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The Saxon GoTo EQ5 Mount with Steel Tripod is an aspiring astrophotographer or serious astronomers best friend. The Saxon GoTo EQ5 Mount is well equipped to deliver precision and stability needed for serious observing. Featuring a GoTo design, observing has never been easier. Simply complete the alignment process and you will be able to choose an object from a collection of over 42,900 stars, planets, nebulaes and more with a positioning accuracy of up to an impressive 1 arc minute. This is further enhanced by Saxon's software collimation error meaning that you will get unbeatable precision during the entire tracking process. The Saxon GoTo EQ5 Mount with Steel Tripod also features a payload capacity of 9.1kg, making it the suitable for most telescopes, and an outstanding positioning accuracy of up to 1 arc minute due to software collimination error compensation and periodic error correction. This mount will undoubtedly keep you on point!   Features A user-friendly Synscan hand controller Wall-to-wall large accessory tray 1.75" stainless steel tripod legs One, two and Three star alignment options Containing over 42,900 objects with complete Messier, NGC and IC Catalogues Autoguider interface for astrophotography Positioning accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Periodic error correction PC Compatibility   Specifications: 1/8 degree step angle and 32 micro steps driven Motor resolution at 0.288arc sec Slew speeds up to 3.4°/sec (800X) Payload Capacity of 9.1kg Positioning accuracy up to 1arc minute.   Full Specifications Mount Type German Equatorial EQ5 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 9.1kg Power Supply Car battery adapter (included) or 12V~15V DC 2A Mains Supply (sold separately) Saddle Type Vixen   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: SAX-613005