Orion EQ-1M Electronic Telescope Drive

Orion EQ-1M Electronic Telescope Drive
by Orion

Orion EQ-1M Electronic Telescope Drive
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Manufacturer: Orion
Product features:
  • Precision mini-motor attaches to your Orion EQ-1 equatorial mount to allow motorized tracking of celestial objects
  • Motor drive provides regulated sidereal-rate tracking in right ascension
  • Hand controller has 2x and 8x speeds and pause mode
  • Includes motor, controller and battery case. Runs on four D-cell batteries (not included)
  • Fits Orion EQ-1 equatorial telescope mounts

Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Orion EQ-1M Electronic Telescope Drive

Customer Review: Tracks accurately, but not smoothly
Summary: 3 Stars

This drive uses a stepper motor that clicks a few times per second to move at the sidereal rate. I could hear its clicking amplified in my 4.5" reflector's OTA. I tried imaging Saturn at 150X magnification and in my captured AVI you can see it darting back and forth.

This drive may be useful for wide-angle piggyback astrophotography, but it's not worthwhile for through-the-scope imaging.

Description of Orion EQ-1M Electronic Telescope Drive

Pop one of these precision mini-motors on a compatible Orion or Celestron equatorial mount and track celestial objects automatically. It'll make observing easier and more fun! Drive provides regulated sidereal-rate tracking in right ascension. Hand controller has 8x speed and pause mode. External disengage allows coarse movement of the scope by hand with motor attached. Includes electronic motor, hand controller, and battery case. Powered by four D-cell batteries (not included).

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