Pier not included. Customer should specify optical tube size and type . Aim Controls is pleased to announce the new EQ-4 fork type mount. The mount is made from precision machined aluminum that is given a hard anodized, black finish. The fork arms are assembled using the most advanced technology to achieve extroardinary accuracy in alignment, orthogonality, and strength.
Flexure is eliminated for practical purposes.
These are the finest worm gears available and are made by Aim Controls with its proprietary gear cutting process. Ra uses 60mm tapered roller bearings while DEC uses 60mm ball bearing assemblies. This mount can handle hundreds of pounds of weight. The DEC arms can be removed for shipping or carrying. The weight of the arms varies based on configuration, but 15 to 70 pounds is typical.