Robust body
The newest series of German Equatorial style mouts by Fornax allow for the precise positioning and tracking of large telescopes. Available in three different sizes depending on payload requirements: FORNAX 52, FORNAX 102, FORNAX 152
No backlash
The components of this extremely sturdy mount are crafted of aluminum alloy, cast aluminum, bronze, and stainless steel. The worm gear and the electric motor are located in an enclosed, sealed space (both waterproof and dust-proof), and are practically maintenance free. This gives the drive mechanism increased resistance to dust and temperature fluctuations and makes the mount ideal for use in harsh environments. Thanks to the ingenious solution used in the inner drive mechanism this telescope mount doesn't suffer from any backlash.
Extremely Accurate TRACKING
Typical un-guided periodic error is <+/- 6 arc seconds (one period on the worm gear is 7.5 minutes long!) When using auto guiding, the mount reacts immediately, so corrections are very fast and completely free of play. When using a TDM (Telescope Drive Master), this can be reduced to below +/-0.5 arc seconds (TDM is an alternative solution to guiding). This is the ultimate solution for astrophotography with a high quality / capital cost ratio. This model is suitable for both permanent observatories and is Tri-Pier mountable for mobile use.
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FORNAX 52
SPECIFICATIONS
Mount weight - 35 kg Max payload - 50 kg Gear - D 194 mm 1 modul
FORNAX 102
SPECIFICATIONS
Mount weight - 50 kg Max payload - 90 kg Gear - D 245.5 mm 1.25 modul
FORNAX 152
SPECIFICATIONS
Mount weight - 70 kg Max payload - 120 kg Gear - D 292.5 mm 1.5 modul
FORNAX MOUNTS AMBASSADORS
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Fornax has been developing and producing astronomical equipment for 20 years now. Our main focus is manufacturing astronomical mounts, but our range includes other astronomical auxiliary products. In addition to private projects we have been involved in such prestigious projects as the HAT (Hungarian Automated Telescope) project, one of the most successful projects in exo-planet exploration, or the BlackGem project. Our customers include Harvard and Princeton universities. Our mounts are used by many famous astrophotographers, and their award winning pictures taken with the help of our products stand as testament to the quality.
QHYCCD designs and manufactures world-leading astronomical cameras, ranging from entry-level to professional, CMOS and CCD, front-illuminated and back-illuminated, specially crafted for amateur and professional astronomers worldwide.
In a relatively short time, William Optics has established itself and its products as one of the world leaders in short-tube, highly-portable refractors, and has achieved quality recognition for many accessories such as the well celebrated WO Diagonals.
We plan to keep producing fine instruments both for the entry-level and the top-end segments. In the coming year, you will have many pleasant surprises: on top of a whole new range of larger Apochromatic telescopes, we will begin marketing new accessories and binoculars for all pockets.
Far from limiting ourselves to astronomy, in accordance to the founders’ passion for nature in all its aspects, we will increase our efforts to produce superior products for the bird-watching enthusiast and the casual observer alike.