Light and compact, great for portable setups with larger payloads
Beautifully machined from solid metal - premium fit and finish
ASCOM driver support
Built-in WiFi, GPS and Home Sensor.
5-year warranty
Tripod and Pier in pictures are optional accessories
The exciting new RST-300 uses a new and highly innovational type of gear. Due to the strong force of the Strain Wave Gear and the Motor, a counterweight is not needed.
This is the bigger brother of the popular and highly thought of RST-135 mount taking all the learnings of the smaller mount and improving upon the tried and trusted design with additions of a built-in brake which activates when the mount is switched off and holds the payload in position.
The mount weighs only 8.5kg but is capable of accepting a telescope with weight up to 30kg (maximum 50kg). Rainbow call this a "Weightless Mount"
The RST-300 is still a portable mount with excellent astrophotography potential that is ideally suited for using in the field and also in observatory setups due to it's huge payload.
The Rainbow Astro RST-300 mount utilises robotics technology that has been widely used in precision industrial robotics applications, strain wave gears provide zero backlash and a high degree of pointing and tracking accuracy.
This unique mount has the ability to function as either an EQ or AZ mount and can carry up to 30kg without the use of a counterweight shaft or weights. Weighing just 8.5kg and compact, the RST-300 is very portable and is a perfect option for travel astrophotography with larger payloads.
Smart features like built in Wi-Fi, a homing sensor and GPS allow for remote control and guiding of the mount. Built from solid block CNC construction, the Rainbow Astro RST-300 is solid with smooth operation for reliable performance.
iOptron iPolar Electronics Polarscope for SkyGuider Pro
Introducing iOptron iPolarTM - a high precision, easy to use electronics polarscope (e-PS).
What makes iPolar unique? 1. Can be easily installed inside the RA shaft on all iOptron equatorial mounts (except SmartEQ Pro). 2. Can be used on any mounts with adapters either internally or externally. 3. USB plug and play (no driver needed) 4. Works globally, no need to set northern and southern hemisphere. 5. No visible Polaris (north) or Sigma Octantis (south) necessary. 6. No need to rotate the mount during polar align.
iPolar is a smart electronic polarscope for everyone.
This 12V 5 amp AC Adaptor allows a telescope to be connected to an ordinary power outlet. Transforms 110-volt to 240-volt current into 12 DC volts. Suitable for the larger iOptron, Celestron, Meade, Orion computerized telescope systems.
The Sky-Watcher extension tube extends the height of EQ5/HEQ5/AZ-EQ5 mounts by about 16" so is a popular choice with owners of long-tube refractor telescopes as it places the eyepiece at a more comfortable height and prevents the telescope hitting a tripod leg.
A great starter telescope for electronically assisted astrophotography. Price is excellent for the ease of use and quality of pictures. APP is easy to use. Very quick and easy to setup, especially when weather is unpredictable here in Thailand. Beats setting up the large rig.