73690 Atlux Equatorial Mount
Discontinued January 2011
A high-end equatorial mount for advanced astronomers
The Atlux mount is a superior German equatorial mount supplied with the Star Book GO-TO controller.
The mount is designed and manufactured to offer the best slewing and tracking performance in an easily transportable package.
Ideal for long exposure astrophotography.
Product features
GO-TO navigation and tracking
Star Book controller supplied as standard with the Atlux mount.
Compact design
The mount has been designed to be as compact as possible whilst still providing a stable and portable telescope platform. The counterweight shaft is retractable for transport and storage.
High maximum payload weight
The Atlux can easily accommodate advanced astrophotography payloads up to a maximum weight of 22kgs. The mount is supplied with a dovetail mounting block as standard. See below for accessory plate options.
Atlux Base Plate
For attaching the Dovetail Plate mounting block on the mount head.
Dovetail Plate Mounting Block
For installing an optical tube with the standard dovetail attachment. Usable with Atlux Accessory Plate, Atlux Base Plate or SX Accessory Plate DX.
| Specifications | Atlux Mount |
| 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° field of view |
| Altitude adjustment | 0° to 72°, (2° increments, 3 step elevation) |
| Azimuth adjustment | Double-screw fine adjustment |
| Controller | Star Book |
| Power source | DC12 volts, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes |
| Maximum loading weight | 22kg (48.5lb) approx, excluding counterweight |
| Counterweight | 3.5kg (7.71lb) x1 and 7kg (15.4lb) x1 |
| Weight | 19.7kg (43.4lb), without counterweight |
Optional Accessories
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78782 Atlux Accessory Plate For attaching guide scopes and/or tube rings. Size: 400x195mm |
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72696 Carrying Bag for Tripod DP95 Size: 760x175mm Also holds a Half Pillar. Note: Special order only |
Tripod Options
73661 Tripod DP95 (Duraluminium)
Legs: 45mm in thickness, adjustable from 70cm to 95cm in length.
Weight: 8kg (17.6lb)
73662 Metal Pillar P70
Pillar: 114m in diameter and 70cm in length.
Weight: 13kg (28.6lb)
75603 Metal Pillar P110
Pillar: 114m in diameter and 110cm in length.
