Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount

Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount

Features:

CNC machined and black anodised finished and fitted with stainless steel hardware.

Specifications includes an 80.0 mm diameter 7075 aluminium wheel gear and brass worm gear in adjustable worm block.

32 mm diameter 7075 aluminium axis shafts supported in high quality ball and taper bearings.

Features included adjustable friction clutches on both axis and 360 degree slow-motion controls allowing simultaneous push-to and slo-mo tracking.

High quality flexible slow motion cables included. Pair at 340 mm & 440 mm long. (Custom lengths available)

Both slow motion controls remain in alignment with the observer at all times.

Load capacity is 15-20 kg each side depending on scope length.

Mount weight : 8 kg

Mount weight with 2 x DV saddles 9.8 kg

Mount base has M12 tapped hole to attach to tripods.

The mount does not come with saddles, you can choose between saddles for Losmandy style dovetail bars only and saddles for Losmandy and Vixen style dovetail bars.

The mount also does not come with a tripod, you can use one designed for the Sky-Watcher NEQ6 if the AZ pin can be removed. Recommended are Berlebach UNI, Planet and SKY tripods, which are available with a matching plate for the AZ100.