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Sky-Watcher launched recently an azimuthal mount designed specifically for solar observing
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SolarQuest mount has many interesting features. A built-in GPS automatically enters date, time and
location and calculates the altitude and azimuth of the Sun. The mount then points the telescope to
the correct altitude and slews clockwise to find the Sun. When the Solar Sensor detect the Sun the
mount lock onto it and begins tracking. It is that simple.
SolarQuest Mount Specs
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HelioFind™ Solar Alignment T
echnology: Solar Sensor with 4 X Photodiodes & built-in GPS
data fixing to obtain time & location to calculate the sun's azimuth and altitude
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Telescope Auto-levelling feature with the help of the built-in tilt sensor (3 X axis
accelerometer in the sensor block).
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Auto drift correction through feedback from Solar Sensor
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Auto Pointing Offset Correcting Feature
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8-Way Sliding Switch for Centring Sun in Field of View
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Tracking Rates: Alignment-Free Solar Tracking
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Pointing Accuracy: Up to 3 arc-minute (after customer calibration)
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Resolution: 2073600 Counts/Rev., 0.625 arc-second
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Slewing Speeds: 16X & 1200X
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Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
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Motor: DC Servo Motor, Gear Ratio 6480
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Payload Capacity: 4 kg
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45mm Sky-Watcher/Vixen type dovetail saddle
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3/8" Screw Fittings (tripod/mount)
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Adjustable Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
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Bubble Level
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Height of Tripod/Mount: 80.5 cm
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152 cm
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Mount Head Weight: 1.3 kg
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Total Weight with Tripod: 4.05 kg
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Low Power Consumption
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The SolarQuest mount is designed for use with solar telescopes only.
Do not point any other type of
optical device at the Sun. Looking directly at the Sun without verified-safe, professionally made solar
filtering will cause immediate and irreversible damage to your eye.
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http://ca.skywatcher.com/product/product/solarquest/
