{"product_id":"omegon-ra-motor-set-eq3-eq4","title":"Omegon RA Motor Set for EQ-3 \u0026 EQ-4 Mounts","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOmegon RA Motor Set for EQ-3 and EQ-4 Mounts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd automatic right ascension tracking to a compatible Omegon equatorial mount with the \u003cstrong\u003eOmegon RA Motor Set for EQ-3 and EQ-4\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your equatorial mount has been correctly polar aligned, the motor drives the \u003cstrong\u003eright ascension (RA) axis at sidereal speed\u003c\/strong\u003e, compensating for the apparent movement of the night sky caused by the Earth's rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of continually making manual corrections to keep an object in the eyepiece, the motor provides automatic RA tracking for more relaxed visual observing and an introduction to basic astronomical imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-RA-motor-set-for-EQ-3-and-EQ-4.jpg?v=1787748380\" alt=\"Omegon RA motor drive set for compatible EQ-3 and EQ-4 telescope mounts\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAutomatic Sidereal Tracking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA celestial object does not remain stationary in the eyepiece. As the Earth rotates, stars, planets and other astronomical targets appear to move across the sky and will gradually drift out of the telescope's field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Omegon motor drive addresses this by automatically moving the \u003cstrong\u003eRA axis at sidereal tracking speed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once an object has been centred, the motor helps keep it in the field of view without the need for continuous manual adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis can be particularly useful when observing at higher magnifications or when sharing the telescope with family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Controller with 2x and 4x Correction Speeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied \u003cstrong\u003ehand controller\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to make positioning corrections without disengaging the motor drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo correction speeds are available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2x speed\u003c\/strong\u003e for finer positioning adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4x speed\u003c\/strong\u003e for faster corrections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the adjustment control is released, the drive returns to its normal tracking speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Useful Introduction to Astrophotography\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManual slow-motion controls are useful for visual astronomy, but manually maintaining consistent tracking is much more difficult when using a camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy motorising the RA axis, this drive provides a useful first step towards basic astrophotography with a compatible Omegon EQ-3 or EQ-4 setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied information specifically identifies the \u003cstrong\u003eMoon and planets including Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn\u003c\/strong\u003e as suitable photographic subjects, particularly when using a digital camera with suitable manual controls or an astronomical planetary camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a \u003cstrong\u003esingle-axis RA motor drive\u003c\/strong\u003e. It does not provide motorised declination tracking, GoTo functionality, autoguiding or PEC correction. It should not be confused with a more advanced computer-controlled astrophotography mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNorthern and Southern Hemisphere Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor system can be switched for operation in either the \u003cstrong\u003eNorthern or Southern Hemisphere\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the tracking direction to be configured appropriately for the observing location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBattery Powered for Field Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe drive is \u003cstrong\u003ebattery powered\u003c\/strong\u003e and the supplied specification lists a \u003cstrong\u003e9V power supply requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes the motor suitable for portable observing where mains power may not be available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Compatibility Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; margin:20px 0; border:1px solid #ddd; background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check your telescope before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied manufacturer information states that this motor drive is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmegon N 150\/750 EQ-4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmegon N 126\/920 EQ-3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility is specified for telescopes manufactured from 2015 onwards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eDo not assume compatibility with other EQ-3 or EQ-4 mounts simply because they have a similar mount designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorised tracking of the right ascension (RA) axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidereal tracking speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps keep astronomical objects centred during visual observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful introduction to basic lunar and planetary imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand controller included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x fine correction speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x faster correction speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorthern and Southern Hemisphere operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery powered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9V power requirement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-axis RA drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for specified compatible Omegon EQ-3 and EQ-4 telescope configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDrive \u0026amp; Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking axis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRight Ascension (RA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRA tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEC tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSidereal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrection speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2x and 4x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern \/ Southern Hemisphere selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePEC correction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; 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border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOmegon N 126\/920 EQ-3 \u0026amp; N 150\/750 EQ-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing date restriction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrom 2015 onwards, according to supplied manufacturer information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMount accessory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMotor \u0026amp; control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eView or download the instruction manual for setup and operation of the Omegon motor drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/23805_1__manual.pdf?v=1787748380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block; background:#111; color:#fff; padding:14px 24px; text-decoration:none; border-radius:4px; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\nView \/ Download Instruction Manual (PDF)\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Omegon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55641173819768,"sku":"23805","price":109.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-RA-motor-set-for-EQ-3-and-EQ-4.jpg?v=1787748380","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/omegon-ra-motor-set-eq3-eq4","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}