Description

Astronomical Harmonic Mount Equatorial Wide Dovetail Groove Compatible with Telescope Theodolites OnStep 17-100 Harmonic Reducer

The Astronomical Harmonic Mount Equatorial is an advanced mounting system designed to support telescope theodolites and astronomical telescopes for precision tracking and observations. This mount features a wide dovetail groove and is compatible with the OnStep 17-100 Harmonic Reducer, enabling smooth and accurate movement for celestial observations and star tracking. Ideal for amateur astronomers, scientific research, and professional astronomy applications, this harmonic mount offers high precision for equatorial tracking, making it perfect for long-exposure astrophotography and precise celestial navigation.

Key Features

• Harmonic Drive Technology
  The OnStep 17-100 Harmonic Reducer provides extremely smooth and precise motion using harmonic drive technology, which minimizes backlash and ensures accurate tracking of celestial objects. This technology is ideal for astronomical observations, astrophotography, and precise positioning of telescopes.

• Equatorial Mounting System
  The equatorial mount is specifically designed for accurate celestial tracking, ensuring that your telescope stays focused on stars, planets, and deep-sky objects as the Earth rotates. This mount allows for easy alignment with the celestial poles, making it ideal for long-duration astrophotography and observing applications.

• Wide Dovetail Groove
  Featuring a wide dovetail groove, the mount is compatible with a wide range of telescopes and telescope theodolites, providing a secure and stable fit for your equipment. This feature allows for easy mounting of telescope optics and optical accessories, ensuring a versatile setup.

• Compatible with OnStep 17-100 Harmonic Reducer
  The OnStep 17-100 Harmonic Reducer is integrated into the mount system, providing high-precision motion control and improving tracking accuracy for telescope theodolites and astronomical mounts. This makes it an ideal choice for amateurs and professionals who require reliable, backlash-free performance.

• High Load Capacity
  This harmonic mount is built to support heavy telescopes and optical instruments, making it suitable for advanced telescope setups. Whether you’re using it for astrophotography or research applications, it can support larger telescopes without compromising stability.

• Durable Construction
  Made from high-quality materials, the Astronomical Harmonic Mount is designed to withstand harsh outdoor conditions, ensuring long-term durability and reliable performance for field and remote astronomical observations.

Technical Specifications

• Mount Type: Equatorial mount with harmonic drive technology

• Compatibility: Compatible with telescope theodolites, OnStep 17-100 Harmonic Reducer, and a variety of telescopes

• Dovetail Groove: Wide dovetail groove for secure telescope mounting

• Harmonic Reducer: OnStep 17-100 Harmonic Reducer for backlash-free motion and smooth tracking

• Tracking Accuracy: Provides high-precision tracking for celestial objects

• Weight Capacity: Supports heavy telescopes and optical instruments

• Construction: Rugged, weather-resistant design for outdoor use

• Power Supply: Requires external power supply for motorized tracking

Applications

• Astronomy and Astrophotography:
  Ideal for astrophotographers and amateur astronomers, the harmonic mount provides precise celestial tracking, ensuring sharp and detailed long-exposure images of stars, nebulae, and planets.

• Scientific Research:
  Used by scientists and astronomical observatories, this mount offers accurate tracking for research projects, providing reliable positioning and observations of celestial bodies.

• Surveying and Navigation:
  The wide dovetail groove and precise tracking make it suitable for surveying and celestial navigation, ensuring accurate angular measurements and star position tracking for navigational purposes.

• Telescope Mounting:
  The wide dovetail groove makes it compatible with a variety of telescope setups, providing a secure and stable mounting for optical telescopes and other observational equipment.

• Field Use:
  Designed for field observations, this mount’s rugged and weather-resistant construction ensures it can withstand harsh conditions when used for remote astronomical surveys and outdoor activities.

Summary

The Astronomical Harmonic Mount Equatorial Wide Dovetail Groove compatible with Telescope Theodolites and the OnStep 17-100 Harmonic Reducer is a high-precision, versatile mounting system designed for astronomical observations and geospatial applications. With its harmonic drive technology, equatorial mounting for smooth tracking, and wide dovetail groove for telescope compatibility, it provides stable and accurate tracking for celestial bodies. This mount is ideal for amateur astronomers, scientific researchers, and surveying professionals, offering long-term durability and precision for astrophotography, telescope mounting, and research purposes.

Extension Column purchase link（Optional, you can contact the seller if needed）

Control handle purchase link（Optional, you can contact the seller if needed）

eq3 eq5 tripod adapter:（Optional, you can contact the seller if needed）

There are two connection methods between Mount and TC40 tripod. You can contact us to provide you with operation videos.

1. Best solution

Additionally, purchase Extension Column to connect Mount and TC40 tripod

2. Connect with a central pillar

This connection method may not be as good as fixed, you can contact us before purchasing to understand it clearly.

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Dovetail groove display

Product Parameters

Double 17-100 harmonic reducer；

Reduction ratio 400:1 (100:1 harmonic plus 1:4 synchronous wheel)；

The load capacity without a hammer is 13kg, and after installing the heavy hammer rod, the load capacity is 18KG;

The chassis is of GEM4 5 specification;

Chassis diameter 125mm；

12mm center column；

Adjust the elevation angle by 10-90 degrees and increase the theodolite mode；

Direction adjustment range：20°；

24 stepper motor

75 degree dovetail groove；

Supporting onstep system, supporting computers, mobile phones, zwo boxes，asiair, nina, WiFi, Bluetooth, handle control, etc；

Right ascension axis permanent magnet brake；

Heavy hammer rod interface thread: M12；

Hammer rod diameter 20mm；

Heavy hammer rod length: 230mm；

Data interface: USB2.0/WiFi；

Guide Star Interface: Handle/ST4；

Low temperature can reach -30 ℃；

Automatic zero position: mechanical automatic zero position；

Data interface:USB2.0/WIFI/Serial over Bluetooth

Guiding interface:USB2.0/WIFI/Serial over Bluetooth

Low temperature can reach -30℃

Must be at home position on startup

Accuracy: 3.5kg（0.3-0.5 ）/ 8kg（0.4-0.7） /12kg（0.7-0.9）

Guiding star

The complete set of 61ed weighs 3.5 kilograms and can be stabilized at 0.3-0.5,

The Sky Watcher 150 complete set weighs 8 kilograms and can be stable between 0.4-0.7,

The total weight of 130apo is 12 kilograms, stable between 0.7-0.9,

Testing with 130apo 12.8kg, no hammer easily goto guiding star

Features

Super load: 13kg without weight hammer/18kg with weight hammer (not included)

Multi functional: equatorial and theodolite

Handle + APP control: WiFi control, real-time star map

Precision control: harmonic reducer + synchronous belt

Lightweight design: no heavy hammer, body structure

Equipped with an onstep system, supporting computer /phone /for ZWO box /for nina /WiFi /Bluetooth /Handle control, etc.