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Mount Montierung EQ-500 X Drive

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The Omegon EQ-500 X Drive is the ideal all-round telescope mount for demanding beginners and advanced amateur astronomers. The affordable mount carries small and medium-sized telescopes for both visual and photographic applications. A simple assembly and uncomplicated controls allow a quick start into the observation night.

Motorized tracking: The Omegon EQ-500 X Drive is a tracking mount and automatically compensates for the Earth's rotation. Making observations very comfortable, as it is not necessary to continuously slew the telescope by hand. For visual use, a quick and rough alignment to the pole is sufficient.

Motors on both axes: You can move the telescope using the four handy direction keys on the handbox without having to turn your gaze away from the eyepiece. Different motor speeds enable you to switch between rapid or high-precision movements across the night sky.

Astrophotography: Tracking is a prerequisite for astrophotography. Long exposures of nebulae or galaxies can only be achieved if the Earth's rotation is compensated completely. The stepper motors with precise microsteps enable this due to their smooth run. In addition, an (not included) pole finder can be used to make tracking even more effective through a precise polar alignment.

Sturdy tripod: The height-adjustable stainless steel tripod is much more stable than common aluminum tripods. The robust spreader plate also serves as secure shelf for seven 1.25" eyepieces and two 2" eyepieces.

Included: 2 counterweights (2.5 kg)

Coming soon: (The following features are still in the test phase and are expected to be available in summer 2019. An update of already purchased mounts is not necessary). GoTo via PC, smartphone or tablet! The mount can be connected directly to a (separately available) StellarMate or ZWO ASAIR via a supplied USB cable. This turns the Omegon EQ-500 X Drive into a WiFi GoTo telescope! Use for example SkySafari on your smartphone to select an object in the night sky and slew automatically towards it with the telescope. Without additonal devices, a direct connection of the mount to a PC is also possible via USB. ASCOM drivers allow the control of the telescope. Autoguiding through ASCOM or INDI - an ST4 interface is not required.

Specifications

Capacity


Designation
EQ-500 X Drive
Max. additional load capacity (kg)
10
Cable-guide
intern
Interfaces
USB
Mounting saddle
Vixen-Style
Weight mount head only (kg)
4,2
Counterweight(s) (piece)
2 (@ 2,5 kg)
Diameter of counterweight bar (mm)
20
Power supply
24
Polar elevation setting (°)
5 - 60°

Special features


Tracking on RA axis
yes
Autoguider interface
-
Polar axis scale
yes
Level
yes
GoTo system
no

Equipment


Tripod <p>
Tripod
Accessory plate
yes
Pole finder
no

Tripod


Max. tripod height (cm)
102
Min. tripod height (cm)
61
Tripod weight (kg)
7
Tripod material
Stahl
Tripod leg diameter (mm)
45

General


Colour
white
Total weight (kg)
17
Series
Pro
Type
Mount
Type of build
Equatorial

Area of application


Useful for photographs
yes
Visually useful
yes
Omegon Mount Montierung EQ-500 X Drive
Perfect for beginners: the EQ-500 X features a stepper motor on both axes and automatically tracks celestial objects. So you don't have to worry about tracking, instead just enjoy your observation.
Omegon Mount Montierung EQ-500 X Drive
The EQ-500 X Drive can accommodate a telescope with a diameter of up to 200mm, but nevertheless is portable. For everyone who enjoys gazing deep into the sky, and who wants to photograph it as well.
Omegon Mount Montierung EQ-500 X Drive
Stainless steel tripod: also ensures a high degree of stability. Together with the mount: a solid base for all your observations.

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