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MiniTower Pro Tri-Pier Rolling Case 
# 8100-TP-RC
You’ve seen the MiniTower™… Now you’ve got to go Pro.

Bigger!   No doubt you’ve heard about the MiniTower™. Well, the MiniTower Pro™ has all the same, great technologies and features – just beefed up! So, you can still mount two scopes on -- but now with more pay load. You can still track objects-- only now the encoder resolution is six times finer. We’ve also added a two-inch stainless-steel tripod that is much taller for easier viewing with large scopes. So, go ahead and step up to the Pro! 
 
Extremely Portable   With all the standard components (excluding the tripod) packaged in an alloy metal case, the MiniTower ProTM can easily be carried around in a car trunk or as an airline luggage. The whole system takes only 10 minutes to assemble. This unlimited portability, combined with the internal GPS, gives amateur astronomers extreme flexibility in selecting an observing location.  
 
Accurate GOTO and Tracking   Equipped with the most advanced SmartStar®GOTO technology, MiniTower ProTM is one of the most powerful and accurate GOTO mounts. The standard 8401 hand controller offers the superb navigation experience with an 8 line LCD back-lit display, a 130,000 object database and a USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control. With a typical GOTO accuracy of 1 arc minute and the SmartStar® precision auto-tracking, the MiniTower ProTM will consistently bring the celestial object of your choice to the center of the eye-piece and keep tracking for hours. 
 
Additional Unique Features    Powered with other features such as automatic over-current protection, automatic clutch protection for both axes, easy 3-point level adjustment, dual scope setup with two dovetails, plus, an additional Losmandy saddle. The MiniTower ProTM is one of the most user-friendly GOTO mounts available today.
Included Accessories :







Price :  $1,648.00
 

MiniTower Pro Tri-Pier Rolling Case 
# 8100-TP-RC
    • Payload: 33 lbs. and 10 lbs. (mount weight: 10 lbs)
    • Dual Scope setup (Vixen dovetail or Losmandy on main side. Vixen dovetail on secondary side) 
    • Includes the NEW Tri-Pier with Rolling Case!
    • Tripod height with mount: 66 inches
    • Built-in 32-channel GPS
    • 8401 Controller  w/ USB port & 130,000 objects in Database
    • High accuracy encoder
    • Typical GOTO accuracy: 1 Arc Minute
    • Resolution: 0.1 Arc Second
    • High precision bearings
    • Metal worm/gears
    • Automatic over-current protection
    • Automatic clutch protection for both axes
    • High accuracy level indicator
    • 3-Point easy level adjustment
    • Manual push-to for both axes
    • Comes standard with: counterweight, AC adaptor, 
         12V DC car plug adaptor, Losmandy saddle
        
      (Vixen is pre-installed), USB cable, & hard case.

    Technical Specifications

    Mount

    :

    Dual AltAz Mount

    OTA Connection

    :

    Vixen dovetail and Losmandy on main side. Vixen dovetail on secondary side.

    Motor

    :

    Dual-Axis DC Servomotor, DC 12V

    Motor Speed

    :

    Dual-Axis DC Servomotor, DC 12V

    GO TO Controller

    :

    GOTONovaTM

    GPS

    :

    32-Channel, Standard

    Database

    :

    32-Channel, Standard

    Payload

    :

    33 lbs. and 10 lbs.

    USB Port

    :

    Yes

    Protocol

    :

    ASCOM

    Firmware Upgrade

    :

    Yes

    PC Computer Control

    :

    Yes

    Tripod/ Pier

    :

     The NEW Tri-Pier

    Battery

    :

    AA x 8(not included)

    Case Weight

    :

    10.56 lbs

 
Price :  $1,648.00

MiniTower Pro Tri-Pier Rolling Case 
# 8100-TP-RC
 
Price :  $1,648.00

MiniTower Pro Tri-Pier Rolling Case 
# 8100-TP-RC
 
Price :  $1,648.00