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Sky-Watcher Wave 150i GoTo strainwave mount head, matte finish, compact form

Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher Wave 150i GoTo Strainwave Mount 33 lbs payload 12.8 lbs weight

SKU CH-ZC0A-SY2A4

GoTo strainwave mount head supports 33 lbs payload, extends to 55 lbs with counterweight, and weighs 12.8 lbs

  • Stable high-magnification views from robust strainwave design
  • 33 lb payload standard, 55 lb with counterweight kit
  • Latitude adjustable 0 to 90 degrees for any site
  • Lightweight 12.8 lb head eases transport to dark skies
  • Quiet 10 deg/s GoTo slewing tracks satellites silently

Sky-Watcher Wave 150i GoTo Strainwave Mount Head

The Sky-Watcher Wave 150i is a GoTo strainwave mount head built for serious astronomers and astrophotographers who demand exact control over telescope movements. Weighing 12.8 lbs, it offers a 33 lbs payload capacity that extends to 55 lbs in EQ mode with an optional counterweight kit. Its latitude range of 0 to 90 degrees suits observers at any location.

Integrated cable management

Integrated cable management in the saddle keeps the setup clutter-free so you can focus on celestial objects. The mount operates with a whisper-quiet slew speed of 10 degrees per second, enabling smooth and silent tracking. This quiet performance is especially useful when tracking satellites or space stations without noise disturbance.

33 lbs payload capacity and latitude flexibility

The 33 lbs capacity comfortably handles a wide range of telescope sizes and accessories for visual observing and imaging. Adding the optional counterweight kit raises the limit to 55 lbs in EQ mode for heavier optical tubes. Buyers who need more capacity than 55 lbs or who require a full tripod and pier included will need to look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Stable high-magnification views from robust strainwave design
  • 33 lb payload standard, 55 lb with counterweight kit
  • Latitude adjustable 0 to 90 degrees for any site
  • Lightweight 12.8 lb head eases transport to dark skies
  • Quiet 10 deg/s GoTo slewing tracks satellites silently

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What maintenance will the strainwave drive need after long-term use?

The strainwave mechanism has no gears to wear or backlash to develop, so it requires no periodic adjustment or lubrication.

What limit appears first during an all-night imaging session?

The 33 lb payload ceiling without counterweights is reached before the mount's tracking precision degrades.

How much noise and heat does the mount produce when running continuously?

Whisper-quiet 10 °/s slews and no active cooling fans keep acoustic output near silent and heat negligible during extended operation.

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