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Mount Encoder Kit

    Tele Vue

    Mount Encoder Kit

    $ 398.00 Sold out
    $ 398.00

    Description

    Add "brains" to your Tele Vue mount

    Kits include the encoders, housings, wiring, and hardware to fit your Tele Vue mount.

    Available Accessories/Replacement Parts
    • Pano/TelePod/ Gib Encoder Kit (STN-4001)
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    • Sky Tour Caddy Plate (SCP-1019)

    Specifications

    Sky Tour
    Display Red L.E.D., 10 Character
    Display
    Dimming    		 5 levels
    Display
    Resolution    		 1 minute right ascension, 0.1 degree declination
    Display Modes
    • STAR FIX - alignment mode using convenient star list
    • RA DEC - current right ascension and declination
    • CATALOG - complete database of celestial objects
    • GUIDE - shows direction and distance to object
    • ALIGN - uses full database to fine-tune alignment
    • IDENTIFY - identifies object by type
    Database Tom Lorenzin 2000+ catalog includes:
    • 110 Messier objects
    • selected NGC objects
    • selected IC objects
    • selected Non-Standard objects
    • selected Stars, colored, double, multiple
    • 31 alignment stars
    • 8 Planets
    • The customizable FAVorites database can hold 99 objects
      Coordinate
      Epoch      		 AD 2000
      Telescope
      Mounting
      Types
      • Tele Vue Alt/Az
      • Dobsonian Alt/Az
      • Custom Alt/Az
      • German Equatorial
      Alt/Azimuth
      Setup      		 Requires 2 star alignment
      - no input for latitude, longitude, date or time required.
      Encoder
      Resolution      		 2160 step, 0.167-degree/step (10-arcminute/step) encoders
      Sampling Rate 0.5 millisecond
      Maximum
      Slew Rate      		 160 degree per second
      Sidereal
      Clock
      Accuracy      		 0.01%
      Dimensions 2.8 x 4.6 x 1.1 inches
      Weight 6 ounces including 9v battery
      Power
      Requirements      		 5.1 to 14 Volts DC Reverse polarity protected
      Specifications may change without notice

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