AlexN
30-09-2024, 12:41 PM
Listing my beloved Avalon Instruments mount...
This mount is absolutely pristine in condition, without a mark on it. It has been lovingly cared for by Martin Pugh originally, then myself since March this year.
Aperture fever bit me and this mount is no longer suitable to my needs.
What's available is:
Avalon Instruments M-Zero mount with Avalon Instruments T-Pod 90 tripod, StarGo controller with hand controller, soft cases for both the mount and tripod, dual declination adapter for running two scopes (one on each side of the fork arm, 500g counterweight/shaft, and the standard illuminated finder scope.
I'm also including the Avalon Instruments X-Guider 2 axis guide scope adjustment system.
to assess the total value here, please see:
Mount at Testar (https://www.testar.com.au/products/avalon-m-zero-hq-mount-red)
X-Guider at Testar (https://www.testar.com.au/products/x-guider)
I'll throw in a 15v 5A power supply (the mount will run happily on 12~16v, but it will reach its maximum slew speed of 6°/s once it recieves 15v).
This mount does not require meridian flips when your rig is balanced correctly, So you can acquire your target at 7pm and continue imaging uninterupted for the entire night.
I've used the mount many times since I got it in March, and have scored a couple of Astrobin 'Top Pick' nominations with data collected with it.
Top Pick Nominations:
Corona Australis (https://www.astrobin.com/cimu4n/B/)
Rho Ophiuchus (https://www.astrobin.com/efsifv/B/)
and a couple of personal favorites..
The Helix - 200x600s subs without a single rejected frame (https://www.astrobin.com/rcf6b0/D/)
M16-M17 Mosaic - 420x180s subs with no rejected frames (https://www.astrobin.com/lx1sbp/B/)
I've experienced guiding as good as 0.36" RMS and averaging around 0.4~0.6" RMS depending on where in the sky I'm pointing, and the local seeing conditions.
Chasing $2800 or near offer
This mount is absolutely pristine in condition, without a mark on it. It has been lovingly cared for by Martin Pugh originally, then myself since March this year.
Aperture fever bit me and this mount is no longer suitable to my needs.
What's available is:
Avalon Instruments M-Zero mount with Avalon Instruments T-Pod 90 tripod, StarGo controller with hand controller, soft cases for both the mount and tripod, dual declination adapter for running two scopes (one on each side of the fork arm, 500g counterweight/shaft, and the standard illuminated finder scope.
I'm also including the Avalon Instruments X-Guider 2 axis guide scope adjustment system.
to assess the total value here, please see:
Mount at Testar (https://www.testar.com.au/products/avalon-m-zero-hq-mount-red)
X-Guider at Testar (https://www.testar.com.au/products/x-guider)
I'll throw in a 15v 5A power supply (the mount will run happily on 12~16v, but it will reach its maximum slew speed of 6°/s once it recieves 15v).
This mount does not require meridian flips when your rig is balanced correctly, So you can acquire your target at 7pm and continue imaging uninterupted for the entire night.
I've used the mount many times since I got it in March, and have scored a couple of Astrobin 'Top Pick' nominations with data collected with it.
Top Pick Nominations:
Corona Australis (https://www.astrobin.com/cimu4n/B/)
Rho Ophiuchus (https://www.astrobin.com/efsifv/B/)
and a couple of personal favorites..
The Helix - 200x600s subs without a single rejected frame (https://www.astrobin.com/rcf6b0/D/)
M16-M17 Mosaic - 420x180s subs with no rejected frames (https://www.astrobin.com/lx1sbp/B/)
I've experienced guiding as good as 0.36" RMS and averaging around 0.4~0.6" RMS depending on where in the sky I'm pointing, and the local seeing conditions.
Chasing $2800 or near offer