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• The Orion Atlas II EQ-G Equatorial GoTo Mount and Tripod improves upon the venerable Atlas EQ-G by incorporating more than a dozen enhanced features and specifications.

  Now with a load capacity of 44-pounds it is perfect for rock-solid support of your optical tubes and imaging trains used by serious astroimagers. At nearly 40-pounds, the equatorial head now sports a large handle to make lifting it onto and off of the tripod much easier.

  The Atlas II uses dual stepper motors with belt drives for whisper-quiet slewing, reduced backlash, and improved guiding accuracy. The mount's latitude adjustment has been beefed-up with big bolts that work even with a full telescope load.

  

  The dual width saddle is compatible with both D- and V-style mounting plates.

  New features of the drive panel include a USB port for controlling the mount via computer using optional 3rd party software. A SNAP port has been added to allow DSLR camera shutter control with the SynScan controller for astrophotography. The 12V power cable now threads onto the jack for a more secure connection. 

  The Atlas II's built-in illuminated polar scope works in both Northern and Southern hemispheres and features a graduated clock-face reticle for more accurate polar alignment.

  The SynScan hand controller contains a 42,9000-object database and a array of practical features and functions. There is a Tour mode that takes you to the best object each night, permanent periodic error correction (PPEC), pointing accuracy enhancement (PAE), DSLR camera control, slewing limits, parking, ASCOM compatibility, and a USB port for updating firmware.

  The heavy-duty tripod is equipped with 2-inch extendable stainless steel legs and a spreader/ accessory tray.

  Counterweights: Included with this mount and tripod set-up are two 11.5-pound counterweights.

   

  Manufacturer's Note: The Atlas II EQ-G requires a power supply (sold separately) with an output Voltage of 11 to 16V and an output Current of 4 Amps.

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• specifications

  Computerized	Computerized
  Counterweight	11.5 lb/ Includes 2
  Database	429000 Objects
  Drive Type	Belt
  Head Design	Equatorial
  Instrument Capacity	44 lb
  Motor Drive	Dual Stepper Motors
  Mount Head Weight	40lb
  PEC	Yes
  Ports	SNAP
  Ports	USB
  Telescope Connection	Dual Vixen & Losmandy
  Total Weight	40 lb

• included items

  • Load capacity of 44-pounds
  • Dual stepper motors
  • Dual width saddle
  • New features on the drive panel
  • Built-in illuminated polar scope
  • SynScan hand controller
  • Heavy-duty tripod and two Counterweights