Sharpstar Mark III Harmonic German Equatorial Mount

Mark III is a lightweight and portable German equatorial mount with a delicate harmonic gear system. Despite its lightweight of 7.95kg, Mark III boasts outstanding payload capacity, quick dynamic response and accurate data-transmission and processing. It’s a great option for astro-observation or astrophotography, and a handy and functional helper along your journey to the universe exploration.

Specifications

• Weight: approx. 8 kg (mount head)
• Counterweight: 5 kg, includes counterweight
• Mounting base: Dovetail and Vixe mounting
• Longitude adjustment: 90 degrees
• Load capacity: 18 kg without counterweight, with a counterweight of 26 kg
• Maximum speed: 3.8 degrees / s, default speed 1.9 degrees per second
• Power supply: 24V 6A
• Data transfer: Wireless Wifi connection and USB connection
• Guide port: via ST4 port or USB port
• Hand controller with built-in database
• Compatibility: ASCOM and INDI platforms

Tripod specifications

• Material: Carbon fiber
• Weight: 4.45 kg
• Load capacity: 80 kg
• Dimensions: Height 93 cm during transport, height 72 cm in use, width 98 cm