SkyWatcher StarQuest DX Equatorial Mount & Tripod

Product Description

The new generation STARQUEST DX Deluxe Equatorial Mount is a well-engineered mount that is lightweight and easy to manage, suited to both beginners and experienced observers alike. The mount, when polar aligned, allows you to easily track objects as they move across the night sky with its smoothly operated slow motion control cables. The mount has a generous payload capacity of 5kg and the fully adjustable stainless steel tripod offers excellent stability. The mount features 360º gearing on both the right ascension and declination axes. An optional D.C. Motor Drive (code 20940) can be installed to the R.A. axis for auto-tracking purposes in equatorial mode.

Payload Capacity: 5kg
Worm (steel) and Helical Gear Drive
Large 95mm Diameter R.A. Gear (with 93 teeth)
Dec Gear Diameter 62mm (with 60 teeth)
Clutches Provided on both R.A. and DEC axes
Setting Circles Provided on both axes
45mm Dovetail Saddle
Counterweight Bar & 2.5kg Counterweight
Fully-Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
Mount Head Weight: 1.4kg
Tripod Weight: 2.4kg
Tripod Extendable from 680mm to 1160mm
Optional RA Motor Drive available (Code 20940)