|
Feature |
Half Hitch |
Other Mount |
| Weight with dovetail plate |
5.3 lbs |
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| Saddle and dovetail plate included in base price? |
YES |
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| Solid capacity for 105 mm refractor, 150 mm Mak-Cass, or 8" SCT? |
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? |
YES YES |
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Provision for encoder installation? Precision bores |
YES YES |
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Optional DSC bracket? Folding? 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? Easy engagement? Safety-stop provision? Engraved scale for presetting balance? |
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 in axis bearings NOT affected? |
YES YES YES |
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| Adjustable zenith and horizon stops to protect OTA? | 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 |
