Skywatcher Skymax-102 Maksutov-Cassegrain on alt-azimuth Mount AZ-GTi

Skywatcher Skymax-102 Maksutov-Cassegrain on alt-azimuth Mount AZ-GTi

The lightweight and highly portable Sky-Watcher SKYMAX-102 (AZ-GTi) has been designed to be controlled wirelessly with your smartphone or tablet, using the free SynScan App for iOS or Android.

The AZ-GTi mounting, with its built-in WiFi module, creates its very own Wi-Fi network, so the mount can be used anywhere, without any reliance on other WiFi or mobile networks. After entering your coordinates into the app and following a simple alignment procedure, you are ready to explore the universe using the app´s intuitive touchscreen menu.

The AZ-GTi and SynScan App provides full computerised GO-TO control, allowing the telescope to be automatically slewed to any one of the objects in the app´s extensive database of 10,000+ celestial objects.

Incorporates Sky-Watcher´s Freedom-Find patented Dual-Encoder Technology, which allows the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without the mount losing its positional information. This gives the user enormous freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions.

The compact but powerful SKYMAX-102 telescope is ideal for the observation of double stars, and the surface detail of the moon & bright planets. Its high-resolution, long focal length optical system is multi-coated to maximise contrast and image sharpness.

Important note about power supply:

To avoid loss of warranty, please use only the power supplies and mobile supplies recommended by us. Especially simple car batteries or sealed lead-acid batteries can lead to an under-supply, which can then damage the sensitive electronics of the mount. Operating a Skywatcher GoTo mount with a non-proprietary power supply not recommended by us is at your own risk. Thank you for your understanding. Here is the link to more information: Notes_power_supply_SK_GoTo_en.pdf

Question:
My AZ-GTi reacts upside down to an altitude adjustment in altazimuth mode. How can I change this?

Answer from Teleskop-Service:
One possibility is to mount the telescope tube the other way around, but then the finder shoe is in an unfavorable position and with Newtonians the focuser too.

It is better to replace the firmware with one for altazimuth operation only. The link is:
http://skywatcher.com/download/software/motor-control-firmware/
Take "Firmware: Universal DC Motor Driver with Built-in Wi-Fi, Version 3.36" and the mount will be in the standard configuration for altazimuth operation.

Safety informations: PDF Download