Mounts & Tripods

High-quality and very lightweight EQ & AZ Wifi-GoTo mount with a Raspberry-Pi control unit for up to two optics - Made in Europe

The CEM40 is optimized for mobile astronmy and astrophotography. It carries payloads of up to 18 kg with an own weight of only 7.2 kg (mount head).

• Center-balanced design for better lever arms
• Integrated electronic polar finder (iPolar)
• Payload up to 18 kg (telescope weight)
• Dual clamp for Vixen and Losmandy dovetail bars
• High-quality stepper motors for precise tracking and GoTo
• Go2Nova 8407+ hand controller with integrated heater (for flawless operation even in cold conditions)
• Permanent electronic correction of periodic error (PPEC)
• ST4 autoguiding port
• Internal cabling
• WiFi compatible (with optional adapter)
• Height-adjustable 1.75" LiteRoc steel field tripod and 4.5 kg counter weight included

High-precision Vixen SXD2WL EQ GoTo mount with Wifi module for control via smartphone or tablet - Made in Japan.

This compact GoTo mount has an incredible 2.8 payload to mount weight ratio, despite being fully fledged.

• German GoTo mount
• 45 lbs (20 kg) payload, 15.8 lbs (7.2 kg) weight, portable!
• Sturdy stainless steel tripod, 1.75" leg diameter
• Stepper motor drive with micro steps and PPEC
• up to 4.5 °/sec slew speed
• up to 20° past meridian until stop
• 212000+ objects database
• ASCOM and autoguider ports
• comes with GPS module
• universal 12 V power rating
• Vixen/Losmandy style saddle plate
• Hard case in the scope of delivery

This versatile mount combines low weight with high payload. Since no counterweights are required, it is particularly well suited for mobile use.

• Advanced harmonic drive technology
• Payload capacity of 13.5 kg with the mount weight of 3.7 kg
• CNC machined and cast metal body
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
• 360 second gear period
• Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
• Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
• Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts
• Dual saddle (vixen and losmandy-D styles)
• iPolar
  
• Built in zero position search
• Power down position and location memory
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Soft carrying case

This solid mount carries up to 15 to 20 kg on each side and can be moved by simple push-to operation or with fine adjustment gears.

• Easy handling thanks to push-to operation and fine adjustment gears
• No need to loosen and clamp the drives thanks to friction clutches
• The flexible shafts for fine adjustment remain aligned with the observer at all times
• Rigid and smooth-running design with high-quality ball and tapered roller bearings
• With standard M12 threaded hole for mounting on tripods
• With Encoder

This compact GoTo mount has an incredible 2.8 payload to mount weight ratio, despite being fully fledged.

• German GoTo mount
• 45 lbs (20 kg) payload, 15.8 lbs (7.2 kg) weight, portable!
• Sturdy stainless steel tripod, 1.75" leg diameter
• Stepper motor drive with micro steps and PPEC
• up to 4.5 °/sec slew speed
• up to 20° past meridian until stop
• 212000+ objects database
• ASCOM and autoguider ports
• comes with GPS module
• universal 12 V power rating
• Vixen/Losmandy style saddle plate
• electronic pole finder iPolar

High-quality and very lightweight EQ & AZ Wifi-GoTo mount with Raspberry-Pi control unit for up to two optics - Made in Europe

This versatile mount combines low weight with high payload. Since no counterweights are required, it is particularly well suited for mobile use.

• Advanced harmonic drive technology
• Payload capacity of 13.5 kg with the mount weight of 3.7 kg
• CNC machined and cast metal body
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
• 360 second gear period
• Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
• Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
• Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts
• Dual saddle (vixen and losmandy-D styles)
• Built in zero position search
• Power down position and location memory
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Soft carrying case

• Easy handling due to push-to-operate
  
• Friction clutches mean no need to loosen or clamp the drives
• Rigid and smooth-running construction with high-quality ball and tapered roller bearings
• With standard M12/M10 or 3/8" threaded hole for mounting on tripods
• With Renishaw encoders on both axes. The cables move with the mount and do not get tangled or twisted as it moves.
• With Nexus DSC Pro Wifi digital pitch circles.
• The tray shown in the third picture is optional.

The CEM40 is optimized for mobile astronmy and astrophotography. It carries payloads of up to 18 kg with an own weight of only 7.2 kg (mount head).

• Center-balanced design for better lever arms
• Integrated electronic polar finder (iPolar)
• Payload up to 18 kg (telescope weight)
• Dual clamp for Vixen and Losmandy dovetail bars
• High-quality stepper motors for precise tracking and GoTo
• Go2Nova 8407+ hand controller with integrated heater (for flawless operation even in cold conditions)
• Permanent electronic correction of periodic error (PPEC)
• ST4 autoguiding port
• Internal cabling
• WiFi compatible (with optional adapter)
• Height-adjustable 1.5" steel field tripod and 4.5 kg counter weight included

Note: Some pictures show an older version of the mount