Sideres85 Observatory Mount - 100 kg Instrument Weight
Since many years the Sideres 85 observatory mount stands for high load capacity and best quality.There is only one mount left, it can be picked up at the manufacturer (zip code: 41844) and there is also an instruction right there.
up to 100 kg instrument weight high quality materials and best workmanship
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SIDERES 85 - a powerful observatory mount - loadable up to 100 kg
The mount is the heart of an observatory. Quality and precision are only achieved by the interaction of a very good construction, use of the best materials and their best craftsmanship. The SIDERES 85 mount is a very stiff and stable mount made of high quality materials. It has a very high vibration damping, which is indispensable for long-term astrophotography. The SIDERES 85 mount meets all criteria regarding quality and precision and should therefore be the first choice for your observatory!
Controller
The SIDERES 85 will work with any good stepper motor controller. However, we will be happy to order you the SIDERES Deltacode, for whose design this mount was the standard.
Delivery time and order
The Sideres 85 will be custom built to your specifications. So you can order a special telescopic connection plate or a custom made column adapter. These items are of course optional. The delivery time of the Sideres 85 is, depending on the order situation, between 3-6 months. When placing an order, we require a 5% deposit, the rest is then due upon delivery.
Mount type: | German mount (equatorial) |
Shaft diameter: | RA. ⌀ 85 mm, Dec. ⌀ 65 mm; both are hollow shafts |
Shaft bearing: | on each shaft two taper roller bearings |
Mech. Drive RA.: | worm wheels m=0.7, z= 288, bronze, worm z=1, ⌀ 26.5 mm stainless steel |
Mech. Drive DEC: | worm wheels m=0.7, z= 288, bronze, worm z=1, ⌀ 26.5 mm stainless steel |
Mech. clutch: | adjustable single-plate safety slip clutch, (overload protection) |
Motor. drive: | planetary gear stepper motors, bipolar, ratio 1/16 |
Control: | none included, we recommend the Deltacode or the FS2 40 V |
Cable feeding: | basically internal, to avoid cable tangle |
Periodic error: | +/- 3 arc seconds without P.E.C.! |
Gearbox housing: | made of aluminum, protects worm wheels and motors |
Telescope mount: | saddle plate, width 80 mm (dovetail bar) |
Counterweight rod: | adjustable length and rotating ⌀ 38 mm, stainless steel tube |
Counterweight: | optional |
Fine adjustments: | azimuth +/- 10°, latitude 40° - 60° north/south |
Load capacity: | up to 100 kg conservative assessment |
Painting: | powder coating, Elegance - dark gray |
Total weight: | 120 kg without counterweight |
Setting circles: | none, because integrated in the controller / optional encoder resolution 2048 |
Mounting: | Mounting flange ⌀ 200 mm, thickness 25 mm, (also for concrete column) |
Dimensions: | width 260 mm, length 650 mm; height 580 mm, at 50° latitude 420 mm |
The scope of delivery is variable and will be adapted to your requirements.
Manufacturer / Importeur: | Fa. Elke Siegel |
Street: | In Bissen 21 |
ZIP / City: | 41844 Wegberg |
Country: | Germany |
Telefon number: | +49 2434 992630 |
Email: | |
Website: | www.sideres.de |
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