Sky-Watcher Wave 150i Strainwave Mount - S30905

Sky-Watcher Wave 150i Strainwave Mount

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Bringing Balance to the Force

The Sky-Watcher 150i Strainwave Mount is particularly suitable for serious astronomers and astrophotographers who require precise control over their telescope’s movements while still enjoying a small form factor and a maximum weight capacity of 55 pounds (with optional counterweight kit).

Sky-Watcher ́s Wave mounts feature strainwave gearing that provides a lot of power in a little package. The strainwave configuration offers several advantages over traditional mount designs including low to zero backlash and high torque for handling larger OTAs.

The 150i Wave weights only 12.8 pounds while still carrying a 33-pound payload (55lb. in EQ mode with the optional counterweight kit), so it is very portable!  With cable management built into the saddle, a large payload capacity, and a small footprint, the Wave 150i is the ultimate portable imaging mount. The Sky-Watcher 150i also features a whisper-quiet slew speed of 10 degrees per second and can even track satellites and space stations.

Wave 150i Highlights

• Wave 150i GoTo strainwave head
• EQ and AZ modes
• Built-in cable management
• Weighs 12.8 pounds (5.8kg)
• 33-pound (10kg) payload capacity without optional counterweight
• 55-pound (25kg) payload capaciy with optional counterweight
• Single D/V hybrid saddle
• Latitude range from 0° to 90°
• Red LED for latitude scale and bubble level
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• USB-B for PC control
• Slewing up to 10º per second
• Compatible with optional SynScan hand controller
• RA power off braking function
• RA and DEC home position functions
• Requires 12V 2A power (not included)
• Optional tripod, pier extension, and counterweight kit not included
• Optical Tube not included 

Specifications

• Transmission Mode:  Stepper motor & belt drive plus harmonic reducer
• Total Transmission Ratio:  300:1
• Latitude Range:  0-90 degrees, continuously adjustable
• Maximum Slew Rate:  2400X (10 degrees per second)
• Payload Capacity - no counterweights:  15kg (33 lb)
• Payload Capacity - with counterweights:  25kg (55 lb)
• Power Requirements:  DC12V
• Tracking Rates:  Sidereal, solar, lunar
• Saddle Type:  Single Hybrid Vixen/Losmandy
• Weight:  5.8kg (12.8 lb)