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Acuter Merlin
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Multi-Function Mount & Tripod - Also available SynScan GOTO Model
To order this item outside Great Britain, please contact us.
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- Single-Arm Alt-Azimuth Mount
- Multi-Function Hand Control to Command the Motor
- Ability to Store Multi-Terrestrial Positions to GO-TO
- Standard 1/4-20 Tripod connector
- Multi-Speed (1x, 4x & 8x Sidereal Rate) Automatic Astronomical Tracking
- Maximum Payload up to 4kg in Weight
- Lightweight & Portable. Simple and Easy to Use
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Three models available:
- Standard model including tripod
- Table-top SynScan GOTO model (no tripod)
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Acuter Merlin
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| Merlin |
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ACR988 |
£ 185.00 |
£ 0.00 |
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| Merlin GOTO Tabletop |
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ACR20224 |
£ 185.00 |
£ 0.00 |
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Outline
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The 'Merlin' D.C. fully-automated, Servo-Motor powered mounting is quite
unique. It is highly versatile, and can be used to mount a wide variety
of imaging devices, from spotting scopes & astronomical telescopes to
camcorders & cameras. The mount can also be used for astrophotography
and security/surveillance applications. Check out the features
this mount offers and the benefits it can provide, as a solution for all
your imaging applications!
- Ideal mount for both Terrestrial & Astronomical Imaging
- Single-Arm Alt-Azimuth Mount
- Powerful DC operated Servo Motor
- IR Encoder with Optical Wheel
- Multi-Function Hand Control to Command the Motor
- Slow (32x), Medium (64x) or High-Speed (800x) Alt-Azimuth Slewing, for Terrestrial & Astronomical Imaging
- Ability to Store Multi-Terrestrial Positions to GO-TO
- Clear Latitude Scale
- Standard 1/4-20 Tripod connector
- 'Cruise & Shoot' Auto-Imaging* Feature for Terrestrial Position
- (*Controls Software of the Acuter 'Explorer' Digital Spotting Scope & Canon EOS Cameras via the AUX socket)
- Multi-Speed (1x, 4x & 8x Sidereal Rate) Automatic Astronomical Tracking
- North & Level Start Position for Astro Auto-Tracking Feature
- Recommended for Spotting Scopes/Short-Tube Telescopes 70mm-102mm in Objective Lens Diameter (Max Tube Length 400mm for Optimum Results)
- Maximum Payload up to 4kg in Weight
- Lightweight & Portable. Simple and Easy to Use
- 3-Section Aluminium Tripod, with 25cm Geared Centre-Column
- Maximum Overall Extended Height to Tripod Bush Platform: 156cm
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Merlin Table-Top SynScan GOTO Model
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The Merlin TableTop GOTO mount is another exciting new development from
Sky-Watcher. It is quick and convenient to set-up on a patio or picnic
table and ideal for travelling with, due its compact size.
Compact telescope OTA’s up to approximately 4kg can be attached via the
standard Sky-Watcher/Vixen dovetail bar fitting. Also spotting scopes can
be attached via their tripod adaptor bush and mounted on the supplied L-Bracket.
The SynScan™ AZ hand control allows you point your telescope at a specific object,
or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button! The user-friendly menu
system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900+ night sky objects. Even an
inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing
sessions.
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Main Features:
- SynScan™ Database: Total 42,900+ Objects, including Complete M, NGC, IC & SAO Catalogues.
- Alignment Method: Two-star or Brightest star alignment.
- Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE) feature.
- Unknown Object Indentification feature.
- Pointing Accuracy up to 10 arc min.
- Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar.
- Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 2.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x.
- Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking.
- Quiet Operation.
- Motor Type & Resolution: DC Servo Motors. Resolution 0.8923 arc sec or 1,452,425 steps/rev.
- PC Compatible: can be used with popular Planetarium Software.
- SynScan Handset Firmware upgradeable via the Internet.
- Height 35cm.
- Weight 2.9kg.
- Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied). Sky-Watcher 7Ah or 17Ah Power Tank Recommended.
Ade Ashford Says…
"If you're looking for a compact tabletop Go-To mount suitable for a small refractor or Maksutov-Cassegrain
telescope weighing less than about 4kg, Sky-Watcher's SynScan hand controller offers the same 42,000+ object
database and rich feature set of its larger siblings. Capable of running off internal AA batteries or external
12V power increases its versatility."
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We are constantly checking the accuracy of the technical data. We are prepared to provide
more detailed information on request. Technical data is subject to change without notice.
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