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The Saxon GoTo EQ3 Mount with Steel Tripod is ideal for beginner and intermediate astronomers with its equatorial design and GoTo function. Thanks to its equatorial design, tracking of your target planet, star, nebulae or more has never been more precise so that it will always be centred into your telescope's view. The GoTo function on this mount is also much loved for its ease of use. The computer system stores information regarding over 42,900 objects with complete Messier, NGC and IC Catalogues that can be selected and guided towards with a positioning accuracy of up to 1 arc minute based on the inputted information. There is no better companion that the Saxon GoTo EQ3 Mount w/Stainless Steel Tripod! The GoTo EQ3 Mount includes a built-in polar scope, a latitude adjuster with micrometer scale, an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster, aluminium setting circles, large manual slow-motion tracking controls, bubble level and steel tubular tripod legs. It also comes with an accessory tray, two counterweights (1 x 3.5kg and 1x 1.8kg, a car power supply adapter and Saxon's 3 Years Limited Warranty.   Features SynScan hand controller database of 42,900 celestial objects 1.8 degree step angle and 32 micro steps driven Motor resolution at 0.288arc sec Slew speeds up to 3.4°/sec (800X) Guiding speed from 0.25x, 0.50x, 0.75x or 1x Payload Capacity: 6kg   Full Specifications Mount Type German Equatorial EQ3 Mount Tripod Type 1.75" stainless steel  SynScan Database 42,9000 objects from  Messier, NGC, IC catalogues Motor Resolution 0.288arc sec Guiding Speed 0.25x, 0.50x, 0.75x, 1x Slew Speeds 2x, 8x, 18x, 32x, 64x, 400x, 500x, 600x, and up to 3.4°/sec (800x) Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Positioning Accuracy Up to 1 arc minute Alignment Options One Star, Two Star, Three Star Autoguider Port Yes PC Compatibility Yes Payload Capacity 6kg Power Supply Car battery adapter (included) or 12V~15V DC 2A Mains Supply (sold separately) Saddle Type Vixen Weight Mount (~4kg), Counterweight (~5.2kg), Tripod (~5.6kg)   Recommended Accessories saxon 12V 5A Australia AC Power Adapter Delivers a constant power supply to your computerised mount to keep it functioning optimally.  About saxon - High Quality Optics The Saxon brand commits to quality and research. The company develops a range of binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and accessories with the understanding of its user’s priorities and needs. Saxon has built each product around the knowledge that everyone’s viewing requirements are different, proven through each precise and well though out product line. Browse a range of Saxon optical products and you'll find that every glass has been designed to help every viewer see only the best in every situation. Product Code: 613003