Virtuoso MAK90
Multi-Purpose Mounts
Product Features

Highlights

  • Freedom Find (dual-encoder) on each axis allows manual movement without losing alignment or positional information

  • Track night sky objects automatically once located

  • Photo & video cruising allows you to record panning video with up  to six programmable stopping points

  • Panoramic/Wide-angle photography

  •  The mount can control a DSLR camera to take long distance panoramas up to 360°.

  • Video Cruising/Time Lapse Photography

  • The mount can automatically move your video camera through up to 6 preset positions without any pause. Up to 5 speeds can be selected in this mode.

  • DSLR interface. Take photographs automatically with your DSLR at up to 6 preset positions. The mount will stop at each predetermined position and automatically trigger the camera’s shutter release. 

  • Solar filter and solar finder included for safe viewing of the Sun

  • The Virtuoso™ mount can be upgraded to Go-To by purchasing an AZ
    Synscan™ handset and cable, allowing 42,900+ night sky objects to be automatically found from its extensive database.

Specs

  • Maksutov-90 mm telescope optical tube

  • Virtuoso™  Multi-Purpose Mount (Motorized alt-azimuth mount)

  • 5x24 finderscope with finder bracket that converts to a solar finderscope

  • Full aperture solar filter

  • Eyepieces:  Super 10 and Super 25

  • 1.25” Star Diagonal

  • Included shutter release cable for Canon Rebel EOS DSLR cameras. Optional cable available for other camera models.

  • L-Bracket for shooting daytime panoramic images with your DSLR, camcorder & camera. (sold separately) smartphone

  • Speeds in Time Lapse Mode: 1xRotation/24hrs/6hrs/3hrs, 2.5°/sec, 1.2°/sec

  • AZ GoTo Handset and cable (sold separately)

  • Requires 8 AA batteries (not included)

 

CAUTION:

When viewing the sun, a solar filter must be used to prevent damage to the eye and the lens/mirror. In addition, please use a solar finder to locate the sun rather than using the telescope.  

Specifications
Mount Type Altitude/Azimuth 
Payload Capacity 4 kg 
Tripod Height 40cm 
Tracking Rates Sidereal Rate 
Slow Motion Control Motorized 
Motor Drive DC Servo Motors, Driving Resolution 2.42 arc sec 
GOTO System Optional (AZ Synscan controller is compatible) 
Tripod Weight 4kg 
Shipping Weight 8 kg 
Shipping Dimensions 30x35x55 cm3 
Power Supply Specified at 12VDC/600mA. 5V~14V(Absolute Maximum Rating)/600mA Acceptable. 
Tracking Modes Altitude/Azimuth 
Slewing Speed 12 Degree/Second @ 12V Power Supply