Meade Polaris RA Motor Drive
- Automated Tracking in the Night Sky The Meade Polaris Electric RA Motor Drive attaches easily & directly to the Meade Polaris EQ telescopes from the 70EQ through to the 130EQ With the motor drive attached & turned on the telescope can move at the sidereal rate to track any celestial object & keep it centered in the telescopic field Quickly & easily alter the tracking speed & seamlessly follow the moon planets stars & more using the variable speed adjustment to keep your desired object clearly in your sights With the Polaris EQ telescope properly aligned to the pole (see individual telescope instruction manual) the motor drive will keep the object in the field of view for 10 to 20 minutes before re-centering is required allowing you to devote your undivided attention to the wonders of the universe & not to manually tracking them Enjoyable Viewing of the Night Sky from Anywhere in the World Compatible with both Northern Hemisphere & South Hemisphere operation the RA Motor drive is the perfect companion at home or on the road no matter where your place is in the world Direction of tracking is controlled via a convenient NS switch on the motor housing Powered by a single 9V battery (included) with Approx. 40 hours of run time the Motor Drive is guaranteed to help deliver numerous viewing sessions night after night in any chosen location By leaving it permanently installed on the selected telescope set-up times are conveniently eliminated allowing it to be simply stored & transported alongside the main telescope & remain instantly ready for use Alternatively it can be swiftly removed reinstalled upon another telescope & ready for action within minutes if so desired The choice is yours