10Micron AZ3000 HPS Mount

Altazimuth mount, exclusive 10Micron HPS technology with absolute axis-encoders and high performance motor drives; payload capacity of 100 +55 Kg in dual telescope configuration optional (#10M300DAZ AZ3000 DT Upgrade Kit).   Cold version available. Same as AZ3000 HPS but with extended operational temperature to-30C (-22F) Description This mount is the last version of the AZ3000, an altazimuth mount based on the mechanics of the GM3000. The AZ3000 HPS is a very versatile research mount, perfect for scientific activities such as satellite tracking, photometric and astrometric measurements, LiDaR laser applications and so on. Due to its altazimuthal design, it’s necessary to use an optional field de-rotator (ASCOM compatible) in order to get long exposures without field rotation.  With an image field de-rotator, "classic" astrophotography with the usual 10 micron precision is also possible (we recommend the IR90 from Planewave and the Gemini from Optec). The standard version allows mounti