{"title":"Sky-Watcher Wave Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher Wave Series mounts and the parts made for them. Part of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/skywatcher-1\"\u003eSky-Watcher Mounts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"skywatcher-wave150i-strainwave-mount","title":"Skywatcher Wave150i Strainwave mount","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHIGH TORQUE. HIGH PRECISION. HIGH PORTABILITY.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTaking advantage of the strain wave design with its high torque and compact construction, these mounts deliver high precision and power in an affordable and portable package. With exclusive features found on no other strain wave mounts, the Wave series is a serious update and upgrade to Sky-Watcher’s already immensely popular family of astronomy mount platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBoasting 22 and 33 pounds of payload capacity respectively (33 and 55 pounds with optional counterweight kits), the Wave 100i and 150i are incredibly compact and lightweight (9.5 and 12.8 pounds) and stow in durable carry cases with dense, machine-cut foam perfectly suited for travel. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSky-Watcher’s Wave mounts also feature both EQ and AZ tracking modes with RA and Dec home positions, D\/V hybrid saddles, 0–90-degree latitude range, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability, RA power-off braking, 12v 2a power (not included), and a red backlit latitude display and bubble level to make your setup routine that much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skywatcherusa.com\/pages\/firmware-and-software\"\u003eDOWNLOAD THE LATEST WAVE MOUNT FIRMWARE HERE.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eExclusive Features\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned for the serious astro-imager, the Wave 150i mount features through-mount cabling and a powered hub built into the saddle with ports for autoguiding, Dec USB, and 2 Dec outputs. The RA hub sits at the back of the mount and never moves, keeping all your cabling neat, organized, and safe from snags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTA Balancing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnique to the strain wave mounts currently on the market, Sky-Watcher’s larger Wave 150i also features the ability to balance the OTA on the RA and Dec axes adding to the overall stability, security, and performance of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Slewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTrack satellites and space stations with the Wave’s swift slew rate of 7.5 degrees per second and the downloadable Satellite Tracker Application for Windows PC found on Sky-Watcher’s International Support website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Features\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrainwave Drive Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Wave mount was built around advanced strain wave drive technology which delivers exceptionally smooth and precise tracking without the need of bulky counterweights, tripods, and mount heads. This approach allows users to capture stunning images of celestial objects on a more streamlined platform without sacrificing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Payload Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhether you’re mounting a small wide field refractor, a stocky Mak-Cassegrain, a massive astrograph, or a long, glass-heavy triplet, the Wave's adaptive payload capacity and slew of add-ons and accessories ensures compatibility with a wide range of optical tubes and tripods. This adaptability provides a stable platform for an entirely open ecosystem tailor-made by the user with an intuitive interface and a fit and finish that inspires confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Wave mount easily integrates with Sky-Watcher's SynScan hand controller or SynScan app allowing users to control their telescopes by hand or wirelessly via smartphone or tablet, as well as through third-party control platforms (ASIAir, Eagle, StellarMate, etc.) enabling access to advanced features like plate solving and automated imaging runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions, Add Ons, and Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChoose á la carte-style to suit your needs be it the stainless-steel counterweight kit, pier adapter, carbon fiber or steel tripod, mount head only, or fully decked out kits with optical tubes included. 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With exclusive features found on no other strain wave mounts, the Wave series is a serious update and upgrade to Sky-Watcher’s already immensely popular family of astronomy mount platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBoasting 22 and 33 pounds of payload capacity respectively (33 and 55 pounds with optional counterweight kits), the Wave 100i and 150i are incredibly compact and lightweight (9.5 and 12.8 pounds) and stow in durable carry cases with dense, machine-cut foam perfectly suited for travel. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSky-Watcher’s Wave mounts also feature both EQ and AZ tracking modes with RA and Dec home positions, D\/V hybrid saddles, 0–90-degree latitude range, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability, RA power-off braking, 12v 2a power (not included), and a red backlit latitude display and bubble level to make your setup routine that much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skywatcherusa.com\/pages\/firmware-and-software\"\u003eDOWNLOAD THE LATEST WAVE MOUNT FIRMWARE HERE.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eExclusive Features\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Saddles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor solar imagers, eclipse chasers, and outreach enthusiasts the smaller Wave 100i comes standard with a secondary saddle that mounts over the counterweight port allowing users to mount up to 22 lbs. of equipment on each saddle in Alt-Az mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Slewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTrack satellites and space stations with the Wave’s swift slew rate of 7.5 degrees per second and the downloadable Satellite Tracker Application for Windows PC found on Sky-Watcher’s International Support website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Features\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrainwave Drive Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Wave mount was built around advanced strain wave drive technology which delivers exceptionally smooth and precise tracking without the need of bulky counterweights, tripods, and mount heads. 