Sky-Watcher | WAVE-100i Strainwave (without tripod)

The telescope mount:

The WAVE mounts from Sky-Watcher utilize strain wave design with high torque and compact construction to provide high precision and performance in an affordable and portable package. With exclusive features not found on any other strain wave mount, the new WAVE series is a serious upgrade and improvement over the already immensely popular Sky-Watcher astronomical mounts.

The Sky-Watcher WAVE-100i is based on a strain wave or harmonic gear design. This drive gear design offers a number of advantages, including high-precision tracking with minimal backlash for long exposure photography and a compact design with a remarkable payload-to-weight ratio allowing for the use of different devices while transporting them easily.

The WAVE-100i offers a payload capacity of 10 kg (15 kg with the optional counterweight kit) while being incredibly compact and lightweight. The WAVE mounts from Sky-Watcher also feature EQ and AZ tracking modes with RA and DEC output positions, dual adjustable saddles, a latitude range of 0 to 90º, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality, an RA brake when power is cut, as well as a backlit latitude indicator and bubble level in red to greatly simplify your setup routine.

*Please note that the tripod, extension, and telescope shown in the product photos are not included in the delivery*.

Specifications and delivery contents:

• Equatorial and Alt-AZ mode
• Double clamp 45mm/75mm & additional clamp 45mm/75mm.
• Mount weight: 4.3 kg
• Payload (without counterweight) 10 kg
• payload (with optional counterweight): 15 kg
• The counterweight kit, extension, and tripod are available separately (not included in the delivery).
• Drive mode: stepper motor belt-driven with harmonic reducer
• Harmonic spec RA: 17-100. DEC harmonic spec: 14-100
• Maximum speed: 2400x (10º/sec)
• Transmission reduction ratio: 300:1 (both axes)
• Latitude adjustment from 0° to 90°
• Connections: USB-B, autoguider, SynScan Handset & power socket
• RA lock function (to facilitate the installation of the counterweight kit)
• Controllable via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or optionally with the SynScan Handset (not included)
• Compatible with the Sky-Watcher SynScan PRO app for Windows, iOS, and Android devices.
• Also compatible with Stellarium, SkySafari & Cartes du Ciel and third-party drivers or software like ASCOM or INDI.
• Power supply: 12V 2A DC
• RA brake function with motor off
• RA and DEC home position and limit
• Comfortable red LED lighting for width scale and bubble level
• Precision CNC machining
• Transport case with foam