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Feature |
Half Hitch |
Other Mount |
| Weight with dovetail plate, Balance Trimmer, and Sky Commander |
7.5 lbs |
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| Saddle and dovetail plate included in base price? |
YES |
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Solid capacity for 115 mm refractor, 180 mm Mak-Cass, or 8" SCT? (Depending on weight distribution, some scopes to 22 lbs. may be used) |
YES |
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| All-machined aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel components? |
YES |
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| Highest standards for tolerances, orthogonality and finish? |
YES |
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| Anodized finish? |
YES |
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| Counterweight-free design? | YES | |
| Centerline load positioning for maximum stability and rigidity? | YES | |
| No-tool, adjustable "drag" control? | YES | |
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Slow-motion controls? Zero-backlash? Large machined knobs with grip rings? Smooth, constant-force mechanism? Altitude drive release for balancing? |
YES YES YES YES YES |
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| Built-in clutched hubs for control knob extensions? | YES | |
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4096-step encoders included in package price? High-precision installation? Fully integrated in machined housings? |
YES YES YES |
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Sky Commander included in package price? Integrated folding DSC bracket? No wire wrap-up? Conveniently positioned? |
YES YES YES YES |
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Two-axis balancing? Engraved scale for presetting balance? |
YES YES |
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Dovetail system? Generous rail support on both sides? Mechanically leveraged clamping? Versatile bolting options? Spring-loaded opening? Easy "Direct-In" engagement? Semi-ratcheting clamping handles? Safety-stop provision? Engraved scale for presetting balance? |
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES |
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Altitude axis brake to assist with eyepiece changes? Position-holding, no-torque, caliper design? Friction is NOT applied to the axis bearings? |
YES YES YES |
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| Balance Trimmer for zeroing differences in eyepiece weights? | YES | |
| Adjustable zenith and horizon stops to protect OTA? | YES | |
| Built-in level? | YES | |
| Built-in bracket for mounting a finder to the saddle? | YES | |
| Preloaded ball or roller thrust bearings on both axes? | YES | |
| Axes rotate on precision-ground stainless steel shafts (not on bolts)? | YES | |
| High rigidity-to-weight ratio cross-braced design? | YES | |
| Excellent tripod clearance without purchasing tripod extension column? | YES | |
| Attaches to tripod with standard 3/8-16 thread? | YES | |
| Two-year warranty | YES |
