Mark III is a lightweight and portable German equatorial mount with a delicate harmonic gear system. Despite its lightweight of 7.95kg, Mark III boasts outstanding payload capacity, quick dynamic response and accurate data-transmission and processing. It’s a great option for astro-observation or astrophotography, and a handy and functional helper along your journey to the universe exploration.
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Weight of the main body (without counterweight and counterweight rod |
7.65 KG |
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Weight of special carbon fibre tripod (with extension tube) |
4.95 KG |
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Total weight (without counterweight and counterweight rod) |
12.6 KG |
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Counterweight and counterweight bar: |
A standard 5KG counterweight and a counterweight bar (304 stainless steel) |
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Dovetail saddle: |
Standard 200mm losmandy & vixen style dovetail saddle |
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Dimension: |
The diameter of the main body’s base is 160mm, the maximum height of the main body is 38cm, and the maximum width is 30cm |
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Dimension of tripod (including a one stage extension tube): |
82 cm of height and 98 cm of width when expanded, 93 cm of height when retracted, the above data included the extension tube. |
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Level adjustment of tripod (with a high level bubble): |
height adjustment within 2.5cm, with fine-tuning and locking system |
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Latitude adjustment range: |
15-90 degree (90 degree is the motorised alt – azimuth mode) |
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North pointing horizontal azimuth adjustment range: |
_+ 4 degree |
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Effective payload: |
_< 22 KG (without counterweight; _<28 KG (with counterweight:; Note:: these are measured with the distance between telescope’s central axis and the mounting surface of the equatorial mount is less than 150mm |
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Reduction/gear ratio: |
R.A. axis 1:1000; Dec. axis 1:1000 |
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PE cycle error: |
<_+ 20 degree |
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PE Cycle time: |
7m 12s |
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Slew speed (GoTo Speed): |
Maximum slew speed: 4 deg/s default slew speed: 2 deg/s Note: switch to default or slower slew speed when carrying a heavy or bulky telescope. |
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Guide Speed: |
2x, 4x, 8x, 20x, 48x, 120x, 240x, 360x, 480x, 710x, 950x. |
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Harmonic reducer type: |
20mm 1:100 precision stepping motor with automatic braking system (used in power – off situation) |
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Motor: |
42mm 1:10 precision stepping motor with automatic braking system (used in power – off situation) |
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Power |
24V stable power supply. |
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Operating current: |
950mA |
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Standby current: |
475mA |
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Data transmission: |
Support wifi wireless connection and USB wired connection |
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Guiding Port: |
Through USB connection |
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Hand controller: |
CNC processing control box with built-in celestial database. |
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Compatibility: |
Mark III is perfectly compatible with ASCOM & INDI platforms, various commonly use astronomy software, mobile phone apps, ASIAIR, star atlas software, etc, the mount can be controlled Bia smartphones/laptops/laptops/tablets etc. though WiFi or USB connection. |
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Star alignment: |
Supports up to 9-star alignment |
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Home sensor style: |
Electrical Zero Position |
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Working temperature: |
-25 degree C to 40 degree C |
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Polar alignment scope port: |
Built-in electronic polar alignment scope port with quick-release system |
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PHD2 guiding test: |
_+0.5 degree. |
