ACUTER 'MERLIN'
MULTI-FUNCTION
MOUNT & TRIPOD
An amazing new motorised mounting for all applications 

The 'Merlin' D.C. fully-automated, Servo-Motor powered mounting is quite unique, in that nothing like this has been offered in the marketplace previously. It is highly versatile, and can be used to mount a wide variety of imaging devices, from Spotting Scopes & Astronomical Telescopes to Camcorders & Cameras. The mount can also be used for Astrophotography and Security/Surveillance applications.  Check out the amazing features this mount offers and the benefits it can provide, as a solution for all your imaging applications!!

Features

• Ideal mount for both Terrestrial & Astronomical Imaging
• Single-Arm Alt-Azimuth Mount
• Powerful DC operated Servo Motor
• IR Encoder with Optical Wheel
• Multi-Function Hand Control to Command the Motor
• Slow (32x), Medium (64x) or High-Speed (800x) Alt-Azimuth Slewing, for Terrestrial & Astronomical Imaging
• Ability to Store Multi-Terrestrial Positions to GO-TO
• Clear Latitude Scale
• Standard 1/4-20 Tripod connector
• 'Cruise & Shoot' Auto-Imaging* Feature for Terrestrial Positions
  (*Controls Software of the Acuter 'Explorer' Digital Spotting Scope & Canon EOS Cameras via the AUX socket)
• Multi-Speed (1x, 4x & 8x Sidereal Rate) Automatic Astronomical Tracking
• North & Level Start Position for Astro Auto-Tracking Feature
• Recommended for Spotting Scopes/Short-Tube Telescopes 70mm-102mm in Objective Lens Diameter (Max Tube Length 400mm for Optimum Results)
• Maximum Payload up to 4kg in Weight
• Lightweight & Portable. Simple and Easy to Use
• 3-Section Aluminium Tripod, with 25cm Geared Centre-Column
• Maximum Overall Extended Height to Tripod Bush Platform: 156cm