Heavy Duty German Equatorial Mount for serious Astronomers

The NEW ATLUX Mount is a midsized Go-To equatorial mount newly designed to work with the STAR BOOK Hand Controller. The mount is designed and manufactured to offer the best slewing and tracking performance in an easily transportable package.

The New Atlux features celestial navigation with the STAR BOOK which includes PEC and Autoguider functions. The Atlux is styled with minimal protrusions. The counterweight shaft is retractable for transport and storage. With a maximum load weight of 75 lbs. , the Atlux is ideal as a solid platform for long exposure astrophotography.

 

R.A Slow Motion Axis

180 tooth wheel gears whole circle movement DEC slow motion axis

180 tooth wheel gears whole circle movement 

R.A Coordinates Display

On the screen of STAR BOOK, 0.1 min. increments  

DEC Coordinates Display

On the screen of STAR BOOK, 0.1 arc min. increments  

Polar Axis Scope

6x20mm, wide 8 degrees field of view  

Altitude Adjustment

0 deg. to 72 deg. ( 2 degree increments, 3 step elevation)

Azimuth Adjustment

Double-screw fine adjustment   Telescope control system STAR BOOK   Power Source DC12 volts, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes   Maximum loading weight 75 lbs.   Counterweight 3.5 kg (7.71 lbs) x 1 and 7 kg (15.4 lb) x 1   Weight 19.7 kg (43.4 lb) without counterweight