ALTER D6 EQUATORIAL MOUNT

The Alter D-6 equatorial mount is designed to support and aim an optical tube assembly for astronomical purposes. It is a rigid, heavy-duty mount, suitable for apertures up to 400 mm. A hand held push-button controller is used to control tracking, guiding and slewing. A variable height tripod permits use in the field as well as in the observatory.
A mount structure contains the following parts:
- a declination unit with counterweight shaft and balance weights.
- A polar head with equatorial wedge.
- A folding tripod.
- A power unit and hand controller

Technical Specifications
Mount capacity - 8�40 kg
Tripod height variation - 800-1230mm
Range of working latitudes - 0-70Deg
Slewing capabilities in RA and Dec - unlimited
Power supply - 12 volts DC 800mA
Mean Sidereal error - 0.005%
Periodic error - 5"
Shipping weight - 70 kg