Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount
CNC machined and black anodised finished and fitted with stainless steel hardware.
Specifications includes an 80.0 mm diameter 7075 aluminium wheel gear and brass worm gear in adjustable worm block.
32mm diameter 7075 aluminium axis shafts supported in high quality ball and taper bearings.
Features included adjustable friction clutches on both axis and 360 degree slow-motion controls allowing simultaneous push-to and slo-mo tracking.
High quality flexible slow motion cables included. Pair at 340mm & 440mm long. (Custom lengths available)
Both slow motion controls remain in alignment with the observer at all times.
Load capacity is 15-20 kg each side depending on scope length.
Options for the base mount.
Pre-installed Renishaw 152,000 step encoders.
If you are using your existing Nexus DSC please check your encoder lead is compatible with the AZ100 encoder pin out.
The encoder cables move with the mount and don't wrap or tangle in the Az-axis as the mount is moved.
Nexus DSC Pro with WiFi.
DSC shelf - fits Nexus.
- Losmandy 'D' section saddle. 200m long with 2 clamps.
- Dual Losmandy / Vixen section saddle. 200m long with 2 clamps. 16mm central thread for counter weight shaft.
- 3.75 Kg stainless steel counterweight 125mm diameter. 25mm hole.
- Counterweight shaft. 25mm diameter Stainless steel with M16 thread for attachment direct to a Rowan saddle.
- Counterweight shaft and mounting flange. Select this option if you're not using a Rowan saddle.
We recommend Berlebach Berlebach now have an AZ100 fitting option.
Altrnatively the AZ100 can fitted to any tripod designed for a Sky-Watcher NEQ6 mount.The tripod's AZ pin needs to be removed.
Alternative mounting can be any flat tripod or pier with and M12 bolt attachment.
AZ100 mount with Nexus DSC and optional mounting shelf.
Images shown without slow motion cables which are included with the base mount.
Technical Specifications
- Losmandy 'D' section saddle. 200m long with 2 clamps.
- Dual Losmandy / Vixen section saddle. 200m long with 2 clamps. 16mm central thread for counter weight shaft.
- 3.75 Kg stainless steel counterweight 125mm diameter. 25mm hole.
- Counterweight shaft. 25mm diameter Stainless steel with M16 thread for attachment direct to a Rowan saddle.
- Mount weight : 8kg
- Mount weight with 2 x DV saddles 9.8kg
- Mount base has M12 tapped hole to attach to tripods.
In the Box
Selected combo of the AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount
Combo 1
- AZ100 Alt-Az Mount.
- Flexible slow motion shafts.
Combo 2
- AZ100 Alt-Az Mount.
- Renishaw encoders fitted.
- Flexible slow motion
Combo 3
- AZ100 Alt-Az Mount with
- Goto Motor System.
- Slow motion knobs.
Details of Goto motor -
See Goto System
Combo 4
- AZ100 Alt-Az Mount.
- Renishaw encoders fitted.
- Nexus DSC Pro with WiFi option.
- Flexible slow motion shafts.
Combo 5
- AZ100 Alt-Az Mount.
- Renishaw encoders fitted.
- Nexus II.
- Flexible slow motion shafts.
Manual & Warranty
Rowan's 1 year warranty
