{"title":"Ease Astro Equatorial Mounts","description":"\u003cp\u003eEM31 Pro and compatible equatorial mounting systems for observing and imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ease-astro-em31-pro-harmonic-equatorial-mount","title":"Ease Astro EM31 Pro Harmonic Equatorial Mount","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-product space-y-6\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTake your astrophotography to new heights with the \u003cstrong\u003eEM31 Pro Harmonic Equatorial Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for portability and performance, the EM31 Pro uses precision harmonic reducers and supports payloads up to \u003cstrong\u003e20 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent option for both new and experienced astronomers.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/EM31_Pro_Mount_reverse_side_view.jpg?v=1748166241\" alt=\"EM31 Pro reverse side view\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the EM31 Pro?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EM31 Pro offers exceptional versatility with support for \u003cstrong\u003eGerman equatorial, side alt-azimuth, and top alt-azimuth\u003c\/strong\u003e modes. At just \u003cstrong\u003e4 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, it provides a highly portable imaging or observing platform without sacrificing precision or stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight and portable\u003c\/strong\u003e — weighs only 4 kg (excluding dovetail and adapter), ideal for travel or remote observing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile payload capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 15 kg without a counterweight and up to 20 kg with one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine adjustment controls\u003c\/strong\u003e — azimuth range of \u003cstrong\u003e−8° to +8°\u003c\/strong\u003e and micrometer-level latitude adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-performance motors\u003c\/strong\u003e — RA and DEC harmonic reducers provide smooth tracking and accurate slewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast GoTo\u003c\/strong\u003e — maximum slewing speed of 6°\/s for efficient target acquisition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth for flexible control options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e — use German EQ mode for precision astrophotography or switch to alt-az for quick visual sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolar calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e — compatible with plate solving, PoleMaster, and iPolar workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible dovetail support\u003c\/strong\u003e — accommodates a wide range of telescope dovetail plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/EM31_Pro_Mount_clamp_view.jpg?v=1748166241\" alt=\"EM31 Pro clamp view\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/EM31_Pro_Mount_Tuning_knob_view.jpg?v=1748166241\" alt=\"EM31 Pro tuning knob\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/EM31_Pro_Mount_Left_side_view.jpg?v=1748166240\" alt=\"EM31 Pro left side view\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/EM31_Pro_Mount_side_view.jpg?v=1748166240\" alt=\"EM31 Pro side view\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/EM31_Pro_Mount_Right_side_view.jpg?v=1748166241\" alt=\"EM31 Pro right side view\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Dark Clear Skies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Clear Skies is the exclusive UK distributor of the \u003cstrong\u003eEM31 Pro Harmonic Equatorial Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering full support and guidance for astronomers looking to integrate this advanced mount into their setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch the EM31 Pro in action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NmKV1GFXo30\" title=\"EM31 Pro Harmonic Equatorial Mount\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/EM31_Pro_Instruction_Manual_V2.0.pdf?v=1710068947\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\nDownload the EM31 Pro Instruction Manual (PDF)\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Ease Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43494416220337,"sku":"em31pro","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/em31-pro-harmonic-equatorial-mount-815603.jpg?v=1718364439"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/collections\/ease-astro-equatorial-mounts.oembed","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}