• Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate astrophotographers
• Dual EQ/AZ positioning
• Payload: 45 lbs (EQ) 55 lbs +35lbs (AZ)
• Mount weight: 25 lbs
• Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount with the highest Payload/Mount ratio (1.7) in the category
• ST-4 autoguiding port capable of reverse guiding with auto-protection
• Permanent periodic error correction (PEC)
• Ultra-accurate tracking with temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO)
• Gap-free structure for both R.A. and declination worms
• Built-in 32-channel GPS
• Hand controller with Advanced GOTONOVA^® GoTo Technology and heating mechanism
• Lowest working temperature: -20^oC
• RS232 port for mount firmware upgrade and ASCOM control
• Resolution: 0.09 arc second
• Spring loaded dual size dovetail saddle for both Vixen and Losmandy-type mounting plates
• 2 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod legs (16.5 lbs)
• Die cast metal tripod spreader with accessory tray
• 42-inch (#8033) included. (Optional 48-inch (#8030) pier available)
• AccuAligning^TM polar scope with dark-field illumination and Quick Polar Alignment procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment
• Comes standard with: 2 x 5kg counterweight, AC adaptor, 12V DC car plug adaptor, RS232-RJ9 cable and RS232 cable

Specifications

Mount type	EQ
Maximum payload (EQ)	45 lbs (20kg)
Mount weight (exclude CW)	25 lbs (11.4 kg )
Latitude adjustment range	5~70°
Azimuth adjustment range	±6°
RA Worm period	337 S
Right Ascension worm wheel	256 teeth, M=0.5, aluminum
Declination worm wheel	228 teeth, M=0.5, aluminum
RA and DEC worm	Ø17 mm, brass
RA bearing	Ø80mm
DEC bearing	Ø68mm
Right Ascension axis shaft	Ø50 mm, steel
Declination axis shaft	Ø40 mm, steel
Gear meshing	Zero backlash
CW shaft	Ø28 mm, Stainless steel
CW	11 lbs (5kg) X 2
Mount base diameter	Ø150mm
Dovetail saddle	6" Dual Vixen/Losmandy
Level indicator	Precision bubble
Polar Scope	AccuAlignTM G2 polar scope, dark field illumination
Tripod/Pier	2" stainless steel tripod (6" pier optional, 42" or 48" tall)
Drive motor	1.8° stepper motor, 128 microsteps
Resolution	0.09 arcsec
Transmission	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, 5.83°/sec max (1400X)
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	0.45A(Tracking) 0.75A(GOTO)
Computer control	Yes (ASCOM)
Operation temperature	-20~45°C