Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount

Starting Price: $1,390.00
Price as Configured: $1,390.00
Brand: Rowan Astronomy / SKU: RE-20031200a
UK-based Rowan Astronomy’s AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount moves your optics in altitude or azimuth independently and includes the option to lock the mount’s position and to guide it manually. The Rowan AZ100 is easy to setup and use and just as easy to transport from one dark site to another.

Please note that when the mount is ordered with the motors installed, the slow-motion cable handles are not included, only the short knobs. If you want the cable handles as well, then they need to be added as an accessory.
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AZ100 Goto Motor Specifications:
  • WiFi Connecivity to SkySafari and built in Motor Configuration page.
  • Built in mini-planetarium for 1 or 2 start aligmment.
  • This upgrade requires AZ100 with Encoders already fitted.
  • Please contact us if your mount requires to have encoders installed.
Power requirement. 12V DC @ 2 amp on 5.5mm DC jack with 2.5mm center pin.

Note that, if you order the motor system to come installed on the mount, the mount will not include the cable handle slow-motions controls, only the knobs.

$1,450.00 each
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Saddle with Losmandy 'D' profile.
CNC-machined and black anodized finish and fitted with stainless steel hardware.
The center of the saddle has a M16 thread to accept a counterweight shaft.
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Dual saddle with Vixen 'V' and Losmandy 'D' profiles.
CNC-machined and black anodized finish and fitted with stainless steel hardware.
The center of the saddle has a M16 thread to accept a counterweight shaft.
$235.00 each
RE-21431200a - Rowan Astronomy Altitude Adjustment Plate for the AZ100
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This additional plate fits between the mount and existing saddle.
Compatible with both 'D' or Dual 'DV' saddles.
Provides adjustment to align both scopes at the same pointing position.
Both Altitude and Azimuth adjustments are possible.
CNC-machined and black anodized finish and fitted with stainless steel hardware.
$128.00 each
RE-20031226a - Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Y-Axis Balance Plate
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This additional plate allows balancing of heavy eyepieces in combination with bino-viewers when pointing towards the zenith. The Rowan Y-Axis Balance Plate fits between the mount and existing saddle and is compatible with both 'D' or Dual 'DV' saddles.

The plate is supplied with 16mm diameter x 320mm long eyepiece counterweight shaft which can be fitted to the front or rear of the Y-axis balance plate depending on which side of the mount the Y-axis plate is fitted.

CNC machined, black anodized finished and fitted with stainless steel hardware.

You can add the altitude axis space below.
$224.00 each
RE-20531200a - Rowan Astronomy Pan Tilt Handle for the AZ100
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Fits to the inside face of the saddle with 2 x M6 bolts and can be mounted on the left or right side of the mount.
Handle is 350mm or 14" long.
Compatible with both 'D' or Dual 'DV' saddles.
CNC-machined and black anodized finish and fitted with stainless steel hardware.
$105.00 each
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25mm diameter stainless steel shaft.
M16 thread screws directly into a saddle or mounting flange.
Supplied with anodized aluminim safety knob with integral stop washer.
$64.00 each
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25mm diameter stainless steel shaft and mounting flange..
Supplied with anodized aluminum safety knob with integral stop washer.
Select this option if using a single saddle.
$115.00 each
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125mm diameter, 3.8Kg stainless steel weight. 40mm thick. 25mm bore.

How many counterweights to order?

For scopes under 5Kg you can usually mount with without counterweight.
For scopes from 5-8Kg choose 1 counterweight.
For scopes from 9Kg to 14Kg choose 2 counterweights.
For scopes from 15Kg to 20Kg choose 3 counterweights.

These figures are approximate and equate to counterweights of 1/2 to 2/3 the weight of the OTA.
$153.00 each
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Available Now!

AZ100 Goto Motor Specifications:
  • WiFi Connecivity to SkySafari and built in Motor Configuration page.
  • Built in mini-planetarium for 1 or 2 start aligmment.
  • This upgrade requires AZ100 with Encoders already fitted.
  • Please contact us if your mount requires to have encoders installed.
Power requirement. 12V DC @ 2 amp on 5.5mm DC jack with 2.5mm center pin.

Note that, if you order the motor system to come installed on the mount, the mount will not include the cable handle slow-motions controls, only the knobs.

