SynScan AZ hand control SPECIFICATIONS:
- Power Supply: 10 to 15 V DC 1Amp, 2.1mm Plug (Center positive)
- Motor type: DC Servo Motors,
- Resolution: Motor encoder: 1,620,000 counts per revolution, Main axis encoder: 11,748 counts per revolution
- Slew speeds: 1.0X, 2.0X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 200X, 400X, 600X, 800X, 1000X
- Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
- Tracking Mode: Dual Axes Tracking
- Alignment Method: Brightest-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment
- Database: 25 user defined objects. Complete M, NGC and IC catalog, partial SAO catalogues, total 42,900 objects
- Go-To Pointing Accuracy: Up to 5 arc min
| Optical Design | Newtonian (Parabolic) |
| Diameter | 305mm |
| Focal Length | 1500mm |
| Scondary Mirror Diameter | 70mm |
| F/ratio | F/5 |
| Highest Practical Power | 600x |
| Faintest Steller Magnitude | 14.3 |
| Resoving Power | 0.46 arc sec |
| Finderscope | 8X50 |
| Focuser diameter | 2” with 1.25” adapter Crayford Focuser |
| Eyepiece(s) | 2 eyepieces |
| Mount Type | Dobsonian |
| Ground Board Diameter | 610mm D x 763mm H |
| Tube Weight | 21kg |
| Tube Dimension(dia. x length) | 450mmx(920-1400)mm |
| Shipping Weight | BASE:20kg, OTA:23kg |
| Shipping Carton Dimensions | 2 cartons BASE: 53x52x103 cm3 OTA: 106x54x55 cm3 |
The SynScanTM AZ hand control allows you point your telescope at a specific object, or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button!! The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900+ objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The patented dual encoder design allows the telescope to be moved manually whenever the user wishes - but with no need for re-alignment!
The Sky-Watcher Dobsonian SynScan series combines the convenience and affordability of the traditional Dobsonian with the convenience of a computerized Go-To telescope.