Orion Atlas EQ-G Computerized GoTo Tele

• The heavy-duty Atlas EQ-G equatorial tele and tripod has ample strength to support up to a 40-lb. equipment load to easily manage all visual or astrophotographic applications.
• Select from among 42,900 celestial objects to explore using the intuitive menus on the computerized GoTo hand controller.
• Internal DC stepper motors offer nine slew rates ranging from 2x to 800x sidereal and three tracking rates: sidereal, lunar, and solar.
• Features a convenient CCD autoguider jack; weighs 54 lbs. without counterweights attached.
• Includes an illuminated polar-axis for easy polar-alignment, 13" dovetail ing plate, two 11-lb. counterweights, 12-volt DC power cable, and more - requires external 12-volt DC power source or AC-to-DC wall adapter (sold separately) for motorized operation.

This rock-solid GoTo will provide night after night of stable support for your tele while letting you enjoy precise object location and accurate motorized tracking. The stalwart Orion Atlas EQ-G Computerized GoTo Tele can easily handle up to 40 lbs. of astronomy equipment. Its GoTo database of over 42,000 celestial objects can show you and your family spectacular celestial s night after night, while internal DC stepper motors track selected target objects for relaxed observations. Astrophotographers love the Orion Atlas EQ-G due to its precise tracking, affordable price, and robust load capacity, which all work together to provide the high accuracy required to capture detailed images of the night sky. Whether you're looking for a solid GoTo for visual use of a tele, or you're gearing up for a rewarding astrophotography hobby, the Orion Atlas EQ-G GoTo fits the bill with rugged elegance. The sturdy Atlas EQ-G supports tube assemblies of up to 40 lbs. and boasts 2"-diameter stainless steel legs. The Atlas EQ-G will lead you and your tele to a variety of celestial wonders on any clear night with its sophisticated GoTo system database of well over 42,000 objects. Once an object is centered, The Atlas EQ-G 's robust internal DC stepper motors track the object for comfortable extended views. The internal motors offer nine slew rates ranging from 2x to 800x sidereal and three tracking rates: sidereal, lunar, and solar. An included RS-232 interface cable, illuminated polar-axis , and 13" long "Vixen-style" narrow dovetail ing plate round out the features of this impressive GoTo equatorial . Backlash compensation and programmable PEC provide the responsiveness for guiding and the tracking accuracy needed for astrophotography. There's also a jack for a CCD autoguider. Requires external 12-volt DC power source or AC-to-DC wall adapter. Weighs 54 lbs., not including counterweights.