Rainbow Astro RST-135 Mount
Rainbow Astro RST-135 Mount: Compact, Advanced, and User-Friendly for Astronomers No Counterweights Needed: Innovatively designed to operate without the need for counterweights, simplifying setup and enhancing portability. Lightweight and Compact: Weighs...
Description
Rainbow Astro RST-135 Mount: Compact, Advanced, and User-Friendly for Astronomers
- No Counterweights Needed: Innovatively designed to operate without the need for counterweights, simplifying setup and enhancing portability.
- Lightweight and Compact: Weighs only 3.3kg and fits comfortably in one hand, making it highly portable and ideal for air travel.
- Impressive Load Capacity: Capable of supporting up to 13.5kg, with a maximum capacity of 18kg, suitable for a wide range of telescopes.
- Advanced Strain Wave Gear Technology: Utilizes a strain wave gear (harmonic drive) instead of traditional worm gears, ensuring almost no backlash and minimal maintenance.
- Durable and Reliable: Crafted from CNC machined aluminum alloy AL6061, commonly used in aircraft, for durability, lightness, and rigidity.
- Wireless Control and Connectivity: Features built-in WiFi for control via the SkySafari app and supports both wireless and USB connections for ASCOM drivers.
- Built-in GPS Receiver: Equipped with a GPS receiver, providing accurate and convenient entry of the observer's position and time.
- Integrated Home Sensor: Includes a home sensor to find the mechanical origin, useful for permanently using Star Alignment data and remote observatory setups.
- 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.
- 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
RST-135 Polar Alignment Upgrade
Software
FTDI USB Virtual Com Port(VCP) Drivers
Rainbow Astro RST-135 Mount
$3,895.00