The Fornax 52's quick setup, rock solid stability, superb mechanical design and construction, unprecedented tracking ability and handy software make it my mount of choice for several different instruments.Through the years I used it in my backyards and in my first home observatory too sufficiently.
Robust body
The newest series of Fornax Telescope Mounts of German Equatorial type for percise positioning and tracking large telescopes. Available in three different sizes: FORNAX 52, FORNAX 102, FORNAX 152
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The mechanism of this extremely sturdy mount is being made of aluminium alloy, cast aluminium, bronze and stainless steel. The worm and the electric motor are located in an enclosed, sealed space (waterproof and dust-proof), making it less sensitive to dust and temperature fluctuations, and is practically maintenance free. Thanks to the ingenious solution of the inner drive mechanism this telescope mount doesn't suffer from any backlash.
Highly Accurate
Tracking
Typical periodic error (when not guided) is less than +/- 6 arc seconds (one period on the worm gear is 7.5 minutes long!) When using auto guiding, the mount reacts immediately, so corrections are very fast and completely free of play. This is the ultimate solution for astrophotography with a high quality/price ratio.This model is suitable for both observatories and to carry it around.
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Fornax 52
Specifications
Mount weight - 35 kg
Max payload capacity - 50 kg
Gear - D 194 mm, 1 modul
Fornax 102
Specifications
Mount weight - 50 kg
Max payload capacity - 90 kg
Gear - D 245.5 mm, 1.25 modul
Fornax 152
Specifications
Mount weight - 70 kg
Max payload capacity - 120 kg
Gear - D 292.5 mm, 1.5 modul
