Omegon Motor Drive for EQ2 and EQ3 Mounts
Watching the night sky is far more enjoyable when your telescope stays pointed at the object you chose - without constant manual corrections. The Omegon motor drive for equatorial mounts makes this possible. It drives the right ascension axis automatically, compensating for the apparent movement of stars caused by Earth's rotation. The result is a steady, uninterrupted view of your target.
Compatibility - check before you buy
This motor drive works exclusively with the following mounts:
- Omegon EQ3 - for the 150/750 telescope
- Omegon EQ2 - for the 76/900 telescope
It is not compatible with any other mount types. Please check your mount model before ordering.
What is included
- Motor drive unit
- Hand controller
Why use a motor drive?
When you observe without a motor drive, the Earth's rotation slowly moves any celestial object out of your field of view. You then have to stop and adjust the telescope by hand - which interrupts the experience and can disturb your eyes' adaptation to the dark. An automatic motor drive keeps the object centred, so you can observe continuously and comfortably.
This is especially useful when viewing the Moon, planets, or any deep-sky object at higher magnifications, where even a small drift becomes noticeable very quickly.
