MERLIN Synscan AZ GOTO Computerised Tabletop ALT-AZIMUTH Mount

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Name: MERLIN Synscan AZ GOTO Computerised Tabletop ALT-AZIMUTH Mount

Model: OVL20224

Price: £179.00£169.00

UK.Delivery: Free

MERLIN Synscan AZ GOTO Computerised Table Top ALT-AZIMUTH Mount The Merlin TableTop GOTO mount is another exciting new development from Sky-Watcher.

It is quick and convenient to set-up on a patio or picnic table and ideal for travelling with, due its compact size.

Compact telescope OTA”s up to approximately 4kg can be attached via the standard Sky-Watcher/Vixen dovetail bar fitting. Also spotting scopes can be attached via their tripod adaptor bush and mounted on the supplied L-Bracket.

The SynScan™ AZ hand control allows you point your telescope at a specific object, or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button!! The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900+ night sky objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.

Main Features:

• SynScan™ Database: Total 42,900+ Objects, including Complete M, NGC, IC & SAO Catalogues

• Alignment Method: Two-star or Brightest star alignment

• Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE) feature

• Unknown Object Indentification feature

• Pointing Accuracy up to 10 arc min

• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar

• Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 2.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x

• Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking

• Quiet Operation

• Motor Type & Resolution: DC Servo Motors. Resolution 0.8923 arc sec or 1,452,425 steps/rev

• PC Compatible: can be used with popular Planetarium Software.

• SynScan Handset Firmware upgradeable via the Internet

• Height 35cm

• Weight 2.9kg

• Standard 3/8" tripod bush in the base

• Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied).  Sky-Watcher 7Ah or 17Ah Power Tank Recommended

Product Code 20224