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The complete kit ships at 22.8 lb, of which the mount head itself accounts for 12.8 lb (5.8 kg), and it carries 33 pounds (15 kg) of payload with no counterweight anywhere in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrain wave gearing is what makes that ratio possible. The drive delivers high torque from a compact housing, so the mass that a conventional German equatorial spends on counterweights and a heavy head is simply absent. What remains is a mount that holds a serious imaging train and still travels. The optical tube is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you image from more than one site — a dark-sky location an hour out, a driveway, a star party field — and you have been carrying a counterweighted German equatorial to do it. The carbon fiber kit is the lighter of the two Wave 150i tripod configurations, and the difference is felt on every trip from the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also suits imagers running an automated session. Through-mount cabling, a powered hub in the saddle, and native compatibility with ASIAir, Eagle and StellarMate mean the mount is designed to be driven by software rather than watched. If your existing setup is a long triplet or a heavy astrograph, the 33 lb payload carries it, and the optional stainless-steel counterweight kit raises that to 55 lb (25 kg) when the tube outgrows the base rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrain wave drive technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e high torque from a compact gearbox, delivering smooth precise tracking without bulky counterweights, and it is the reason a 12.8 lb head handles 33 lb of payload.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e33-pound (15 kg) payload capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e with no counterweight fitted. The optional stainless-steel counterweight kit takes it to 55 pounds (25 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in cable management:\u003c\/strong\u003e through-mount cabling with a powered hub built into the saddle carrying an autoguiding port, a Dec USB port and two Dec outputs. The RA hub sits at the back of the mount and never moves, so cables do not track with the tube and do not snag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOTA balancing on both axes:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Wave 150i can be balanced on RA and Dec, which is unusual among strain wave mounts and directly affects how the drive behaves under an off-centre load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast slewing at 7.5 degrees per second:\u003c\/strong\u003e quick enough for satellite and space station work using the downloadable Satellite Tracker application for Windows PC on Sky-Watcher's International Support site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEQ and AZ modes with RA and Dec home positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same head works equatorially for imaging and in altazimuth for visual sessions, and the home position functions give a repeatable starting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle D\/V hybrid saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e accepts both Vixen and Losmandy dovetails without changing hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0° to 90° latitude range:\u003c\/strong\u003e usable from the equator to the pole, with a red LED backlit latitude scale and bubble level for setup after dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi and Bluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e wireless control from a phone or tablet through the SynScan app, alongside the SynScan hand controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRA power-off braking:\u003c\/strong\u003e the RA axis brakes when power is removed rather than swinging free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASIAir compatible with the USB-B cable included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the cable that connects the mount to an ASIAir ships in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon fiber tripod and pier extension included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the lighter of the two tripod options Sky-Watcher offers for this kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA conventional German equatorial balances the telescope against a counterweight on the opposite side of the RA axis, and the counterweights alone often approach the weight of the optical tube. Strain wave gearing removes that requirement. The reduction ratio and torque available from the drive let the Wave 150i hold 33 lb entirely on one side of the axis, which is why the kit as a whole ships at 22.8 lb rather than the 45 lb a comparably rated equatorial and its weights would total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 150i is the larger of the two Wave heads and it is the one that carries the design features that matter for long imaging runs. OTA balancing on both RA and Dec is available here and not on the smaller head — balancing an off-centre imaging train reduces the load the drive has to hold statically, which is the difference between a mount that is working and one that is coasting. The cable architecture follows the same logic: the powered saddle hub means the guide camera, the Dec cabling and the USB feed all terminate at the moving end of the mount instead of running the length of the tube, while the RA hub stays fixed at the back where nothing rotates past it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbon fiber tripod and extension tube complete the mechanical chain. Carbon fiber is the lighter material of the two options and the extension tube raises the mount head, which matters when a long tube on a German equatorial swings toward the legs near the meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel and remote-site deep-sky imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 22.8 lb complete kit with a 33 lb payload is a genuinely portable imaging platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-exposure astrophotography with heavy refractors and astrographs:\u003c\/strong\u003e the payload rating covers glass-heavy triplets and large-aperture imaging tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated and remote-controlled sessions:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASIAir, Eagle and StellarMate control gives plate solving and