Beautifully machined from solid metal - premium fit and finish
ASCOM driver support
Built-in WiFi, GPS and Home Sensor
Latest version includes the new polar alignment upgrade!
5-year warranty
The exciting new RST-135 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.
The mount weighs only 3.3kg but is capable of accepting a telescope with weight up to 13.5kg. Rainbow call this a "Weightless Mount"
The RST-135 is a super portable mount with excellent astrophotography potential that is ideally suited for using in the field.
The Rainbow Astro RST-135 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 13.5kg without the use of a counterweight shaft or weights. Weighing just 3.3kg and ultra-compact, the RST-135 is highly portable and is a perfect option for travel astrophotography.
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 RST135 is solid with smooth operation for reliable performance.
The following supplementary instructions is written by Chris Woodhouse is an excellent read.
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 Hand Controller links to the ZWO EAF (Electronic Automatic Focuser), it shows in every smooth inch of casing with environment friendly APS material. It comes with a 3.5mm female socket. You will be having a comfort grip when you touch its ergonomic design! ZWO EAF Hand Controller provides an easy method of focusing the telescope, Featuring IN and OUT buttons, a 2-line display, slow and fast speed rate control. A “must-have” option for EAF user!
High quality 7 - 21mm zoom eyepiece in 1.25" format. This eyepiece allows you to change focal lengths without swapping and changing eyepieces. The 1.25" barrel is filter threaded to accept standard 1.25" filters.
The Askar SQA55 is a multi-purpose Petzval refractor featuring 5 elements for superior correction! This telescope features a trick up its sleeve not found on many other refractors: a variable aperture. With an aperture ranging from f/4.8 to f/22, you can use the Askar SQA55 for astrophotography at night as well as daytime photography as a manual focus camera lens.