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The Sharpstar Color Carbon Mark III mount is a lightweight and portable German equatorial mount with a delicate harmonic gear system. Despite its light weight of 7.95kg, the Mark III mount boasts outstanding payload capacity, quick dynamic response and accurate data-transmission and processing. It's a great option for both visual observation and astrophotography. It's a handy and functional helper along your journey to the exploration of the universe.
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Mount Type |
German Equatorial / Alt-Azimuth |
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Weight of the main body (without counterweight and counterweight bar) |
7.95 kg |
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Counterweight and counterweight bar |
5kg counterweight plus bar (304 stainless steel) |
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Dovetail Saddle (clamp) |
Multifunctional dovetail saddle for Vixen and Losmandy style dovetail bars |
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Latitude Adjustment |
Can reach 90 degree if loosening the latitude adjustment bar (as an Alt-Azimuth) |
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Effective Payload |
max 18kg without counterweight and max 26kg with counterweight |
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Slew Speed |
Max Slew Speed: 3.8 deg/sec; Default Slew Speed: 1.9 deg/sec |
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Power Input |
24V stabilised power supply only |
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Data Transmission |
WIFI wireless connection or USB connection |
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Guiding Port |
ST-4 guiding port or through USB connection |
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Controller |
CNC-machined controller with built-in celestial database |
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Compatibility |
ASCOM and INDI platforms |
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