Rainbow Astro RST-135 Mount: Compact, Advanced, and User-Friendly for Astronomers
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No Counterweights Needed: Innovatively designed to operate without the need for counterweights, simplifying setup and enhancing portability.
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Lightweight and Compact: Weighs only 3.3kg and fits comfortably in one hand, making it highly portable and ideal for air travel.
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Impressive Load Capacity: Capable of supporting up to 13.5kg, with a maximum capacity of 18kg, suitable for a wide range of telescopes.
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Advanced Strain Wave Gear Technology: Utilizes a strain wave gear (harmonic drive) instead of traditional worm gears, ensuring almost no backlash and minimal maintenance.
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Durable and Reliable: Crafted from CNC machined aluminum alloy AL6061, commonly used in aircraft, for durability, lightness, and rigidity.
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Wireless Control and Connectivity: Features built-in WiFi for control via the SkySafari app and supports both wireless and USB connections for ASCOM drivers.
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Built-in GPS Receiver: Equipped with a GPS receiver, providing accurate and convenient entry of the observer's position and time.
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Integrated Home Sensor: Includes a home sensor to find the mechanical origin, useful for permanently using Star Alignment data and remote observatory setups.
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Aesthetic Appeal: The machined surface not only adds to its durability but also enhances its visual appeal, making it a valued addition to any astronomer's collection.
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5-Year Warranty: Comes with a five-year warranty, ensuring long-term reliability and customer satisfaction.
Specifications
Mount
| Specification |
| Mount type |
Dual mount – German Equatorial, Alt-Azimuth |
| Reducer |
Strain wave gear (Harmonic Drive) |
| Load Capacity |
13.5kg(without counter weight), 18kg(with counter weight) |
| Recommend Telescope |
8inch Reflector, 5inch Refractor |
| Weight |
3.3kg |
| Volume |
14.4 x 13.1 x 19.5 cm |
| Material |
Aluminum alloy AL6061, Steel, Brass |
| Surface coating |
Anodizing |
| Reducer size(RA) |
Model No. 17 (Based on HDS) |
| Reducer size(DEC) |
Model No. 14 (Based on HDS) |
| Motor |
Swiss made Maxon DC Servo Motor |
| Latitude range |
0 to 90 degrees |
Hand Controller
| Specification |
| Max Slew Rate |
1,800x (7.5deg/sec) – 16V DC |
| Input Power |
DC 12V ~ 16V |
| Power Consumption(Tracking, 12V) |
0.2A |
| Power Consumption (Slew, 12V) |
1.0~2.0A |
| PC Connection |
ASCOM Driver |
| GPS |
Built-in (Hand Controller) |
| WiFi |
Built-in (Hand Controller) |
| Home Sensor |
Built-in |
Software and Docs
Manuals
Mount
Hand Controller
RST-135 Polar Alignment Upgrade
Software
FTDI USB Virtual Com Port(VCP) Drivers
Hubo-i Firmware Downloader
Most Recent Firmware hex file(Updated 4/6/22)
Ascom Driver
