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