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CNC-machined and black anodized finish and fitted with stainless steel hardware.
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About This Product
This additional plate fits between the mount and existing saddle.
Compatible with both 'D' or Dual 'DV' saddles.
Provides adjustment to align both scopes at the same pointing position.
Both Altitude and Azimuth adjustments are possible.
CNC-machined and black anodized finish and fitted with stainless steel hardware.
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The plate is supplied with 16mm diameter x 320mm long eyepiece counterweight shaft which can be fitted to the front or rear of the Y-axis balance plate depending on which side of the mount the Y-axis plate is fitted.

CNC machined, black anodized finished and fitted with stainless steel hardware.

You can add the altitude axis space below.
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CNC-machined and black anodized finish and fitted with stainless steel hardware.
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How many counterweights to order?

For scopes under 5Kg you can usually mount with without counterweight.
For scopes from 5-8Kg choose 1 counterweight.
For scopes from 9Kg to 14Kg choose 2 counterweights.
For scopes from 15Kg to 20Kg choose 3 counterweights.

These figures are approximate and equate to counterweights of 1/2 to 2/3 the weight of the OTA.
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Alternatively this adapter allows fitting the AZ100 directly to a pier surface with out the need to access from below.
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This adapter bolts directly to the base of the AZ100.
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Alternatively this adapter allows fitting the AZ100 directly to a pier surface with out the need to access from below.

The pier top will require 4 x M8 tapped holes on 90.0mm circle.
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RE-17031090a-38UNC - Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Pier Riser, 125mm (3/8" UNC)
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Black anodized aluminum.
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Height can be extended using optional extension piece.
Thread = M10
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RE-17031091a-38UNC - Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Pier Riser, 200mm (3/8" UNC)
About This Product
Black anodized aluminum.
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Additional threaded bushing which can be exchanged with those fitted in the riser bases
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About This Product
Black anodized aluminum.
125mm tall, 100mm diameter, 1.25kg
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Thread = M10
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About This Product
Black anodized aluminum.
200mm tall, 100mm diameter, 1.6kg
Height can be extended using optional extension piece.
Thread = M10
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Black anodized aluminum.
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Thread = M10
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Additional threaded bushing which can be exchanged with those fitted in the riser bases
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These cable handles are included as standard with the AZ100 if the goto motor system is not ordered. If the goto motor system is ordered to be installed on the mount, then the cable handles need to be ordered separately. The cable handles should not be used at the same time as the goto motors.
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Price as Configured: $1,390.00

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The Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Alt-Azimuth mount is a heavy-duty mount designed to hold one or two scopes each weighing up to between and 33 and 44 pounds (15 and 20kg). The structure of the mount is made from fully CNC-machined aluminum and fitted with stainless steel hardware. The mount uses 80mm diameter 7075 aluminum worm wheels and brass worms on both axes. The worms are installed in user-adjustable worm blocks.

The mount features adjustable friction clutches on both axes that allow the user to determine the stiffness of the axes for push-to slewing and engagement of the slow-motion controls. 360-degree slow-motion controls are operated with solid knobs for short OTAs or flexible cable knobs for longer OTAs both included with the mount. The slow-motion knobs remain aligned with the observer at all times.

The mount can be purchased as a pure push-to mount with slow-motion controls for those who enjoy the challenge of star hopping and minimal technology or it can be purchased with pre-installed Renishaw 152,000-step encoders for use with digital setting circles (DSCs). Recommended are the premium AstroDevices Nexus DSC WiFi and Nexus II DSCs. A special ball-mounted shelf is available for convenient mounting of the DSCs or other interface device on the side of the mount directly accessible to the user. The encoder cable moves with the mount head to eliminate cord-wrap issues as the azimuth axis is moved.

Additional options for the AZ100 include D- and DV-series saddles,

an altitude adjustment mechanism to easily align dual scopes,


a pan and tilt handle for easy push-to slewing without having to grab the telescope,


and counterweights shafts and counterweights for use with a single large or heavy telescope.



The AZ100 is natively compatible with common EQ6/Atlas/CGEMs tripod with an M12 attachment bolt (the azimuth pin must be removed). Alternatively, it can be mounted on any flat-topped tripod or pier with an M12 center attachment bolt/knob. There is also an available adapter for use on a common EQ-5 style tripod. For the best quality and performance we recommend a Berlebach PLANET, UNI 28, UNI 18, or UNI 8 tripod (all available from Deep Space Products).