Fornax 152 GoTo Mount with Absolute Encoder for telescopes up to 120 kg weight

Fornax 152 GoTo Mount with Absolute Encoder for telescopes up to 120 kg weight

The Fornax 152 is a highly accurate equatorial GoTo mount for astrophotography and observation.

  • The mount is intended for fixed installation in observatories
  • Carries telescopes up to 120 kg in weight - photographic up to 90 kg
  • Exact tracking +/- 0.5"
  • MC5 GoTo controller with handbox - approx. 50,000 objects in the database
  • Autoguiding connection
  • No disturbing gear backlash
  • Absolute Encoder (2 Heidenhain ECN 125 2048 5XS08-c4 R)
Manufacturer : Fornax Mount
SKU : TSO-FO152EC
Price: 15429.00 € incl tax 19% (Germany)
Delivery date : 4-8 weeks
Product description
Fornax 152 GoTo Mount with Absolute Encoderfor telescopes up to 120 kg weight

The mounts are manufactured in Hungary by experienced amateur astronomers and professional precision mechanics. The result are stable mounts with precise mechanics for astrophotography.

The mounts consist of a combination of aluminium alloy, cast aluminium, bronze and stainless steel. The sensitive parts, such as worm, worm wheel and of course the motors, are sealed watertight and dustproof in the robust housing. This guarantees a long service life. The mounts can also be used well in observatories. The mounts do not react to temperature fluctuations and are practically maintenance-free.

The typical periodic error without autoguiding is very small at +/-0.5 arc seconds. It also occurs very slowly. A period is 7.5 minutes long. Any standard autoguider can guide the mount without any problems. Of course, the MC3 Goto control also offers the autoguiding interface.

"The Fornax 152 is a good mount, it has a great value for the money. It has no backlash, and reacts immediately to guiding corrections on both axes."

The MC5 GoTo controller with hand box
The control was developed by Ursa Minor for large mounts and is ideal for Fornax mounts. Of course, the control unit is delivered readily adjusted with the mount. About 50,000 objects are already contained in the database.

  • Power supply 12 V to 30 V - we recommend 24-30 Volt stabilized power supply
  • Maximum current consumption 2.5 A (controller only)
  • Computer connection - USB available
  • Autoguiderport ST4 level available
  • DSLR control (2.5 mm stereo jack) available

Scope of Delivery:
  • Mount
  • Controller with handbox
  • Absolute Encoder (2 Heidenhain ECN 125 2048 5XS08-c4 R)
  • Mountingplate

Note: Counterweights per KG 11 EUR (please specify when ordering)
Products specifications
Type of mountParallactic GOTO mount
Connections12V, Hand Box, RS232, Autoguider
Motorssteppermotor in both axis
CounterweightbarD= 42,4 mm, L= 570 mm
Material wormStainless steel K013 - 33 mm diameter
Maximum slew speed4°/s
Weight equatorial head70Kg
Transportation Length320 x 420 x 420 mm
Payload max. (depending on using and demand)120 kg visual / 90 kg fotografic
Diameter of Gear / Number of ToothBronce - 292,5 mm Diameter - 192 teeth
Power Supply24V DC, 3.5A