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Tele Vue Tele-Pod Advanced - Encoder Equipped 1

Tele Vue Tele-Pod Advanced - Encoder Equipped

by TeleVue
SKU TV-TPE-3023
$944.00 USD - $944.00 USD
$944.00 USD
$944.00 USD - $944.00 USD
$944.00 USD
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  • Tele-Pod alt-azimuth head with pre-installed encoders
  • 2160-step encoders (0.167° per step)
  • Black-anodized 3-section aluminum tripod
  • Tripod height: 2.4 to 5+ ft
  • Altitude range: +85° to -10°
  • Digital Setting Circles computer sold separately
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  • Tele Vue Tele-Pod - Encoder Equipped

    The Tele-Pod mount with encoders already fitted, ready to connect to a Digital Setting Circles computer for push-to object locating.

    Pre-Installed Encoders

    Encoders are 2160-step, 0.167° (10 arcminutes) per step, pre-installed with the cables needed to connect a Digital Setting Circles computer (sold separately).

    The Tele-Pod Head

    The self-contained alt-azimuth head comes with a handle, accepts optional encoders, and fits any camera tripod with a 1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 stud.

    Aluminum Tripod

    The black-anodized aluminum tripod legs have three sections, with rubber-tipped feet and spiked feet included, a bubble level, glove-friendly locking clamps and a carry bag. Telescope height ranges from about 29" to over 60".

    Add the Eyepiece Caddy

    The Tele-Pod has no accessory tray, so Tele Vue highly recommends its Eyepiece Caddy Set, sold separately.

  • Is a computer included?

    No. The encoders and cables are installed; the Digital Setting Circles computer is sold separately.

    What resolution are the encoders?

    2160 steps, 0.167° (10 arcminutes) per step.

    What tripod does it use?

    A black-anodized, 3-section aluminum tripod.

  • Model TPE-3023
    Encoders 2160 steps, 0.167° (10 arcmin) per step, pre-installed
    Tripod Black-anodized aluminum, 3-section legs
    Tripod Height (ground to altitude axis) 2.4 to 5+ ft
    Altitude Range +85° to -10°
    Recommended Telescopes TV-60, TV-76
    Mount type Alt-azimuth
    Tripod / pier interface 3/8"-16 stud (reversible to 1/4"-20)
    Control (hand controller, Wi-Fi, ASCOM/INDI) Push-to via DSC computer (sold separately)

    • Tele-Pod head with altitude and azimuth encoders

      × 1

    • Tele-Pod tripod (TPT-3017)

      × 1

    • Mount handle

      × 1

    • Tripod carry bag with strap

      × 1

    • Y-cable harness (RJ-45 to two RJ-11)

      × 1

    • Small-parts bag: 2 studs, 2 plastic knurled knobs, 4 Allen keys (1/8", 5/64", 3mm, 6mm), 3 spiked feet, double-sided wrench

      × 1

  • Tele Vue 5-Year Limited Warranty (mount); electronic parts 1 year