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Orion EQ-1M Electronic Drive System
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Orion
EAN: 0410000063019
Feature(s): Precision mini-motor attaches to your equatorial mount for automatic tracking of celestial objectsDrive provides regulated sidereal-rate tracking in right ascensionHand controller has 2x and 8x speeds and pause modeIncludes motor, controller and battery case. Runs on four D-cell batteries (not included)Fits ShortTube 4.5, Observer 60 and 70 EQ, Transporter Min-EQ, ShortTube 80 EQ and EQ-1 and Min-EQ
Label: ORION
List Price: $64.95
Manufacturer: ORION
MPN: 07826
Product Group: Photography
Publisher: ORION
Studio: ORION
UPC: 410000063019
Editorial Reviews
Product Description:
Pop one of these precision mini-motors on a compatible Orion or Celestron equatorial mount and track celestial objects automatically. It'll make observing easier and more fun! Drive provides regulated sidereal-rate tracking in right ascension (plus declination for EQ-3M Dual-Axis drive). Hand controller has 2x and 4x (EQ-2M and EQ-3M Dual-Axis) or 8x (EQ-1M and EQ-3M Single Axis) speeds and pause mode. External disengage allows coarse movement of the scope by hand with motor attached. Both systems include electronic motor, hand controller, and battery case. Powered by four D-cell batteries (not included).
Customer Reviews Average rating - 3.0
Rating - 3 Date: 2006-01-24
Content: This drive uses a stepper motor that clicks a few times per second to move at the sidereal rate. I could hear its clicking amplified in my 4.5" reflector's OTA. I tried imaging Saturn at 150X magnification and in my captured AVI you can see it darting back and forth.
This drive may be useful for wide-angle piggyback astrophotography, but it's not worthwhile for through-the-scope imaging.
Summary: Tracks accurately, but not smoothly
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