SkyWatcher Esprit 100EDX on Wave 100i Mount Refractor Telescope with Tripod

The Sky-Watcher Wave 100i is built based on a strain wave design, also known as harmonic gearing. This drive gear design harbours a number of benefits including highly precise tracking with minimal backlash for capturing long exposure images, and a compact design with a remarkable payload to weight ratio for the use of various equipment while still being convenient for transportation.

Benefits of Strainwave Designs

The Sky-Watcher 100i is modelled upon strain wave design, commonly referred to as harmonic. These type of mount mechanics come packed with a number of advantages for astrophotography, including very accurate precision tracking which is pertinent for longer exposure imaging, low backlash and smooth motion for stable tracking, compact designs for easier transport and a relatively high payload to weight ratio to accommodate a much wider range of equipment.

10kg Payload Capacity

The Sky-Watcher Wave 100i weighs only 4.3kg, yet it can withstand a native payload capacity of 10kg without counterweights, but up to 15kg with a counterweight.

Transmission Ratio of 300:1 Ensures Smooth Slewing and Tracking

The Wave 100i has a transmission ratio of 300:1, which represents a relatively high level of tracking and slewing accuracy since motor torque and rotation is divided into smaller increments, lessening any impact of jolts between rotations that could be apparent the longer exposures become. The maximum slew rate of the 100i is 2400x (10° per second).

Works at any Latitude

The Sky-Watcher Wave 100i has a working latitude range of 0° to 90°, meaning it can be operated successfully at any latitude and doesn't suffer from limitations on more traditional gear mounts with counterweight obstruction and zenith out of range.

Supports Multiple Tracking

The Wave 100i supports sidereal, lunar and solar tracking. This means it can be reliably used for night-time astrophotography, moon capture and stunning solar imaging!

The exceptional SynScan Go-To system allows full control of both R.A. and Dec. axes with 9 slew speeds and 5 arcminute pointing precision, allowing you to quickly and accurately locate objects across the night sky. The Go-To system can automatically slew the telescope on command toward planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, clusters and much more. The SynScan has 42,900 memorised celestial objects for an amazing journey in the night sky. The Deep Sky Tour function suggests a list of the most interesting deep sky objects currently visible, so even the novice astronomer can easily observe faint objects at the touch of a button.

Key Features:

Harmonic Strain Wave Design Mount

Mount Weight 4.3 kg Only

Payload 10-15 kg Capacity

Dual Saddle Capability Included

Transmission Ratio 300:1

Maximum Slew Rate 10°/s

Latitude Range 0-90°

Sidereal Lunar and Solar Tracking

DC 12V Power Requirement

Vixen and Losmandy Saddle Supplied

Dual AZ and EQ Mode Compatible

What's in the Box:

SkyWatcher Esprit 100EDX on Wave 100i Mount Refractor Telescope with Tripod

Wave 100i Strain Wave Mount

Extension Tube for Wave 100i & 150i for Carbon Fibre Tripod

Carbon Fibre Tripod for Wave 100i & 150i

100/550 Esprit 100ED Triplet APO OTA