Product description:
The AZ-EQ is a dual purpose, fully functional computerised heavy-duty Go-To/Tracking astronomical mount in both Alt-Azimuth (AZ) and Equatorial (EQ) modes.
Supplied with a Synscan computerised handset with dual AZ/EQ firmware, it can automatically find and track over 42,900 celestial objects from its database.
In EQ mode, the AZ-EQ5GT is designed for either visual use or precise astro-imaging.
In AZ mode, it is primarily intended for visual use, and in this mode, two telescopes can be mounted simultaneously in parallel.
A great feature of the AZ-EQ5GT is the patented ‘Freedom-Find’ dual-encoder technology. This allows the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without the mount losing its positional information. This gives the user enormous freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions.
Bracket type: computerized German equator / theodolite dual mode
Tripod: 1.75 inch column type stainless steel, height adjustable
Weight of bracket body: 7.7kg
Tripod weight: 6.1kg
Heavy hammer: 3.5kg, 2 pcs
Load: 15kg
Dovetail groove: 44 mM 75 degrees (vixen standard)
Motor drive: 1.8 degree hybrid stepping motor
Slewing speed: 9 speeds, up to 4.2 degrees / second
Guide speed: 0.125x, 0.25x, 0.50x, 0.75x, 1x
PPEC function: Yes
Tracking speed: Star speed, sun speed and moon speed
Tracking mode: equatorial ritual (northern hemisphere), equatorial ritual (southern hemisphere), longitude and latitude ritual
Calibration mode:
Equatorial instrument mode: single star calibration, double star calibration, three star calibration
Theodolite mode: brightest star calibration, double star calibration
Computerized manual controller: double line 18 character LCD display, 19 optical fiber backlight keys
Database: more than 40000 goals, 100 user-defined goals
Power demand: DC 12V, 5A
*The product does not include lens barrel
