Acuter Merlin Multi-Function Mount and Tripod

£179.00 (£155.65 ex. VAT)  IN STOCK   Click here to read Dr. Wainrights review.

Perfect for Imaging with the Coronado PST. The 'Merlin' D.C. fully-automated, Servo-Motor powered mounting is quite unique, in that nothing like this has been offered in the marketplace previously. 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 amazing features this mount offers and the benefits it can provide, as a solution for all your imaging applications!! Features 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 Positions (*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   Useful Product Links: Acuter Merlin Manual