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Binocular scope
Nikon
Melville, New York
Nikon’s Binocular Telescope
25x120 provides a true field of
view of 2.9° and 18.9 millimeters
of eye relief. Each eyepiece
focuses individually and has
a rubber eyecup. The all-
metal body is waterproof
and filled with nitrogen to
prevent fogging. Nikon
includes a yoke mount.
$9,999.95
800.645.6687
http://www.nikonsportoptics.com
Tripod
Software Bisque
Golden, Colorado
Software Bisque’s Helium Tripod
weighs 14 pounds (6.4 kg) and
has a maximum payload capacity
of 200 pounds (90 kg). Its height
is variable from 24 to 40 inches
(60 to 102 centimeters), it allows
360 ° azimuth adjustment, and it
includes two built-in bubble levels
for coarse leveling.
$1,150
303.278.4478
http://www.bisque.com
Alt-azimuth
mount
Software Bisque
Golden, Colorado
Software Bisque’s
Paramount Apollo
500 robotic telescope
mount is a three-
axis alt-azimuth
mount that can
support a 400-pound
(181 kilograms) load.
It employs high-torque direct-
drive motors that can slew up
to 60° per second. The mount
weighs 320 pounds (145 kg).
$32,500
303.278.4478
http://www.bisque.com
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