73994 Gaiax Equatorial Mount
Discontinued January 2011
An equatorial mount for professional users
The Gaiax mount is a heavy duty GO-TO equatorial mount with a load capacity of 44kg, designed with high precision zinc bronze 216 tooth worm gears.
The mount is controlled by the SkySensor 2000 PC GO-TO controller which has a database of over 22,000 objects.
This mount is intended for permanent installation in an observatory.
An equatorial mount for professional users
The Gaiax mount is a heavy duty GO-TO equatorial mount with a load capacity of 44kg, designed with high precision zinc bronze 216 tooth worm gears.
The mount is controlled by the SkySensor 2000 PC GO-TO controller which has a database of over 22,000 objects.
This mount is intended for permanent installation in an observatory.
| Specifications | Gaiax Mount |
| R.A. slow motion axis | 216-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| DEC slow motion axis | 216-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| Tracking accuracy | +/- 2.5 arc. seconds |
| Polar axis scope | 6x20mm with built in illuminator |
| Altitude adjustment | +/- 20˚ at standard destination altitude |
| Controller | SkySensor 2000 PC, 500x at sidereal speed |
| Power source | DC12V, 2A |
| Maximum loading capacity | 44kg (97lb) approx, excluding counterweight |
| Counterweight | 9.5kg (20.9lb) x3 |
| Pillar | Optional |
| Weight | 50kg (110.3lb), without counterweights |
