JTW Chimera Backlash-free Harmonic Drive Telescope Mount

Introducing the JTW Chimera, our next generation backlash-free Harmonic Drive mount that eliminates the downsides of typical HD mounts by removing the need for guiding** or adding counterweights to achieve it's full rated payload which both go against the spirit of portable use. The scoring system is relative to other mounts in our new modular range.

- 35 kg Payload*
- 10 kg Mount head weight
- Full aerospace aluminium construction
- Backlash-free harmonic drive
- 7.5° per second slew rate
- 0.02" resolution
- Absolute encoders, both axes
- Guiding not required**
- Fine balancing not required
- Losmandy/Vixen saddle with no-mark clamping
- Internal mount wiring
- Through-mount cable conduit
- Soft and hard overtravel limits
- Tool-free operation
- Fine polar alignment system
- 15° to 75° latitude range
- 90° Alt-Az mode
- WiFi, Ethernet and USB connectivity
- Dimmable red work light
- GPS
- Removable magnetic bracket for digital polar scopes
- Adapter system to fit most tripods