| Orion EQ-1M Electronic Drive System |
 enlarge | Brand: Orion
Category: Photography
Buy New: $56.95
New (1) Used (1) from $40.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Media: Electronics
MPN: 07826
UPC: 410000063019
EAN: 0410000063019
ASIN: B0000XMWBW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Features:
| • | Precision mini-motor attaches to your equatorial mount for automatic tracking of celestial objects | | • | Drive provides regulated sidereal-rate tracking in right ascension | | • | Hand controller has 2x and 8x speeds and pause mode | | • | Includes motor, controller and battery case. Runs on four D-cell batteries (not included) | | • | Fits ShortTube 4.5, Observer 60 and 70 EQ, Transporter Min-EQ, ShortTube 80 EQ and EQ-1 and Min-EQ |
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Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Pop one of these precision mini-motors on a compatible Orion or Celestron equatorial mount and track celestial objects automatically. It'll make observing easier and more fun! Drive provides regulated sidereal-rate tracking in right ascension. Hand controller has 8x speed and pause mode. External disengage allows coarse movement of the scope by hand with motor attached. Includes electronic motor, hand controller, and battery case. Powered by four D-cell batteries (not included).
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Customer Reviews:
Tracks accurately, but not smoothly January 24, 2006
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This drive uses a stepper motor that clicks a few times per second to move at the sidereal rate. I could hear its clicking amplified in my 4.5" reflector's OTA. I tried imaging Saturn at 150X magnification and in my captured AVI you can see it darting back and forth.
This drive may be useful for wide-angle piggyback astrophotography, but it's not worthwhile for through-the-scope imaging.
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