Description
is more than just a telescope mountits an imaging platform. Designed for payloads that push well beyond standard mounts, it supports long refractors, big astrographs, and multi-instrument payloads with ease. From its dual high-resolution encoders to its thoughtful cable management, its a system built for flawless performance and rock-solid reliability. If youre ready to invest in a mount that can carry your vision forwardwhether thats deep-sky imaging, research, or public outreachthe EC2 stands ready.
Tech Details:
| Mount | Center-balanced Equatorial Mount (CEM) |
| Payload | 52kg (115 lbs), exclude counterweight* |
| Mount weight | 26kg (57 lbs) |
| Payload/Mount weight ratio | 2 |
| Material | All metal |
| Latitude adjustment range | 0~ 68 (0.5 arcmin division)** |
| Azimuth adjustment range | 5 (3 arcmin division) |
| PE (by encoder) | < 0.15 arcsec RMS |
| Worm period | 240 sec |
| PEC | Real time PEC (RPEC) |
| Right Ascension worm wheel | 216mm, 360 teeth, zero backlash |
| Declination worm wheel | 216mm, 360 teeth, zero backlash |
| Worm | 26mm |
| Right Ascension axle | 80mm, steel |
| Declination axle | 80mm, steel |
| Right Ascension bearings | 125mm |
| Declination bearings | 125mm |
| Counterweight shaft | 38.1x 540 mm (SS, anti-slip, 4.5kg) |
| Counterweight | 10 kg (22 lbs) |
| Mount base size | 210 x 230 mm |
| Motor drive | Precision stepper motor w/128 micro-step |
| Encoder Resolution | 0.035 arc seconds |
| Motor Resolution | 0.07 arc seconds |
| Slew speed | 4/sec (960x) max. |
| Hand Controller | Go2Nova 8407 V2, 8 line 21 character LCD |
| Power requirement | DC 12V, 5A |
| Power consumption | 0.7A(Tracking),1.8A(GOTO) |
| Polar Scope | Optional electronic polar scope |
| Meridian treatment | Stop (0-14 pass), auto flip |
| Zero position | Automatic zero search |
| Park position | Horizontal, vertical, current, alt/azi input |
| Level indicator | YES |
| Dovetail saddle | Losmandy D, 17.2″ (437mm) |
| GPS | YES |
| Guiding port | ST-4 |
| Communication port | RS232, USB, LAN, WiFi |
| Cable management | 2xDC12V (1A), DC5V(1A), 2xDC (5A), ST4, 6P6C, 4xUSB2.0, USB3.0 (powered), USB for PS, AUX |
| Pier/Tripod | Optional pier |
| Warranty | Two year limited |
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