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
Model
Description
Price
Shipping Weight
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

$350
MI-750
$550

MI-1000

$950
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.
$200 - $800
Power Supply 12-18 volts
For use with Astro-Physics GTO Control. This variable output power supply provides 12 to 18 volts DC.
$250
Installation and set-up service
Mathis Instruments can provide installation and set-up of your mount. Depending on the customer's requirements, this can include polar alignment and on-site training.
Price on request

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