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Orion SkyQuest XT 8 Plus Encoder Mount Hardware Bundled Special System

Background

In order to bring computerized pointing to your Orion SkyQuest XT 8 Plus, you will need to fit a pair of devices known as optical encoders to each axis of your mount. Part number pn-sqxt-8p-bspec is a specially priced bundled solution that provides an Argo Navis™ Digital Telescope Computer, the optical encoders and all the necessary mounting hardware specific to your Orion SkyQuest XT 8 Plus along with the encoder cable that is used to connect between each of the optical encoders and the Argo Navis™ Digital Telescope Computer itself.

Bundled Special System contents

  • Argo Navis™ Digital Telescope Computer.
  • Encoder mount hardware designed specifically for the Orion SkyQuest XT 8 Plus mount.
  • 2 x Optical Encoders.
  • An Encoder Cable for interfacing the Argo Navis™ to each of the supplied encoders.
  • This kit is manufactured by Wildcard Innovations.

Specifications

  • Az axis resolution : 10000 steps effective.
  • Alt axis resolution : 10000 steps effective.
  • Highest quality machined components.
  • One year limited warranty.

Installation

The encoder kit is easy to install and comes with simple installation instructions including diagrams.
Click here for the Az encoder installation instructions.

Lead-time

We normally hold stock of this mount kit. However, we recommend you contact us regards current availability prior to ordering. Please email us at sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au for a lead-time estimate on this kit.

Pricing

Current pricing for this bundled product can be found by using the Bundled Special System including Argo Navis encoders, encoder mount hardware & encoder cable pull-down menu on our purchasing page.