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Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount

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.
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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.

$1,450.00 each
RE-21031200a - Rowan Astronomy Saddle Plate, 200mm Long, D-Series for the AZ75 and AZ100
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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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CNC-machined and black anodized finish and fitted with stainless steel hardware.
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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
RE-20031801a - Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Y-Axis Balance Plate Knobs
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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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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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About This Product
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.

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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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About This Product
Dual saddle with Vixen 'V' and Losmandy 'D' profiles.
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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About This Product
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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.

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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.
125mm tall, 100mm diameter, 1.25kg
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RE-17031091a-38UNC - Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Pier Riser, 200mm (3/8" UNC)
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RE-17230064a-38UNC - Rowan Astronomy AZ100 Pier Riser Bushing (3/8" UNC)
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Additional threaded bushing which can be exchanged with those fitted in the riser bases
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Black anodized aluminum.
125mm tall, 100mm diameter, 1.25kg
Height can be extended using optional extension piece.
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Additional threaded bushing which can be exchanged with those fitted in the riser bases
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