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Celestron AstroMaster / PowerSeeker Motor Drive # 93514
| Brand | Celestron |
| Part Number | 93514 |
| Availability | available |
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Product Info
Manufacturer Description
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/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, and 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
- Install this motor drive on your AstroMaster or PowerSeeker equatorially mounted telescope and start tracking the stars!
- Right Ascension tracking compensates for the Earth's rotation.
- Can be used in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere.
- For Celestron CG-2 & CG-3 equatorial mounts.
Reviews
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Paul Schofield New Member
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- Review by Paul S.
Nov 9, 2017Now I have tracking again.
Pros: Cons: Comments:After 10 years of service the electronics of my Meade LXD75 mount quit working. I know the sky well enough that go-to isn't necessary but tracking in RA is. With a minor modification I attached the Celestron Logic Drive and it works perfectly. It requires only a 9v battery so no extra heavy battery to carry out. It makes my 80mm refractor grab & go in one not-to-heavy piece. The drive is easily adjusted for sidereal, solar, and lunar rates. I'm very happy with this simple, well-functioning product.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Jun 11, 2016Celestron 93514 Motor Drives Just Stops and Locks Up
Pros:It works well when it works
Cons:Can not figure out why it is locking up
Comments:Over the last year I have purchased two of these drives and they have both locked up in the same manner with only the power light shining but there is no noise from the motor to indicate turning. I have had to order a third one for my application which is driving an equatorial platform.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? NoSort by
