Introducing the AZ Mount Pro featuring "level and go" intuitive GOTO setup
We call it "level and go", the term used to describe iOptron new AZ Mount Pro's simple set up routing. Using its built-in precision level indicator, the operator simply levels the mount and turns on the power; this capable computerized alt-azimuth telescope mount takes it from there. Utilizing the on board 32 channel GPS receiver and built-in position and angular detection sensors; the AZ mount Pro calculates its global position as well as the telescope orientation. Automatically the mount slews the instrument to an easily identifiable bright object in the night sky. The user need only confirm a bright object is in the center of the view, to activate tracking and GOTO functionality.
(Telescopes and secondary dovetail saddle not included)
Features
On board rechargeable lithium ion battery for up to 10 hours of use
33lb primary payload and 10lb secondary payload capacity, with a mount weighing only 13lbs
Askar Guiding Ring Set for FMA180 Guidescope (Set of 2 Rings) #GR40
Askar Guiding Ring Set for FMA180 Guidescope (Set of 2 Rings) #GR40 is a stylish and elegant guiding ring with three-point collimation function. It can perfectly fit the Askar FMA180 to achieve ideal guiding effect. Though it’s designed mainly for FMA180, it’s suitable for tubes with a diameter of less than 50mm.
High quality 8 - 24mm 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.
It’s a very nice Alt/Az Mount. Very easy to use and gives good results most of the time. You need to take time to level the mount head well and balance your scope. Using. 25mm lens to begin with star and planetary alignment is good. Once centred it will track very well
ข้อดี: Simple to use, not too heavy, well constructed and seems rugged enough. Can be adapted to fit most tripods and piers. The built in battery is great. Tracking is precise and only needs tweaking when you GoTo another object. The data base is very impressive.
ข้อเสีย: IOptron needs to look into better finish on their products.. the side panels are plastic and are easily scratched and dented.. these should be made of cast aluminium. A Azmith clutch would be very useful.. it lacks this feature. Balancing scopes can be tricky at times. I had to fashion a counterweight bar and add counterweights to achieve proper balance. The Altitude clutch knobs are an extra they should be included in the price.
I took this Telescope because the 10 inch GSO Dobsonian was sold out. After building a Rocker Box myself, i tried it yesterday and i am very happy with it. The shipping was super fast,- all perfect.