
PlaneWave L-500 / L-600 Equatorial Wedge - Latitude 37-43 Full accuracy for professional observatories
The PlaneWave Equatorial Wedge for L-500 and L-600 mounts extends the capabilities of the most advanced Direct Drive mounts on the market, allowing you to convert an Alt-Azimuth system into a precision equatorial mount for professional observing and astrophotography applications.
Designed and manufactured to the highest quality and robustness, the PlaneWave equatorial cradle provides precise polar alignment, ensuring stable and accurate tracking even in the most demanding conditions.
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Home delivery - International | Home delivery - International |
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Home delivery - International
Home delivery - International
Estimated delivery:
Monday, 24 November - Monday, 1er December
Main features
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Compatible with PlaneWave L-500 and L-600 mounts.
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Manufactured for a specific latitude of 37° to 43°, with a ±3° adjustment range for perfect alignment.
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Oversized fine thread adjustment screws and machined brass nuts for smooth and precise latitude adjustment.
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Total assembled weight: 65.7 kg (145 lbs).
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Rugged construction and high-strength materials for maximum stability and durability.
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Professional design, ideal for permanent astronomical observatories or scientific facilities.
Includes special packaging (crating #1323531, billed separately).
Advantages of the PlaneWave Equatorial Cradle
The L-500 / L-600 Equatorial Wedge has been developed to optimize the performance of PlaneWave's Direct Drive mounts, allowing precise equatorial tracking without sacrificing structural rigidity or comfort of use.
Thanks to its precision mechanics and fine adjustment system, it facilitates extremely stable polar alignment, essential for long exposure astrophotography, scientific observation and accurate celestial object tracking.
Telescopiomania: experts in installation and assembly of PlaneWave systems
At Telescopiomania we are specialists in the supply, assembly and installation of PlaneWave mounts and accessories, including the L-500 and L-600 equatorial wedges, as well as the complete integration of professional astronomical observatories.
Our technical team offers personalized advice, accurate calibration and field commissioning, ensuring optimal system performance right from the start.
Trust Telescopiomania, your official supplier of PlaneWave astronomical systems in Spain and Europe, for advanced observing projects , high resolution astrophotography and professional tracking.
