HAE16C Ultra Compact Strain Wave Mount (HE162C)
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HAE16C Ultra Compact Strain Wave Mount (HE162C) is a strain-wave GoTo mount for guided astrophotography rigs.
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Specifications
Mount
- Mount type
- Dual AZ/EQ strain-wave GoTo mount
- Drive system
- Strain-wave drive
- Payload capacity
- 16 lb (7.3 kg) without counterweight
- Mount weight
- 5.7 lb (2.6 kg)
- Counterweight
- SS Φ20mmX200mm, 3/8”-16 threaded (optional, #P-SGP-CWS)
- Latitude range
- 0º ~ 90º
Capacity
- Payload-to-weight ratio
- 2.8:1
Electronics
- Controller
- Go2Nova 8411 with OLED display (optional)
- Power
- DC 12V, 5A
Mechanical
- Tripod / pier
- Optional carbon fiber tripod 8061A
Astrophotography Fit
A portable strain-wave mount that should be chosen by realistic imaging payload, not headline capacity alone.
HAE16C Ultra Compact Strain Wave Mount (HE162C) is a premium strain-wave 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.
Strain-wave mounts are wonderfully compact, but they still need stiffness, cable discipline, and sometimes counterweighting to keep long tubes calm.
Best paired with
- Compact refractors, cooled cameras, and tidy cable-managed power
- Guiding from a guide scope or OAG for long exposures
- Tripod or pier with enough stiffness for the full imaging load
Not recommended for
- Ignoring counterweights on long or heavy optical tubes
- Tall, flexible tripods with high wind exposure
- Payloads near the marketing limit for long-exposure imaging
Where To Buy
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
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| Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics | $1,499.00 | In stock Updated 5/14/2026 | View Offer - $1,499.00 |