{"product_id":"az100-alt-azimuth-mount","title":"Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRowan Astronomy AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eCNC machined and black anodised finished and fitted with stainless steel hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eSpecifications includes an 80.0 mm diameter 7075 aluminium wheel gear and brass worm gear in adjustable worm block.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003e32mm diameter 7075 aluminium axis shafts supported in high quality ball and taper bearings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eFeatures included adjustable friction clutches on both axis and 360 degree slow-motion controls allowing simultaneous push-to and slo-mo tracking.\u003cbr\u003eHigh quality flexible slow motion cables included. Pair at 340mm \u0026amp; 440mm long. (Custom lengths available)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eBoth slow motion controls remain in alignment with the observer at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eLoad capacity is 15-20 kg each side depending on scope length.\u003cbr\u003eMount weight : 8kg\u003cbr\u003eMount weight with 2 x DV saddles 9.8kg\u003cbr\u003eMount base has M12 tapped hole to attach to tripods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptions for the base mount.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-installed Renishaw 152,000 step encoders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are using your existing Nexus DSC please check your encoder lead is compatible with the AZ100 encoder pin out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe encoder cables move with the mount and don't wrap or tangle in the Az-axis as the mount is moved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNexus DSC Pro with WiFi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDSC shelf - fits Nexus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLosmandy 'D' section saddle. 200m long with 2 clamps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Losmandy \/ Vixen section saddle. 200m long with 2 clamps. 16mm central thread for counter weight shaft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.75 Kg stainless steel counterweight 125mm diameter. 25mm hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCounterweight shaft. 25mm diameter Stainless steel with M16 thread for attachment direct to a Rowan saddle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCounterweight shaft and mounting flange. 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no cable wrapping or tangling in the azimuth axis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDSC Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with Nexus DSC Pro (WiFi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDSC Shelf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional shelf for Nexus DSC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle Option 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLosmandy \"D\" saddle, 200 mm long, dual clamps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle Option 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Losmandy\/Vixen saddle, 200 mm long, dual clamps, 16 mm central thread for counterweight shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounterweight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.75 kg stainless steel, 125 mm diameter, 25 mm bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounterweight Shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm diameter stainless steel shaft with M16 thread for direct attachment to Rowan saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounterweight Shaft with Mounting Flange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable for configurations not using a Rowan saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Mount Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple base mounting options available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected combo of the AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombo 1\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAZ100 Alt-Az Mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible slow motion shafts.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombo 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAZ100 Alt-Az Mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-installed Renishaw 152,000 step encoders.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible slow motion shafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are using your existing Nexus DSC please check your encoder lead is compatible with the AZ100 encoder pin out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombo 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAZ100 Alt-Az Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoto Motor System.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlexible slow motion shafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombo 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAZ100 Alt-Az Mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenishaw encoders fitted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNexus DSC Pro with WiFi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible slow motion shafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombo 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAZ100 Alt-Az Mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenishaw encoders fitted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDSC100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlexible slow motion shafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombo 6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAZ100 Alt-Az Mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenishaw encoders fitted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDSC100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible slow motion shafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual \u0026amp; 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