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Model 'Antares' Telescope Drive

16.0" Clock drive
Manufacturered to AGMA Standard 15.

Diameter:16.0 inches
Diametrical Pitch (D.P.):24
Number of Teeth:383
Suggested Telescope Axis:RA
Worm rotation rate:0.27 RPM
yields sideral rate
Worm Diameter:2.375" - 303 Stainless Steel
Motor input shaft rate:1 RPM, other ratios available. Contact Contact Optic-Craft for more information
$3,785.00
Accessories and Options
AC Sync Motor$0
This is the standard motor for all drives.
DC Motor$0
This 12 volt DC motor may be ordered in place of the standard AC motor on any drive at no extra charge. Typical use is on the Declination drive.
DC Motor Control$90
Speed controller for DC motor allows control of RPM to 20x the sideral rate.
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Setting Circles$86
Only 6" dia. aluminum with black body and white etched number border to fit their axis.
Stepper Motor$65
Hurst DC stepper motor per axis.
Stepper Motor Controller$290
Hurst EPC-015 stepper controller palm size. Price per axis.
Examples of Antares from the Photo Gallery
model9 antares capella model6 antares capella wedge model9 Antares Capella