Add right ascension (RA) tracking capabilities to any Celestron AstroMaster or PowerSeeker equatorial telescope, or any set-up that uses a Celestron CG-2 or CG-3 equatorial mount. This easy-to-install RA motor drive compensates for the Earth’s rotation, so the telescope tracks a star’s movement through the night sky from east to west.
When the telescope mount is properly polar aligned and the RA drive is attached and running, the user need only make occasional adjustments in declination (Dec) to keep an object in the eyepiece for long periods of time.
The Celestron single-axis motor drive runs on a 9V battery, so there are no cords to get in the way. The drive can be used in either the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. To change hemispheres (reverse the motor’s direction), simply flip the North a & South (N/S) switch on the face of the motor drive.
It is also simple to change the speed of the motor. A Speed Rate Regulator knob is located just under the power indicator. It can be turned in either direction to slow down or speed up the motor. Since solar system objects like the Sun and, Moon move through the sky at different rates than deep-sky objects do, this gives you the ability to match the motor’s speed to the particular type of object you are observing.
Features: celestron motor drive for Astromaster
- The Celestron motore drive has a switch for Northern and Southern hemisphere operation as well as a drive adjuster to fine tune the tracking rate.
- It is compatible with all Celestron German Equatorial (EQ) AstroMaster and PowerSeeker telescopes.
- Powered via a single 9 volt battery which can last up to 41 hours.
- Only a minor adjustments in Declination will be necessary to keep celestial objects centered in the eyepiece for long periods of time.
- Once polar aligned, the motor drive will accurately track objects in Right Ascension as they move across the sky.
- Variable speed RA Motor drive offers the convenience of hands free tracking of astronomical objects.
- The AstroMaster drive motor allows tracking of celestial objects, this single axis motor drive attaches directly to your mount.
- This drive system is especially useful when the camera is attached to telescope allowing for longer exposure times than is possible when manually tracking.
- You may need a Celestron Drive Coupler for Astromaster Motor Drive
- MaintainS total control over your scope whether automatically or manually.
Downloads User Guide
Kit Contents
Celestron Astromaster Motor Drive
9V Battery
2 x Mounting Screws
Hex-Head Wrench
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Mounting Bracket
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