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SkyWatcher Motor Drive for EQ1 Mount

SKU: SWA-EQ1RADRIVE

SkyWatcher Motor Drive for EQ1 Mount

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About this product

Transform your stargazing sessions by letting your telescope do the tracking for you. Designed specifically for the EQ1 equatorial mount, this single-axis DC motor drive continuously counters the Earth's rotation so celestial objects remain centred in your eyepiece. Spend less time nudging slow-motion controls and more time enjoying crisp, uninterrupted views of the night sky.

Hands-Free Tracking
Keeps celestial targets steady
Extended Runtime
Up to 40 hours per battery
Tailored Fit
Engineered for EQ1 mounts

Effortless Sidereal Tracking

As the Earth rotates, targets naturally drift out of your field of view, requiring constant manual adjustments. This motor drive matches the exact sidereal rate of the Earth, keeping planets, stars, and deep-sky targets seemingly frozen in the centre of your eyepiece. It delivers a much more relaxed viewing rhythm, especially when observing alongside friends and family.

Reliable Field Performance

Built for portability and simplicity, the drive operates on standard alkaline power without the hassle of heavy external battery packs. Its efficient DC motor delivers smooth, economical motion throughout long observing sessions in the garden or at dark-sky sites.

40 Hours of Continuous Observation
Powered by a single 9-volt alkaline battery, this drive keeps your telescope locked onto celestial targets for up to 40 hours of night-sky viewing.

Key Features

  • Earth Rotation Compensation – Accurately counters the Earth's natural spin to keep objects stationary in your telescope eyepiece.
  • Single-Axis Right Ascension Drive – Automates R.A. axis movement so you no longer need to adjust manual tracking cables.
  • Long-Lasting DC Motor – Delivers efficient, low-draw performance for up to 40 hours of use from a single 9V battery.
  • EQ1 Mount Compatibility – Purpose-built to mount directly onto Sky-Watcher EQ1 equatorial setups.

Specifications

Model IMD-EQ1
Motor Type Single-axis (R.A.) DC motor
Mount Compatibility EQ1
Power Source 9-volt alkaline battery
Battery Life Up to 40 hours

What's in the Box

  • Sky-Watcher IMD-EQ1 Motor Drive
  • 9-Volt Alkaline Battery

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