Tracking & Go-To Mounts
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AUD $4,699.00
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- Load rated capacity to 55 lbs (25kg)
- Heavy Duty belt-drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation under heavy loads
- Spring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear mesh
- Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags
- Control software developed in conjunction with PlaneWave Instruments for professional level control operation and imaging
- Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3°-65° latitude range
- 2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling
- Two handles for easy pickup and transport
- All-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs
- All-new ergonomic latitude adjuster for smooth and easy adjustment under full loads
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AUD $4,999.00
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- 8” (2032 mm) f/10 Edge HD includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission
- Edge HD optical design fully corrects for coma and field curvature, delivering a truly flat field
- Built-in tube vents with integrated 60 micron mesh filters allow hot air to be released behind the primary mirror
- The secondary mirror can be removed to allow the installation of Hyperstar and Fastar for fast F/2.8 imaging
- 9x50 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars
- Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.
- Autoguider port for long exposure imaging
- New motors offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances
- Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics
- New design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings
- Improved latitude range. Can be used between 7 – 77° latitude.
- NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)
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AUD $1,399.00
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- Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lbs (13.6kg)
- Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear
- New motors offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances
- Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics
- New design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings
- Improved latitude range - can be used between 7 – 77° latitude
- Improved electronics with increased memory for future expansion
- NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)
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AUD $2,099.00
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The HEQ5 GOTO mounts are the perfect entry level computerised GOTO mount for beginners as well as experienced astronomers. The HEQ5 provides extremely high precision tracking and have built in autoguider ports.
This heavy-duty HEQ5 Pro mount has a maximun rated payload capcity of 13.7 kg and is a smaller version of the venerable and sturdy EQ6 Pro and NEQ6 Pro mounts. The HEQ5 Pro is specially designed for observers wanting to step into astro imaging but may find the EQ6 mounts a bit too heavy.
The HEQ5 pro comes with a 3 year limited warranty.
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AUD $2,499.00
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The Saxon NEQ6 Pro GOTO Mount with steel tripod is the heavy hitter of GOTO mounts being the favourite tracking mount for serious astro imagers and visual astronomers.
This robust mount provides the precision and stability needed for serious observing
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AUD $2,999.00
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New version includes built-in USB port.
A versatile astro-imaging and general-purpose mount with a 20kg payload capacity.
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AUD $529.00
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- Built-In Wifi
- 11 lb Payload Capacity
- Ball Head Adapter Included
- Selectable Tracking Speeds
NOTE: This is the mount and Ballhead adapter only.
The Tripod, Wedge, L Bracket and Counterweight are all optional accessories. Camera is also not included.
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AUD $1,399.00
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- Go-To Equatorial Mount with SynScan
- Adjustable aluminium tripod with an accessory tray
- Fine adjustments of latitude and azimuth for precise polar alignment
- Bubble level for perfect levelling
- Aluminium setting circle dials allow for quick target acquisition via celestial coordinates
- Worm gear tracking controls provides a full 360° manipulation of the RA and DEC axis
- V style telescope connection
- Portable and quick assembly
- Ideal for astrophotography
- 5 Years Sky-Watcher Limited Warranty
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AUD $2,199.00
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Heavy-duty GoTo mount with stainless steel tripod and a payload of 18.20 kg for astrophotography. Learn More -
AUD $2,999.99
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- German Equatorial Mount
- Belt driven transmission for limiting the backlash
- Adjustable steel tripod with an accessory tray
- Illuminated polar scope included for precise polar alignment
- Bubble level for perfect levelling
- Aluminium setting circle dials allow for quick target acquisition via celestial coordinates
- Worm gear tracking controls provides a full 360° manipulation of the RA and DEC axis
- V and D style telescope connection
- Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
- Sky-Watcher 5 Years Limited Warranty