AZ100 Alt-Az Mount. Goto Motor System fitted. Slow-motion hand knobs.

AZ100 Alt-Az Mount. Goto Motor System fitted. Slow-motion hand knobs.

AZ100 Alt-Az Mount. Encoders fitted+ DSC100. Slow-motion shafts.

Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Encoders
This solid mount carries up to 15 to 20 kg on each side and can be moved by simple push-to or with fine adjustment gears simultaneously.

  • Easy handling by push-to operation and fine adjustment gears
  • No need for locking and unlocking the drives due to fricion clutches
  • Slow motion cables remain in alignment with the observer at all times
  • Rigid and smooth design with high quality ball and taper bearings
  • Has standard M12 tapped hole to attach to tripods
  • DSC100 Digital Setting Circles
  • Encoder
  • Goto Motor System
 
Manufacturer : Rowan Engineering Ltd
SKU : RW-A20031205a
Price: 3459.00 € incl tax 19% (Germany)
Delivery date : 2-4 weeks
Product description

AZ100 with Goto motor System.
CNC machined and black anodised finished and fitted with stainless steel hardware.
Specifications includes an 80.0 mm diameter 7075 aluminium wheel gear and brass worm gear in adjustable worm block.
32mm diameter 7075 aluminium axis shafts supported in high quality ball and taper bearings.
Features included 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 : 10kg
Mount base has M12 tapped hole to attach to tripods.


Available accessories

  • Nexus DSC Pro with WiFi.
  • DSC shelf - fits Nexus.
  • Losmandy 'D' 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.

Scope of Delivery:
  • Mount
  • Encoders
  • DSC100
  • Goto Motors
  • Cables
 
Products specifications
Power Supply 12 V
Motors Stepper Motor
Type of mount Äquatoriale mount with Goto
Tripod connection M12
Payload max. (depending on using and demand) 15Kg-20Kg
Weight equatorial head 10KG