MI-500, MI-750, and MI-1000 Telescope Mounts
Prices
February, 2007
German Equatorial Mount Components:
- Polar base that attaches to the top of the observatory pier or column.
- Polar cone with drive gear system.
- Declination assembly with drive gear system
- Counter weights
- MI-500 includes 2 weights, 56 pounds
- MI-750 includes 3 weights, 80 pounds
- MI-1000 includes 4 weights, 110 pounds
- Necessary stainless steel hardware for assembly
- Electronic controls
- AstroPhysics GTO supplied as standard equipment
- Software Bisque TCS available as an option
- Printed User's Guide
Equatorial Fork Mount Components:
- Polar base that attaches to the top of the observatory pier or column.
- Polar cone with drive gear system.
- Fork assembly with drive gear system
- Necessary stainless steel hardware for assembly
- Electronic controls
- AstroPhysics GTO supplied as standard equipment
- Software Bisque TCS available as an option
- Printed User's Guide
MI-500G German Equatorial Polar Base and Cone, Declination Assembly, GTO Electronic Control
$11,700
250 pounds, 114 Kg
MI-500F Equatorial Fork Polar Base and Cone, Fork Assembly, GTO Electronic Control
$11,900
240 pounds, 109 Kg
MI-750G German Equatorial Polar Base and Cone, Declination Assembly, GTO Electronic Control
$17,800
350 pounds, 160 Kg
MI-750F Equatorial Fork Polar Base and Cone, Fork Assembly, GTO Electronic Control
$18,400
340 pounds, 155 Kg
MI-1000G German Equatorial Polar Base and Cone, Declination Assembly, GTO Electronic Control
$36,400
540 pounds, 245 Kg
MI-1000F Equatorial Fork Polar Base and Cone, Fork Assembly, GTO Electronic Control
$38,400
520 pounds, 236 Kg
Options and Accessories
A number of options and accessories are available from Mathis Instruments for your MI mount. Because of the custom nature of our products, we can usually accommodate your special requirements. Please contact us with your exact specifications.
Bronze right ascension gear:
A solid bronze worm wheel with a stainless steel worm provides superior wear and longevity, The standard right ascension gear drive uses an aluminum worm wheel with a bronze worm.
MI-500
$450
MI-750 $650
MI-1000
Included
High and Low latitude wedge For latitudes above 50 degrees and below 28 degrees, a machined wedge is required to achieve the necesary inclination of the polar assembly.
MI-500
MI-1000
Additional counter weights Additional counter weights are available to handle heavy telescopes. Each counter weight includes an internal threaded sleeve that matches the telescope's counter weight shaft.
$190 each
Bisque TCS electronic control The Bisque TCS control is designed for remote operation of the telescope. For situations where the telescope will be used mainly for automated data collection, we recommend the TCS servo control.
$4400
Custom telescope plate We offer a custom plate machined to accommodate the customer's telescope. Depending on the size and complexity, the price will be quoted on request. Power Supply 12-18 volts Installation and set-up service
