{"product_id":"omegon-powerbank-10k-37wh-12v","title":"Omegon Powerbank 10k 37Wh 12V","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eOmegon Powerbank 10k 37Wh 12V\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eOmegon Powerbank 10k\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact rechargeable power source designed\n    for small GoTo telescope mounts requiring \u003cstrong\u003e12V DC at up to 1.5A\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    Weighing only \u003cstrong\u003e200g\u003c\/strong\u003e, it provides a much more portable alternative to carrying\n    a large astronomy battery when your mount has relatively modest power requirements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Inside is a \u003cstrong\u003e10,000mAh lithium-ion polymer battery at 3.7V\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing\n    \u003cstrong\u003e37Wh\u003c\/strong\u003e of energy – equivalent to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3Ah at 12V\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    Depending on the telescope mount and operating conditions, Omegon states that a small mount\n    can typically be powered for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Powerbank-10k-37Wh-12V.jpg?v=1787728226\" alt=\"Omegon Powerbank 10k 37Wh 12V portable telescope power supply\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003ePortable 12V Power for Small GoTo Telescope Mounts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Small alt-azimuth GoTo mounts are popular because they are quick to transport and set up,\n    but a large external battery can undermine that portability. The Omegon Powerbank 10k is\n    designed specifically to provide a lightweight power solution for compatible mounts.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The supplied \u003cstrong\u003especial telescope cable\u003c\/strong\u003e connects to the USB-C port of the\n    powerbank and provides a \u003cstrong\u003e12V DC output at up to 1.5A\u003c\/strong\u003e through a\n    \u003cstrong\u003e5.5 x 2.1mm centre-positive DC connector\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Before connecting any telescope or mount, always check its required\n    \u003cstrong\u003evoltage, current and connector polarity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Powerbank-10k-37Wh-12V_2.jpg?v=1787728226\" alt=\"Omegon Powerbank 10k connections and telescope power cable\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003e10,000mAh \/ 37Wh Rechargeable Battery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The internal lithium-ion polymer battery has a native capacity of\n    \u003cstrong\u003e10,000mAh at 3.7V\u003c\/strong\u003e. In energy terms this is \u003cstrong\u003e37Wh\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    corresponding to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3Ah when supplying 12V\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This capacity is intended for relatively low-power portable telescope mounts rather than\n    large astronomy systems with substantial power requirements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eUSB Power for Phones and Tablets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Powerbank 10k can also be used as a conventional portable USB power source for compatible\n    phones, tablets and other USB devices.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It provides \u003cstrong\u003eUSB-A\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/strong\u003e outputs rated at\n    \u003cstrong\u003eDC 5V up to 3A\u003c\/strong\u003e, with support for compatible higher-voltage charging protocols.\n    The manual lists compatibility with PD2.0, PD3.0, QC2.0, QC3.0, PE2.0, FCP, SFCP and\n    Apple 2.4A charging.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:16px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eImportant Operating Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n      Omegon states that you should \u003cstrong\u003enot charge a phone or other device while simultaneously\n      using the powerbank to power a telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eBuilt-In Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The powerbank incorporates several protection functions intended to safeguard the battery\n    and connected equipment during normal operation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShort-circuit protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOvercharge protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDeep-discharge protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOverload protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBattery charge indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; justify-content:center; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Powerbank-10k-37Wh-12V_1.jpg?v=1787728225\" alt=\"Omegon Powerbank 10k compact rechargeable astronomy battery\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:48%; min-width:280px; height:auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Powerbank-10k-37Wh-12V_3.jpg?v=1787728225\" alt=\"Omegon 37Wh 12V portable powerbank for compatible GoTo telescope mounts\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:48%; min-width:280px; height:auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eCompatible Telescope Power Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The telescope output is intended for small mounts meeting all three of the following\n    requirements:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5A or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 x 2.1mm centre-positive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The original manufacturer information lists examples including Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi,\n    AZ-GTe and Star Discovery mounts, several Celestron NexStar models, and Omegon Push+\n    systems. Compatibility should nevertheless be checked against the exact power requirements\n    of your individual mount before connection.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e mounts requiring a different connector size, polarity, voltage\n    or more than 1.5A at 12V should not be connected using the supplied telescope cable.\n    Omegon specifically notes that Meade mounts using a 5.5 x 2.5mm connector are not directly\n    compatible with the supplied 5.5 x 2.1mm telescope connector.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecial Telescope Cable Required for 12V Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    An important feature of this model is the supplied \u003cstrong\u003especial USB-C telescope cable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    The powerbank recognises this cable and automatically supplies the required 12V output for a\n    compatible telescope mount.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    According to the Omegon manual, using the telescope cable with a different powerbank will not\n    necessarily provide the required 12V, and using this powerbank with a different cable will not\n    provide the intended 12V telescope output.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eRecharging the Powerbank\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Powerbank 10k can be recharged through either its \u003cstrong\u003eMicro-USB\u003c\/strong\u003e or\n    \u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/strong\u003e input.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A charging cable is supplied, but a \u003cstrong\u003emains power adapter is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Omegon recommends fully recharging the powerbank at least once every six months to help\n    maintain battery condition. The unit should not be recharged while it is simultaneously\n    powering a telescope or charging another device.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOmegon Powerbank 10k\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpecial telescope power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCharging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eBattery \u0026amp; Capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLithium-ion polymer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative battery capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10,000mAh @ 3.7V\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e37Wh\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquivalent capacity at 12V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTelescope Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V DC via supplied special telescope cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum telescope output current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.5A\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTelescope connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.5 x 2.1mm DC, centre-positive\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eUSB Outputs \u0026amp; Inputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-A output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDC 5V, max. 3A (+PD: 9V\/12V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDC 5V, max. 3A (+PD: 9V\/12V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-USB input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDC 5V\/2A (+PD: 9V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDC 5V\/2A (+PD: 9V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eProtection Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery charge indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep-discharge protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort-circuit protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverload protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eOperating Temperatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; 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border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e135 x 68 x 15mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e200g\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSynthetic material\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePowerbank\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMains power adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eOmegon Powerbank 10k Instruction Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Please read the instruction manual before use, particularly the connection, charging,\n    storage and lithium battery safety information.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; 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