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MI Telescope Mount Specifications
Basics Specifications
Model
Load Capacity
Telescope Application
Diameter of Axes
Worm Gears
Mount Weight**
MI-500
German Equatorial
180 pounds, 82 Kg
Equatorial Fork
120 pounds, 55 Kg
6 to 8 inch refractor, 12 to
16 inch Cassegrain or
Newtonian
RA: 100 mm (3.937 inch)
Dec: 80 mm (2.953 inch)
Aluminum RA*: 12.1 inch, 360 tooth,
(Bronze RA optional)
Aluminum Dec:10.1 inch, 300 tooth,
200 pounds*, 91 Kg
8 to 12 inch refractor, 16 to
20 inch Cassegrain or
Newtonian
RA: 130 mm (5.118 inch)
Dec: 100 mm (3.937 inch)
Aluminum RA*: 15.1 inch, 450 tooth,
(Bronze RA optional)
Aluminum Dec:12.1 inch, 360 tooth,
270 pounds*, 123 Kg
10 to 16 inch refractor, 18
to 24 inch Cassegrain or
Newtonian
RA: 160 mm (6.299 inch)
Dec: 120 mm (4.724 inch)
Bronze RA*: 20.1 inch, 640 tooth
Aluminum Dec:1512 inch, 450 tooth
190 pounds, 86 Kg
MI-750
German Equatorial
300 pounds, 136 Kg
Equatorial Fork
180 pounds, 82 Kg
260 pounds, 118 Kg
MI-1000
German Equatorial
480 pounds, 218 Kg
Equatorial Fork
300 pounds, 136 Kg
* Counter-weights not included
480 pounds*, 218 Kg
470 pounds, 214 Kg
** Weights are approximate
German Declination Assembly Specifications
German Model
Upper Flange Diameter
Length
Counter-weight shaft
Counter-weights*
Declination Weight**
MI-500G
7 inches
24 inches
1.5 diam. by 24 inches,
8 threads per inch
50 pounds, 18 Kg
(2 weights)
90 pounds*, 36 Kg
MI-750G
8 inches
30 inches
2.0 diam. by 24 inches,
8 threads per inch
75 pounds, 23 Kg
(3 weights)
125 pounds*, 55 Kg
MI-1000G
10 inches
40 inches
2.5 diam. by 24 inches,
8 threads per inch
100 pounds, 32 Kg
(4 weights)
225 pounds*, 100 Kg
* Variable depending on telescope weight
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** Weights are approximate
MI Telescope Mount Specifications
Fork Specifications
Fork Model
Fork Flange Diameter
Separation between Arms*
Axes to bottom of Fork
Overall Height
Fork Weight**
MI-500F
7 inches
14 to 20 inches
19 inches
25 inches
70 pounds, 36 Kg
MI-750F
8 inches
18 to 28 inches
23 inches
30 inches
120 pounds, 55 Kg
MI-1000F
10 inches
24 to 34 inches
30 inches
36 inches
220 pounds, 100 Kg
* Machined to fit customer's optical tube assembly
**Weights are approximate
Polar Cone and Base Specifications
Polar Cone and Base
Base Diameter
Azimuth Adjustment
Altitude Adjustment
Latitude Range*
Height
Weight**
MI-500
10.5 inches
8 degrees
10 degrees
25 to 54 degrees
16 inches
100 pounds, 45 Kg
MI-750
14 inches
8 degrees
8 degrees
25 to 54 degrees
21 inches
140 pounds, 64 Kg
15 x 21 inches
6 degrees
6 degrees
25 to 54 degrees
28 inches
240 pounds, 109 Kg
MI-1000
* 20 to 60 degree range available as a special order
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** Weights are approximate