Sky-Watcher Wave 100i
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Sky-Watcher Wave 100i is a strain-wave GoTo mount for guided astrophotography rigs.
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Specifications
Mount
- Mount type
- D/V-style
- Drive system
- Belt
- Payload capacity
- 22 pounds
- Mount weight
- 9.3 pounds
- Counterweight
- Optional
- Latitude range
- 0° to 90°
Motion
- Slew rate
- 7.5 degrees/second
Electronics
- Controller
- Yes
- Power
- DC12~16v, 2A
Mechanical
- Tripod / pier
- No* (Optional)
- Interface
- Yes
Astrophotography Fit
A portable strain-wave mount that should be chosen by realistic imaging payload, not headline capacity alone.
Sky-Watcher Wave 100i 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomics Astronomics | $1,699.00 | In stock Updated 5/15/2026 | View Offer - $1,699.00 |
| Mile High Astronomy Mile High Astronomy | $1,699.00 | In stock Updated 5/15/2026 | View Offer - $1,699.00 |
| Starizona Starizona | $1,699.00 | In stock Updated 5/11/2026 | View Offer - $1,699.00 |
| Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics | $1,895.00 | In stock Updated 5/11/2026 | View Offer - $1,895.00 |