Steady Choice!Meade's LXD75 Mount and Tripod with Dual Axis EC Controller (upgradeable to GOTO by purchasing the Meade #497 AutoStar Controller accessory )is a heavy-duty German equatorial mount enhanced with a heavy-duty tripod and EC dual-axis controller that incorporates both RA and DEC motors. The mount featuring heavy-duty castings was designed by Meade's engineers and manufactured for high-performance observing and astrophotography.Precision instrumentThe sturdy German equatorial mount is both accurate and precise. RA and Dec axes move effortlessly on four high-precision stainless steel ball bearings. High-Precision worm gears also provide smooth tracking and slewing. Capacity is 47 pounds.High-Precision Pointing (HPP) For even more precise pointing use the HPP function. HPP puts objects squarely in the center of the field of view allowing you to confirm deep-sky objects at the farthest limits of the telescope's capability. Periodic Error Correction meanwhile corrects periodic errors on the RA axis over the course of one or more training periods. This minimizes guiding corrections during long-exposure photography.9-speed drive controls From a rapid slew rate of 4.5?/sec. to 1X sidereal tracking and slewing are controlled from the AutoStar controller. Three-Star Alignment Ensures precise alignment and eliminates the need for a complicated optical/mechanical alignment process. The mount also is equipped with an iluminated polar alignment viewfinder For quick precise polar alignment.Upgradeable to GOTO by purchasing the Meade #497 AutoStar Controller accessoryHeavy-duty tripod A sturdily constructed finely finished variable-height field tripod with spreader bar brace provides the stability and vibration damping required for visual observation and astrophotography. It's also easy to set up and take down again after an evening's viewing. Power supply Powered by eight D-cell batteries the mount can also be powered by optional car cigarette lighter power cord or an AC wall adapter.An astronomical laser pointer will help you share the sights with friends.
