- Basic System - mount without encoders or motors
- Encoder System - Mount with encoders
- Motorized System - Mount with encoders and go-to motor system
This is one of the very best CNC machined, alt-azimuth mounts on the market. It is machined in the United Kingdom by Rowan. It has a black anodized finished and is fitted with stainless steel hardware. The motorized version with the DSC controller is what Vic Maris uses when he visits National Parks and star parties with various telescopes including his SVX180T.
Specifications include an 80.0 mm diameter 7075 aluminum wheel gear and brass worm gear in adjustable worm block.
32mm diameter 7075 aluminum axis shafts supported in high quality ball and taper bearings.
Included are adjustable friction clutches on both axes. Long slow motion cables are included with all versions except the motorized version. Hand knobs are provided with the motorized version to avoid having the cables hit something as the mount moves. Also, they are not needed as you use the hand controller.
Load capacity is 15-20 kg (about 44 pounds) on each side depending on scope length.
Mount weight: 8kg (about 17 1/2 pounds).
Mount weight with 2 x DV saddles 9.8kg (about 23 pounds)
Mount base has M12 tapped hole to attach to tripods.
Pre-installed Renishaw 152,000 step encoders for encoder and motorized mounts.
The encoder cables move with the motorized mount and don't wrap or tangle in the AZ-axis as the mount is moved.
What else is included in this system?
1. Our heavy-duty stainless tripod, same as supplied on our M002CS system.
2. Two combination Losmandy/Vixen shoes, one for each side of the mount. These shoes are designed to fit both the Rowan and Stellarvue mounts.
3. 8 KG Counterweight and counterweight shaft. (This attaches to one of the shoes when ony one telescope is used).
4. 200 mm pier riser needed to clear the tripod with our refractors
Save $200 with this system.
