+/- 2.5 arc seconds or less in one worm cycle (6.4 minutes); native, prior to any error correction
Encoder
Absolute encoder option on both axes
Electronics
Controller
Astro-Physics GTO control system
Power
Nominal 12 volt DC supply at minimum of 5 amps continuous
Mechanical
Tripod / pier
9.775" (248.3 mm) Base. The base is an integral part of the mount and azimuth adjuster.
Interface
Suitable mounting plates
Astrophotography Fit
A heavy-payload mount that should be chosen by realistic imaging payload, not headline capacity alone.
1600GTO German Equatorial Mount - No Encoders is a flagship observatory-class GoTo mount for computerized tracking and guiding.
For long-exposure astrophotography, use a conservative imaging payload. The telescope, camera, guide hardware, dew heaters, dovetails, and cables all count, and guiding performance matters more than the catalog payload number.
Observatory-class mounts ask for a pier, software integration, and careful commissioning; they are not casual grab-and-go hardware.
Best paired with
Autoguided refractors or corrected reflectors within conservative payload limits
Stable tripod or pier and balanced counterweights
Computer or hand-controller workflow with good polar alignment
Not recommended for
Payloads at the rated maximum for imaging
Users who need an airline-portable rig above all else
Long focal length work without guiding and careful balance
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