unattended imaging runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatellite and ISS tracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 degrees per second with the Windows Satellite Tracker application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltazimuth visual observing:\u003c\/strong\u003e AZ mode with a home position makes the same mount a straightforward visual platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single D\/V hybrid saddle takes Vixen and Losmandy dovetails as it stands, which covers essentially every optical tube Sky-Watcher, Celestron, William Optics and Takahashi ship with a rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl has three routes: the SynScan hand controller, the SynScan app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, or a third-party platform such as ASIAir, Eagle or StellarMate. The ASIAir connection uses the USB-B cable supplied with the kit. Sky-Watcher publishes Wave firmware updates on their firmware and software page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower is 12V 2A and is not included. A regulated 12V supply or a lithium power pack of that rating runs the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless-steel counterweight kit, the pier adapter, and the steel tripod configuration are separate options in the Wave accessory range. If you are weighing this carbon fiber kit against the steel tripod version, or working out whether your tube needs the counterweight kit to sit inside the rating, send us the optical tube, camera and accessories you plan to run and we will work through the loaded weight with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the carbon fiber tripod configuration.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit includes the carbon fiber tripod and the carbon fiber extension tube. The steel tripod version is a separate SKU with its own weight and price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe optical tube is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit supplies the mount head, tripod and extension tube only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12V 2A power is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mount needs a supply of that rating to run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e33 lb is the payload without a counterweight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaching 55 lb (25 kg) requires the optional stainless-steel counterweight kit, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12.8 lb is the mount head alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 22.8 lb figure is the complete kit as it ships, tripod and extension tube included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Satellite Tracker application is Windows PC only.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is downloaded from Sky-Watcher's International Support website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit arrives as three pieces that go together in order: tripod, extension tube, mount head. There are no counterweights to thread onto a shaft and no shaft to install. The red LED latitude scale and bubble level are readable in the dark, and the 0° to 90° latitude range means the head is set once for your site. From there the SynScan app or an ASIAir takes over the alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between this kit and the steel tripod version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tripod and extension. This kit ships with the carbon fiber tripod and carbon fiber extension tube; the other ships with a 2-inch steel leg heavy-duty EQ6 tripod and an extension tube for the EQ6 tripod. The mount head is the same Wave 150i in both. This carbon fiber kit ships at 22.8 lb complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need counterweights?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for the 33 lb (15 kg) rating — that figure is published with no counterweight fitted. The optional stainless-steel counterweight kit exists to extend the rating to 55 lb (25 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work with an ASIAir?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and the USB-B cable for that connection is included. 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The complete kit ships at 34.0 lb, of which the mount head accounts for 12.8 lb (5.8 kg), and it carries 33 pounds (15 kg) of payload with no counterweight fitted anywhere in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrain wave gearing is what removes the counterweights. High torque from a compact drive means the load sits entirely on one side of the axis, so the mass a conventional German equatorial spends on weights and a heavy head goes into the tripod instead — where it does something useful. The optical tube is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if the mount lives in one place — a backyard pad, an observatory floor, a permanent pier position — and you would rather put the extra mass under the mount than carry it. The 2-inch steel legs of the EQ6 tripod are the heaviest and most rigid support Sky-Watcher offers for the Wave 150i, and rigidity under the mount is what settles vibration between exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also suits imagers who already own EQ6-class equipment and know that tripod. If you are running long focal lengths, a large astrograph, or working in wind, the steel legs are the reason to choose this kit over the carbon fiber one. The 33 lb payload covers glass-heavy triplets and large imaging tubes, and the optional stainless-steel counterweight kit lifts that to 55 lb (25 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrain wave drive technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e high torque from a compact gearbox, delivering smooth precise tracking without bulky counterweights, and the reason a 12.8 lb head handles 33 lb of payload.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e33-pound (15 kg) payload capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e with no counterweight fitted. The optional stainless-steel counterweight kit takes it to 55 pounds (25 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-inch steel leg heavy-duty EQ6 tripod:\u003c\/strong\u003e the rigid support option for this kit, with the extension tube for the EQ6 tripod included to raise the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in cable management:\u003c\/strong\u003e through-mount cabling with a powered hub built into the saddle carrying an autoguiding port, a Dec USB port and two Dec outputs. The RA hub sits at the back of the mount and never moves, so cables do not track with the tube and do not snag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOTA balancing on both axes:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Wave 150i balances on RA and Dec, which is unusual among strain wave mounts and directly affects how the drive behaves under an off-centre imaging train.