| Beta Sextantis™
EI100S/GE-2 Telescope Mounting Specifications |
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| Parameter |
Specification/Implementation |
| Design Type |
German Equatorial |
Payload Capacity/ OTA
+ Counterweight(s) |
600 lb (273 kg) |
| Structure |
Machined Aluminum/Protective
Hard Anodized |
| Shafting |
Steel |
| Ball Bearing Sizing |
210 mm North RA
60 mm South RA
150 mm Upper DEC
60 mm Lower DEC |
| RA Drive Type |
Worm/Worm Gear, 360 Teeth
#24 DP, 15.0 in Pitch Dia.
Intermediate Worm Ratio
40:1, Final Ratio 14,400:1 |
| DEC Drive Type |
Worm/Worm Gear, 240 Teeth
#24 DP, 10.0 in Pitch Dia.
Intermediate Worm Ratio
80:1, Final Ratio 14,400:1 |
| Control System |
Manually Operated DC Motors |
| Position Readout |
Engraved Setting Circles |
| PRICE |
$8,450 |
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| Beta Sextantis™
EI100S/GE-2 Telescope Mounting Options |
| Option |
Price |
Welded Steel Fixed Observatory
Support Pier |
$1,825.00 |
| Transportable Field Pedestal |
$2,690.00 |
Software Bisque T-POINT
Control System |
$3,630.00 |
| Sky Wizard 3 Digital Setting Circles |
$610.00 |
| Dovetail Payload Flange Custom
Fitted to Customer Instrument |
$295.00 |
| Optional encoders |
Call |
