Sky-Watcher Wave 100i Mount & Tripod

Sky-Watcher Wave 100i Mount & Tripod
( Sky-Watcher SWWAVE100ITRI )

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• Wave 100i
• Strainwave drive
• High payload
• Go-To control

Overview

The Sky-Watcher Wave 100i is engineered using strain wave, or harmonic drive, technology, which provides exceptionally smooth and precise tracking with virtually zero backlash. This makes it particularly well-suited for long-exposure astrophotography where accuracy and stability are critical. Despite its compact and lightweight form, the Wave 100i offers an impressive payload-to-weight ratio, allowing it to support a wide variety of telescopes and accessories without compromising performance. Its portable design makes it easy to transport and set up in the field, while still delivering professional-level tracking performance. The result is a highly capable mount that balances convenience, durability, and precision.

Key Features:

EQ & AZ Working Modes
Operates in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes, making it suitable for visual observing and astrophotography.

Compact & Capable Payload
Weighs just 4.3 kg and supports up to 10 kg without counterweights or 15 kg with counterweights, accommodating a variety of telescope setups.

Dual Saddle Ready
Can be configured to carry two telescopes when using an additional saddle (sold separately), enhancing observational flexibility.

Precision Harmonic Drive System
Utilizes stepper motors with belt drive and harmonic reducers for smooth, accurate, and backlash-minimized tracking.

Full Latitude Adjustment
Latitude range is continuously adjustable from 0° to 90°, allowing use from any observing location.

Clutch-Locking & RA Brake
RA clutch enables easy balance adjustment, while the power-off brake protects equipment if power is lost.

Wireless Control
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support control via SynScan apps and compatible third-party platforms.

12V DC Power Operation
Runs on standard 12V with 0.4A standby and up to 2A during Go-To slewing.

High Slew Speed
Maximum slewing rate reaches 10° per second for fast pointing and repositioning.

Convenience & Safety Features
Includes RA/DEC home limits, cable management routing, and red LED illumination for the bubble level and latitude scale.

Skywatcher Telescopes - The Company

In late 1999 the Skywatcher brand was born in Canada. Today Skywatcher is recognised as being one of the world's largest telescope suppliers. With a mission statement like the following, it is no wonder they are one of the world's biggest brands for night gazing.

'We believe that beginners’ first scopes should be not only affordable, but also of the highest quality.  Looking through a telescope for the first time is a magical moment and we believe in magic! We're called “Sky-Watcher”: our desire is to see the world-wide community of sky watchers grow, until, one day,  every person in the world can be a part of our community!

• 1 x Sky-Watcher Wave 100i Mount & Tripod