Skywatcher Starquest DX Deluxe Equatorial Mount

COMPACT EQUATORIAL MOUNT STARQUEST DX DELUXE

The new generation Starquest DX mount is a high-quality, lightweight mount that is easy to use and suitable for both beginners and experienced observers. Once aligned with Polaris, the mount allows you to easily track celestial objects using the flexible shafts. The mount offers a maximum payload of 5kg and comes on a sturdy, height-adjustable stainless steel tripod for maximum stability. The mount is equipped with 360° drives in the right ascension and declination axes. Optionally, a DC motor drive (no. 20940) can be attached to the right ascension axis for automatic tracking. The set includes a smartphone adapter for your first attempts at photographing the night sky.

• Counterweight bar with 2.5 kg counterweight
• Maximum load: 5kg
• Worm gearbox
• Large 95mm gearwheel in RA (with 93 teeth)
• 62mm gear wheel in DEK (with 60 teeth)
• Couplings in R. and DEK axle
• Adjustable pitch circles in both axes
• 45mm prism clamp
• Mounting head weight: 1.4kg
• Tripod weight: 2.4kg
• Tripod extendable from 680mm to 1160mm
• Optional RA motor drive available (no. 20940)

Scope of delivery:

• Starquest DX mount with stainless steel tripod and eyepiece holder
• Flexible shafts
• Counterweight bar with counterweight 2.5 kg