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