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Astronomy > Mountings & accessories > Mountings > Alt-azimuth with GoTo > Skywatcher > Skywatcher Mount AZ Merlin SynScan GoTo + Table Tripod
Product no.: 16088

Mount AZ Merlin SynScan GoTo + Table Tripod

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Product description

The Merlin TableTop GOTO mount is another exciting new development from Sky-Watcher. It is quick and convenient to set-up on a patio or picnic table and ideal for travelling with, due its compact size.
Compact telescope OTA’s up to approximately 4kg can be attached via the standard Sky-Watcher/Vixen dovetail bar fitting. Also spotting scopes can be attached via their tripod adaptor bush and mounted on the supplied L-Bracket.

The SynScan™ 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+ night sky objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.

Main Features:

  • SynScan™ Database: Total 42,900+ Objects, including Complete M, NGC, IC & SAO Catalogues
  • Alignment Method: Two-star or Brightest star alignment
  • Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE) feature
  • Unknown Object Indentification feature
  • Pointing Accuracy up to 10 arc min
  • Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
  • Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 2.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x
  • Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
  • Quiet Operation
  • Motor Type & Resolution: DC Servo Motors. Resolution 0.8923 arc sec or 1,452,425 steps/rev
  • PC Compatible: can be used with popular Planetarium Software.
  • SynScan Handset Firmware upgradeable via the Internet
  • Height 35cm
  • Weight 2.9kg
  • Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied). Sky-Watcher 7Ah or 17Ah Power Tank Recommended

Specifications

Capacity


Designation
AZ Merlin SynScan
Max. additional load capacity (kg)
4
Motor speeds
1.0, 2.0, 16, 32, 64, 128, 400, 500, 600, 800
Position precision
600
Positioning
1, 2 or 3 stars
Database
42900
NGC
7840
Messier
110
IC
5386
SAO
259000
Solar system
9
Freely definable
25
Connection manual controller
RS-232
Interfaces
RS-232
Cable-guide
außenliegend
Operating temperature
-20 - 40
Power supply
12

Special features


GoTo system
yes
Pointing with coordinates
yes
Controllable via PC
yes
Updateable via web
yes
Traveling mount
yes
Size suitable for hand luggage
yes
Fitting for prism rail
yes

Equipment


Tripod <p>
Table tripod

Tripod


Tripod weight (kg)
2,9
Tripod material
Kunststoff

General


Height (mm)
350
Total weight (kg)
2,9
Type
Mount
Type of build
Azimuthal

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Skywatcher Mount AZ Merlin SynScan GoTo + Table Tripod
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