This versatile mount features a two-position adjustable counterweight rod, allowing it to be used at all latitudes from 0° to 90°, avoiding the problems that most other mounts have at extreme polar altitudes. This makes it the perfect travel mount!
The EQ-AL55i is fully smartphone-controlled via built-in WiFi and the free SynScan Pro app, available for iOS and Android. The EQ-AL55i Pro mount also features an illuminated polar scope for precise alignment with the celestial pole.
It also has connections for USB-C, autoguider, and the optional SynScan remote control. There's also a socket for triggering a DSLR camera.
The EQ-AL55i Pro is an extremely portable mount, perfect for both mobile astrophotographers and visual observers.
• mounting type: parallactic
• maximum load capacity: 10 kg
• RA gear: 144 teeth
• Dec gear: 100 teeth
• tripod: 1.75"
• stand weight: 5.6 kg
• latitude: 0 - 90°
• motors: stepper motors
• Counterweight rod diameter: 20 mm
• maximum feed speed: 4°/s
• autoguiding speed: 0.25 x, 0.5 x, 0.75 x, 1 x
• PEC correction: software
• Go-To system: SynScan
• object database: 42000+
• object catalogs: Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell, Double Stars, Variable Stars, Named Stars, Planets, user-defined,
• homing on objects: from the mobile application
• power supply: DC 12V / 3A
• tracking modes: RA (Right Ascension Axis)
• Mounting Alignment Modes: 1 Star, 2 Stars, 3 Stars, Brightest Star
• ports: shutter release, USB 2.0, ST-4
60 months