SKYWATCHER MOUNT SOLARQUEST. Automatic mount for solar observation

Sun observation made easy!

Skywatcher's clever and innovative SolarQuest™ mount is extremely user-friendly and makes observing the sun with a solar telescope particularly safe by automatically finding and tracking the sun.

Just set the mount reasonably level on any photo tripod and point the solar telescope anywhere to the left of the sun, and Skywatcher's revolutionary HelioFind™ solar observing technology will do the rest automatically! With the push of just one button, the telescope is leveled and the mount uses the GPS data to calculate the altitude and azimuth of the sun, based on the local time and location. The telescope is then moved to the required altitude and the mount begins searching for the sun in a clockwise direction. The sun sensor detects the sun and ensures that it always remains in the field of view of the eyepiece.

The SolarQuest™ mount can be used by educational institutions, beginners and experienced observers alike. Once you have your telescope attached to the mount, this mount is a great tool for observing sunspots, solar eclipses, surface detail on the Sun, and transits of the inner planets in front of the Sun.

The lightweight and portable SolarQuest™ mount is quiet and has a payload capacity of up to 4 kg. Telescopes with a standard Skywatcher / Vixen standard dovetail bar can be attached.

CAUTION: The SolarQuest™ mount was designed for use with solar telescopes only. Do not point any other optical device at the sun. Viewing the sun without a safe, professionally made solar filter will cause immediate, permanent damage to your eyes and telescope, and also poses a fire hazard.



Scope of delivery:

SolarQuest™ mount
Power supply and batteries are not included

GENERAL
shipping weight
1.30kg
shipping size
20x20x16cm
MOUNT
Type
Azimuthal GoTo mount for solar observation
GoTo
Yes
Max. load visual (kg)
4.00
Max. photographic load (kg)
4.00
Total mount weight (kg)
1.20