Rowan Astronomy | SKU: RA-20031200a

Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount

Name: Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

$2,447⁰⁰

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Combo

Combo 1 - AZ100 / Slow motion shafts Combo 2 - AZ100 / Encoders / Slow motion Shafts Combo 3 - AZ100 / Encoders / Goto Motors / Slow motion shafts Combo 4 - AZ100 / Encoders / Nexus DSC Pro / Slow motion shafts Combo 5 - AZ100 / Encoders / DSC100 / Slow motion shafts Combo 6 - AZ100 / Encoders / Goto Motors / DSC100 / Nexus FSC Pro / Slow motion shafts

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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.
Mount weight : 8kg
Mount weight with 2 x DV saddles 9.8kg
Mount base has M12 tapped hole to attach to tripods.

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.

Technical Specifications

Category	Specification
Construction	CNC machined, black anodised finish
Hardware	Stainless steel hardware throughout
Wheel Gear	80.0 mm diameter, 7075 aluminium
Worm Gear	Brass worm gear in adjustable worm block
Axis Shafts	32 mm diameter, 7075 aluminium
Bearings	High-quality ball bearings and taper bearings
Clutches	Adjustable friction clutches on both axes
Slow Motion Controls	360° slow-motion controls with simultaneous push-to and slow-motion tracking
Slow Motion Cables	Flexible cables included: 340 mm and 440 mm lengths (custom lengths available)
Control Ergonomics	Slow-motion controls remain aligned with the observer at all times
Load Capacity	15–20 kg per side (depending on telescope length)
Mount Weight	8.0 kg
Mount Weight (with 2× DV Saddles)	9.8 kg
Mount Base	M12 tapped mounting hole for tripod attachment
Encoders	Pre-installed Renishaw 152,000-step encoders
Encoder Compatibility	Existing Nexus DSC users should verify encoder lead compatibility with AZ100 encoder pinout
Cable Management	Encoder cables move with the mount; no cable wrapping or tangling in the azimuth axis
DSC Compatibility	Compatible with Nexus DSC Pro (WiFi)
DSC Shelf	Optional shelf for Nexus DSC
Saddle Option 1	Losmandy "D" saddle, 200 mm long, dual clamps
Saddle Option 2	Dual Losmandy/Vixen saddle, 200 mm long, dual clamps, 16 mm central thread for counterweight shaft
Counterweight	3.75 kg stainless steel, 125 mm diameter, 25 mm bore
Counterweight Shaft	25 mm diameter stainless steel shaft with M16 thread for direct attachment to Rowan saddle
Counterweight Shaft with Mounting Flange	Available for configurations not using a Rowan saddle
Base Mount Options	Multiple base mounting options available

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.
Pre-installed Renishaw 152,000 step encoders.
Flexible slow motion shafts

If you are using your existing Nexus DSC please check your encoder lead is compatible with the AZ100 encoder pin out.

Combo 3

AZ100 Alt-Az Mount
Goto Motor System.
Flexible slow motion shafts

Combo 4

AZ100 Alt-Az Mount.
Renishaw encoders fitted.
Nexus DSC Pro with WiFi.
Flexible slow motion shafts.

Combo 5

AZ100 Alt-Az Mount.
Renishaw encoders fitted.
DSC100
Flexible slow motion shafts.

Combo 6

AZ100 Alt-Az Mount.
Renishaw encoders fitted.
DSC100
Flexible slow motion shafts.

Manual & Warranty

Rowan's 1 year warranty

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1 star: 0 (0%)

Excellente monture!

Super produit et service hors-pair! Très satisfait.

Quality Mount, Excellent Service

It took me a while to realize that manual alt-az astronomy was my passion, but once I understood that I sought out something robust that would last a lifetime. I found it in this mount, the Rowan AZ100. It arrived yesterday and has already exceeded expectations.

Until I settle on a fitting tripod, (i.e. work up the courage to buy a Super Mount - 'buy once, cry once'), I have it on a ZWO TC40 purchased a year ago from Astronomy Plus. It's a stable fit with almost no vibration, jiggling, or settling time evident even at high magnification through a Sky-Watcher Mak 180. With slight turns of my wrist, the slow-motion controls effortlessly track objects and should I wish to upgrade to goto and tracking later, I have that option.

The service I received from Astronomy Plus was also excellent - due to schedule conflicts I had, they held the product until I was ready to receive it and shipped it timed to arrive precisely when I requested. All in all, they were a pleasure to work with.

Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount

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