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast slewing at 7.5 degrees per second:\u003c\/strong\u003e quick enough for satellite and space station work using the downloadable Satellite Tracker application for Windows PC on Sky-Watcher's International Support site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEQ and AZ modes with RA and Dec home positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e equatorial for imaging, altazimuth for visual, with repeatable home positions in both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle D\/V hybrid saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e accepts both Vixen and Losmandy dovetails without changing hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0° to 90° latitude range:\u003c\/strong\u003e usable from the equator to the pole, with a red LED backlit latitude scale and bubble level for setup after dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi and Bluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e wireless control from a phone or tablet through the SynScan app, alongside the SynScan hand controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRA power-off braking:\u003c\/strong\u003e the RA axis brakes when power is removed rather than swinging free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASIAir compatible with the USB-B cable included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the cable that connects the mount to an ASIAir ships in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA conventional German equatorial balances the telescope against counterweights on the far side of the RA axis, and those weights frequently approach the mass of the optical tube itself. Strain wave gearing makes that unnecessary. The reduction ratio and holding torque let the Wave 150i carry 33 lb entirely on one side of the axis, which is why a 12.8 lb head replaces a mount assembly several times its weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 150i is the larger of the two Wave heads and carries the features that matter across a long imaging night. OTA balancing on both RA and Dec is present here and absent on the smaller head — balancing an off-centre train reduces the static load the drive holds, which changes how the mount behaves between slews. The cable architecture follows the same reasoning: the powered saddle hub terminates the guide camera, Dec cabling and USB feed at the moving end of the mount, while the fixed RA hub at the rear keeps the supply side clear of anything that rotates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder all of that sits the mechanical choice that defines this kit. The 2-inch steel leg heavy-duty EQ6 tripod is a mass-and-stiffness solution: steel legs of that diameter damp vibration faster than lighter materials and resist flexure under a long tube swinging near the meridian. The extension tube for the EQ6 tripod raises the head so that a long optical tube clears the legs through a full meridian pass. The trade is weight — 34.0 lb for the complete kit against 22.8 lb for the carbon fiber configuration — and that trade is the whole difference between the two versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed-site and backyard deep-sky imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e steel legs and an extension tube give a settled platform for long unattended runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-focal-length astrophotography:\u003c\/strong\u003e where vibration damping and tripod rigidity show up directly in the guiding trace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy refractors and astrographs:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 33 lb payload without counterweights covers glass-heavy triplets and large imaging tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated and remote-controlled sessions:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASIAir, Eagle and StellarMate control gives plate solving and unattended imaging runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatellite and ISS tracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 degrees per second with the Windows Satellite Tracker application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltazimuth visual observing:\u003c\/strong\u003e AZ mode with a home position makes the same mount a straightforward visual platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single D\/V hybrid saddle takes Vixen and Losmandy dovetails as supplied, which covers essentially every optical tube shipped with a rail by Sky-Watcher, Celestron, William Optics and Takahashi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl has three routes: the SynScan hand controller, the SynScan app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, or a third-party platform such as ASIAir, Eagle or StellarMate. 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If you are choosing between this steel kit and the carbon fiber version, or working out whether your tube needs the counterweight kit to sit inside the rating, send us the optical tube, camera and accessories you plan to run and we will work through the loaded weight and the tripod choice with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the steel tripod configuration.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit includes a 2-inch steel leg heavy-duty EQ6 tripod and an extension tube for the EQ6 tripod. 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There are no counterweights to thread onto a shaft and no shaft to fit. The red LED latitude scale and bubble level are readable in the dark, and the 0° to 90° latitude range means the head is set once for your site. From there the SynScan app or an ASIAir handles the alignment. The steel tripod is the heaviest single component, which is why this configuration tends to be assembled once and left standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the carbon fiber kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tripod and extension. This kit ships with a 2-inch steel leg heavy-duty EQ6 tripod and an extension tube for the EQ6 tripod, and weighs 34.0 lb complete. The carbon fiber kit ships with a carbon fiber tripod and carbon fiber extension tube and weighs 22.8 lb complete. 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