Skywatcher Allview Multifunction Computer Mount

A sophisticated mount for photographers who take astronomical photos, want panoramic photography, make nature photos, and not forgetting to enjoy "timelapse" shots or "just" astronomical and nature observations.

Allview mount with cameraallview mount with video

This Allview mount from Skywatcher is both innovative and versatile.

In 2011 she won the "International CES Innovation Award for design and engineering excellence"!

Panorama pictures with your DSLR camera:

Virtually any camera that has a 1/4 "photo thread (or the telephoto lens) can be mounted on the included L-mount, as well as a Canon DSLR connection cable (see list below *) for remote camera control already there.
There are three different modes for adjustment: Simple Panorama, Preset Panorama, Time Lapse. This controls the preferences you have entered in the handbox. Panorama turns over 360 ° are possible as well as shots from the horizon to the zenith!

(* Canon EOS 1100D, 1000D, 600D, 550D, 500D, 450D, 400D and 350D, more models to follow)

Video Tracking and Time Lapse
There is a video tracking mode that allows you to capture video for up to 10 hours between two points you have selected and programmed. The computer automatically selects the speed required to pan for the time you have specified.
For the time-lapse mode, you can specify a start and end point, as well as choose a panning time of up to 10 hours. 65535 releases are made. The resulting images can be processed into intriguing videos using a processing software (not included).

Use the Allview as a motorized mount for observations

This mount is also a motorized platform for your observations, photo and video equipment. You press the direction buttons of the hand box and the mount controls the target you just want to watch.

This mount is ideal for our compact refractors, which allow you to enjoy sky, nature and wildlife viewing AND are suitable and designed as a telephoto lens for easy and good shooting. The load capacity for instruments up to 4 kg is given, these are mounted with a 45mm dovetail or the L-holder. So you can easily use any telephoto lens or the compact refractors from our range! Please take a look under our heading "Refractors".
Suitable for astrophotography (moon, planets, sun - ONLY and ALWAYS with a suitable filter !! -)

First photographs of the moon and planets (a video or a single shot of the moon - create with your CCD camera / SLR and software that you can download for free - let us advise you!) Let you fast and safe good Achieve results.




Skywatcher Allview Mount for Astronomy

Computer-controlled GoTo mount

With motors in both axes, the mount can automatically guide the telescope to any object containing the hand control with its database of over 42,900 objects, such as Messier, IC, NGC, and Caldwell, as well as planets, named stars, binary stars, variable stars, and custom objects such as comets. A short setup of the system is already sufficient.
An encoder allows the change of position by hand, without losing the astronomical orientation!

A special feature of the mount is the possible mounting of the telescope / camera on the outside of the mounting arm. Thus, even with longer devices, objects can be observed or photographed up to the zenith.

Technical specifications:

Mount type: alt-azimuthal mount with axis encoders
Total weight with tripod: 9.5 kg
Payload: max. Approx. 4 kg
Power supply: 8 to 15 V =, 1 Amp. (+ In the inner contact)
Motors: DC servo
Tracking: in both axes
Quick release clamps for manual intervention
Handbox with backlit LCD display
L-holder
remotely controllable via PC (RS232 interface)
Steel tube field tripod, height adjustable

Operating modes (terrestrial):

Panorama: Easy Pano Mode, Preset Pano Mode & Time Lapse Mode
Shutter control for camera: Canon D cable included
Video tracking: until 10 h back and forth panning between two points

Operating modes (astronomical):

Tracking Speed: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
Orientation methods: Brightest star and two stars
Positioning speeds: 1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 200x, 400x, 600x, 800x & 1000x
Goto accuracy: up to max. about 5 minutes of arc
Database:> 42900 objects incl. Solar system, Messier, NGC, IC, SAO catalogs

Delivery:

Multifunktionsmontierung
Steel tripod
L-holder