This EQ platform is specially designed for automatic tracking of Dobsonian telescopes. Setup is so easy, simply place your Dobson Telescope on the platform, turn on the tracking motor and the target remains in the center of the eyepiece.
This is ideal for planetary & Lunar photography as the platform tracks your telescope for about an hour. After this it has to be reset again by simply lifting the telescope a little and moving it back on the platform.
The operation of the platform is very simple:
- Set the platform up as horizontal as possible. The built-in spirit level will help you level it. If the ground is soft, you should lay something underneath such as bricks or slabs, to avoid it sinking in under the weight of the telescope.
- Align the platform in north-south direction. The drive motor has to face southwards, the circle segment has to point north. A compass or an app on your smartphone is sufficient for alignment.
- Place your Dobsonian telescope on the platform and switch on tracking (N stands for northern hemisphere, S stands for southern hemisphere). Now you can start observing the night sky.
- Tracking for your Dobsonian telescope (up to 30 kg) for visual observation.
- Also suitable for azimuthally mounted binoculars and spotting scopes. The mount or photo tripod only needs to be well attached to the platform to prevent it falling.
- The platform is perfect for photographing the moon & planets but is not designed for photographing nebulae, star clusters and galaxies.
- Field of application: Ideal for all locations between 43° and 53° north/south latitude (ideal for Central Europe)
- Power supply: 9V block battery
- Tracking time: About an hour - after that the platform must be reset manually.
- Platform dimensions: 49cm x 50cm x 10cm
- Platform weight: 2Kg
- Dobsonian Tracking Platform
- Electric Motor (without batteries)
** CHRISTMAS DELIVERY NOTICE **
As Christmas approaches, the last date for Deliveries and Collections will be the 15th December 2023.
Any orders placed after this date will be processed and shipped again from the 4th January 2024.
"We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas & many nights of Clear Skies!"
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Est. Delivery Time after Dispatch:
24 - 72 hrs
Standard Tracked Delivery:
Ireland Nationwide: from €9.95
Note: Larger telescopes which contain multiple boxes include an additional surcharge. Shipping is calculated automatically at the checkout.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Est. Delivery Time after Dispatch:
24 - 72 hrs
Standard Tracked Delivery:
Norther Ireland: from €19.50+
Additional Info:
Standard Express Shipping rate applies up to a max order weight of 30kg Nationwide. - Large heavy items from 30kg+ include an additional surcharge, depending on the overall weight.
Unfortunately due to Brexit we are currently unable to ship to Mainland UK at this time.
EUROPE (EU)
Est. Delivery Time after Dispatch:
24 - 72 hrs
Standard Tracked Delivery:
European Union: from €18.95+
Shipping available for items up to a max order total weight or volumetric weight of 27kg.
Additional Info:
If your country is not listed below please contact us for more information.
Standard EU Delivery Regions:
Germany, France, Belgium, Poland, Luxumbourg, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Croatia, Malta, Greece
US & CANADA
Est. Delivery Time after Dispatch:
48 - 72 hrs
Standard Tracked Delivery:
US & Canada: from €28.50+
Shipping service available for items up to a max order total weight or volumetric weight of 20kg.
Additional Info:
* Customs / Import duties may apply in these regions. For more information please contact your local tax/customs office.
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