Fornax 51/52
The newest series of Fornax Telescope Mounts of German Equatorial type for precise positioning and tracking large telescopes up to 40kg. Although there are examples of use of even heavier telescopes, the recommended maximum load is 40kg – 50kg for this telescope mount.
With MC5 controller
4889 Euros (Exc. VAT.) + shipping
With MC5 controller + absolute encoders (2 Heidenhain ECN 125 2048 5XS08-c4 R)
5489 Euros (Exc. VAT.) + shipping
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€4.889,00 (exc. VAT)
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Fornax 51/52
The newest series of Fornax Telescope Mounts of German Equatorial type for precise positioning and tracking large telescopes up to 40kg. Although there are examples of use of even heavier telescopes, the recommended maximum load is 40kg – 50kg for this telescope mount.
“The Fornax 52 is a good mount, it has a great value for the money. It has no backlash, and reacts immediately to guiding corrections on both axes.”
(Iván Éder)
Robust Body
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.
Photo by Iván Éder
High 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.
Photo by Iván Éder
SPECIFICATION OF FORNAX 51/52 EQUATORIAL MOUNT
| Mount weight | 35 kg |
| Max payload capacity: | 50kg (counterweight excluded) |
| Photographic payload: | 30 kg (counterweight excluded) |
| Overall dimensions: | 220 x 470 x 540 mm |
| Shaft diameter: | 60mm, anodised aluminium alloy |
| Bearings: | diameter 95mm, high precision tapered roller bearings in X layout |
| Gear: | diameter 194mm, 1 modul, bronze, 192 teeth |
| Worm: | diameter 22mm, multiple thread, grinded, hardened, corrosion proof steel (KO13) |
| Periodic Error: | < +/- 6 arc seconds |
| Periodic Error (with TDM): | < +/- 0.5 arc seconds |
| Stepper Motors: | 200-phase step / rev., 1.3Nm |
| Voltage and Current: | 12V DC, 3.5A peak power consumption at max. load |
| Step-resolution: | 0.25 arc seconds / step with MC3 and 0,03 arc seconds / step with OC5 |
| Maximum speed: | 4 degrees / second |
| Counterweight holder shaft: diameter: | 33.7mm (1,3267” KO33 tube) and length 470mm |
Fornax 52 Mount Dimensions (technical drawing)
Fornax 52 Pier Top Dimensions (technical drawing)
The Lion of Cepheus (photo by Lóránd Fényes)
Horsehead Nebula region (photo by Iván Éder)
Soap Bubble and Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) (photo by Iván Éder)
Center of Heart Nebula (photo by Iván Éder)
The Great Andromeda Galaxy (M31) (photo by Iván Éder)
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