The Planewave L550 Mount is characterized by a robust load capacity of 300 lbs (136 kg), demonstrating its strength and versatility to support substantial telescopic equipment. Its direct-drive motors on each axis ensure a seamless, rapid, and nearly silent movement of the telescope, delivering a superior observational experience.

With impressive slew speeds of up to 50 degrees per second, the L550 enables swift and efficient navigation across the celestial landscape. High-resolution encoders on each axis contribute to precise positioning, allowing astronomers to accurately track and observe celestial objects.

The L550 excels in providing a smooth and precise user experience with zero backlash, eliminating any play or slack in movement, and zero periodic error, ensuring consistent and accurate tracking over extended periods. The PointXP mount modeling software further enhances performance by optimizing the mount's capabilities.

The mount's electronics are enclosed, providing protection against environmental factors and ensuring long-term durability. Through-the-mount cabling simplifies setup, enhancing the mount's aesthetics while reducing the risk of cable entanglement.

Versatility is a key feature of the Planewave L550 Mount, as it accommodates both Alt/Az and equatorial installation orientations. This flexibility makes the L550 an ideal choice for astronomers engaged in various observation and imaging applications, delivering reliable and high-performance capabilities for exploring the vast wonders of the universe.

• Load capacity of 300 lbs (136 kg)
• Direct-drive motors on each axis for smooth, fast, and virtually silent movement of the telescope
• Slew speeds up to 50 degrees per second
• High resolution encoders on each axis for precise positioning
• Zero backlash
• Zero periodic error
• PointXP mount modeling software
• Enclosed electronics
• Through the mount cabling
• Alt/Az, or equatorial installation orientation

Direct drive motors and on axes encoders eliminate the need for gears. Backlash and periodic error are thereby eliminated as well. With high resolution encoders providing feedback for the drive motors the mount system will track without periodic error or backlash. The L-550 also has the ability to counteract wind gusts with precise servo feedback.  

Capable of moving at speeds up to 50° per second, the L 550 mount can easily track fast moving objects like satellites and target acquisition times are greatly minimized.

Designed to hold a telescope on either side of the fork arm, the L 550 mount can utilize an additional optional dovetail clamp to dual carry optical systems.  A specially designed adjustable base plate provides azimuth balance whether in AZ for EQ modes. 

The L550  is an oversize and heavy crated shipment that does require air, ship or truck freight delivery. At this time our website is not able to calculate shipping rates for freight. You will be contacted to discuss shipping options and crating fees for your order. If you are curious for a quote at any time prior to placing an order, please reach out to us at [email protected]

Planewave warrantees against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year for optical coatings and two-year for mechanics and electronics.