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Weight of the main body (without counterweight and counterweight bar )
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7.65KG
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Weight of special carbon fiber tripod (with extension tube)
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4.95KG
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Total weight (without counterweight and counterweight bar)
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12.6KG
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Counterweight and counterweight bar
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A standard 5KG counterweight and a counterweight bar (304 stainless steel
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Dovetail saddle
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Standard 200mm Losmandy & Vixen style dovetail saddle
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Dimension
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The diameter of the main body’s base is 160mm, the maximum height of the main body is 38cm, and the maximum width is 30cm
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Dimension of tripod (including a one-stage extension tube)
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82cm of height and 98cm of width when expanded, 93cm of height when retracted，The above data includes the extension tube.
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Level adjustment of tripod (with a high level bubble)
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Height adjustment within 2.5cm, with fine-tuning and locking system
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Latitude adjustment range
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15-90°（90° is the motorized Alt-Azimuth mode）。
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North pointing horizontal azimuth adjustment range
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±4°
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Effective payload
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≤22kg (without counterweight)
≤28kg (with counterweight)
Note: these are measured when the distance between telescope’ s central axis and the mounting surface of the equatorial mount is less than 150mm
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Reduction/Gear Ratio
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R.A. axis 1: 1000
Dec. axis 1: 1000
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PE Cycle Error
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<±20”
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PE Cycle Time
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432 seconds
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Slew speed（GOTO speed）
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Maximum slew speed: 4 deg/s
default slew speed: 2 deg/s
Note: switch to default or slower slew speed when carrying a heavy or bulky telescope
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Guide speed
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2x，4x，8x，20x，48x，120x，180x，240x，360x，480x，710x，950x
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Harmonic reducer type
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20mm 1:100 Harmonic reducer
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Motor
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42mm 1:10 precision stepping motor with automatic braking system (used in power-off situations)
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Power enter (with a standard 24V power adapter and 12V to 24V power adapter)
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24V stable power supply
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Operating current
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950mA
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Standby current
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475mA
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Data transmission
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Support WiFi wireless connection and USB wired connectio
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Guiding Port
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Through USB connectio
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Hand controller
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CNC processing control box with built-in celestial database
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Compatibility
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MARK III is perfectly compatible with ASCOM & INDI platforms, various commonly-used astronomy software, mobile phone apps, ASIAIR, star atlas software, etc., the mount can be controlled via smartphones/laptops/tablets etc. through WIFI or USB connection
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Star alignment
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Supports up to 9-star alignment
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Home sensor style
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Electrical zero position
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Working temperature
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-25℃-40℃
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Polar alignment scope port
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Built-in electronic polar alignment scope port with quick-release syste
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PHD2 guiding test
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±0.5”
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