Skywatcher Quartz Motor Drive for EQ2 Telescope Mount
This drive set can be attached to the R.A. axis of the EQ2 mount and any Sky-Watcher telescope that has been supplied with it.
The set allows motorized tracking and movement at 1x, 2x and 8x speed in the right ascension axis. Stars, moon and planets stay centered by this, so you can observe longer without the object running out of the field of view. All that´s need to be done before is a polar alignment of the mount.
Perfect tracking through stepper motors
The tracking speed is kept precisely by a quartz-controlled stepper motor, without the need for manual fine adjustment. However, you have the ability to change the speed to position an object in the eyepiece.
Astrophotography
The accurate tracking and the ability to change the speed via the hand controller allow astrophotography with the EQ2 mount. Moon and planets can be captured with telescope and digital camera, while nebulae, star clusters and galaxies can be photographed with a lens up to 75 mm focal length.
Power supply
The motor is powered by four standard 1.5 V batteries ("D" cells, LR20).
Alternatively, you can also connect a power supply or a 6 V lead accumulator to the power input socket, but be sure to use the correct voltage and polarity!
Technical Data:
- Function: Tracking motor for mount EQ2
- Drive type: Stepper motor, quartz controlled
- Driven axes: Right ascension
- Switch for on and off: Yes
- Switch for north and south: Yes
- Nominal speed: Sideric
- Other speeds: Push buttons for 2x and 8x in both directions
- Power on control: LED
- Power supply: 4x 1.5 V "D" cell (LR20)
In The Box:
- Motor drive with bracket and screws
- Hand controller with cable
- Battery box with cable
For further selection of telescopes, cameras, accessories and information to this product please visit us in our online shop at teleskop-express and enter the product no. MDEQ2