The PMC-EIGHT Just Awarded a Sky & Telescope Hot Product for 2018
- Motorized Computer-Controlled EQ Mount
- 28-Pound Payload Capacity
- Precision Dual-Axis Micro-Stepper Motor
- Integrated WiFi for Wireless Control
- ExploreStars GoTo App for Windows
- 70,000+ Object Database
- Multiple Alignment Processes
- Vixen-Style Dovetail Saddle
- 2" Adjustable-Height Tripod with Tray
- Runs on Eight D-Cell Batteries
Explore Scientific continued the refinement of their perennial-favorite mount to produce this upgraded version of their EXOS2GT PMC-Eight Motorized EQ GoTo Mount
that provides users with a precision platform built to support and move
refractor OTAs up to 152mm (6") aperture and reflectors of up to 203mm
(8"), with a maximum payload capacity of 28-pounds. Modifications
include the use of the PMC-Eight motor drive system, upgraded
micro-stepper motors with encoders, installing a direct-drive connection
between the drive shaft and motor, and replacing the wired control
system with a wireless antenna for remote use from tablets and
smartphones running Windows mobile operating systems. These
modifications improve tracking precision, while reducing system
vibration, and provide users with a wireless open-source control system
that can be customized to their specific needs and shared with the
Explore Scientific community.
The brains of the GoTo system is
Explore Scientific's ExploreStars app for smartphones and tablets
running Windows mobile OS that connects to the mount via its integrated
WiFi antenna. If the mount is located near a WiFi network that is
connected to the Internet, it can be controlled from a remote location.
The app has a 70,000+ object database with an intuitive user interface
controlled with the device's touchscreen, and an Ethernet 10/100 port.
Multiple guide, slew, and tracking rates allow it to be easily aligned,
manually controlled, and to accurately track near and deep-sky objects. A
non-volatile memory and Real-Time clock preserves settings, including
the backlash correction and PEC, when the system is turned off and power
is disconnected.
The mount features a Vixen-style dovetail saddle
for compatible OTAs, and an integrated "bull's eye" bubble level to
assist in leveling the mount during set up. To make initial alignment
faster and easier, Explore Scientific includes an illuminated polar axis
scope for use in the Northern hemisphere. The tripod is built with
large 2" diameter stainless steel legs and tight tolerances to reduce
vibration for clearer viewing. A center stabilizer bar pulls the
accessory tray up to lock the legs in place, adding further rigidity and
vibration reduction. It is adjustable from 26.8 to 42.5" to accommodate
a wide range of users and features large thumbscrews for tool-free
adjustment in the field. An adjustable tray is also included with the
tripod to keep eyepieces, flashlights, and other accessories safe and at
the ready.
Explore Scientific EXOS2GT PMC-Eight Motorized EQ GoTo Mount and Tripod
9.9 lb Counterweight for Exos-2
20mm Counterweight Shaft
Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
Polar Axis Scope
Wireless Transmitter/Receiver
2 x
Motor Control Cables
Limited 1-Year USA/Canada Warranty, Extendable to Transferrable Lifetime Warranty with Registration within 60 Days
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