RST-135E Robotic Mount w/Encoders
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RST-135E Robotic Mount w/Encoders is a GoTo equatorial mount for guided astrophotography rigs.
mount flagship
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Specifications
Mount
- Mount type
- Dual German equatorial / alt-az strain-wave mount
- Drive system
- Strain wave gear / harmonic drive
- Payload capacity
- 13.5 kg without counterweight; 18 kg with counterweight
- Mount weight
- 3.4 kg
Capacity
- Payload-to-weight ratio
- 5.3:1
Motion
- Slew rate
- 1,800x (7.5°/s) at 16 V DC
- Periodic error
- ±2.5 arcsec (430 sec period)
- Encoder
- Renishaw high-resolution encoder on RA axis
Electronics
- Power
- DC 12-16 V
Astrophotography Fit
A general-purpose GoTo mount that should be chosen by realistic imaging payload, not headline capacity alone.
RST-135E Robotic Mount w/Encoders is a flagship GoTo equatorial 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.
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
Where To Buy
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics | $5,990.00 | In stock Updated 5/14/2026 | View Offer - $5,990.00 |