{"id":90487,"date":"2025-11-30T10:05:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T09:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=90487"},"modified":"2026-08-23T15:10:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:10:34","slug":"sky-watcher-ra-motor-drive-starquest-avant","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-ra-motor-drive-starquest-avant\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher R.A. Motor Drive for StarQuest &amp; AZ-EQ Avant"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sky-Watcher RA Motor for StarQuest and AZ-EQ Avant: smooth viewing without manual adjustments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this tracking motor, your telescope automatically stays aimed at the object you are viewing. The motor keeps track of the movement of the sky, so you don't constantly have to adjust at higher magnifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Skywatcher-Starquest-en-Avant-monteringen-Volgmotor-voor.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher Starquest and Avant mounts tracking motor set with hand controller, white cable, power adapter and black carrying case on blue background\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The motor runs on two AA batteries in the built-in compartment: click in and start, with no cables. The autoguider port also makes the set suitable for anyone wanting to cautiously start with longer exposures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>RA motor drive with built-in battery compartment<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Autoguider connection<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Runs on two AA batteries<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suitable for the Sky-Watcher StarQuest and AZ-EQ Avant mounts. The DX version with multi-speed hand controller also offers speed control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>RA-reversing motor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Suitable for<\/strong><\/td><td>StarQuest, AZ-EQ Avant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Autoguider connection<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nutrition<\/strong><\/td><td>2 x AA battery<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The disassembly of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/sky-watcher\/\">Sky-Watcher<\/a> is a base that will last you for years. Unsure which mount is best for your telescope and your goals? Contact us, we'd be happy to help you decide.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compact RA tracking motor for the StarQuest and AZ-EQ Avant mounts, with built-in battery compartment and autoguider port. 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