The RST-135 uses a new type of gear called a strain wave gear. Due to the strong force provided by the strain wave gear and motor, a counterweight is not needed. The mount weights only 3.3kg (7.27lbs), but can carry a payload up to 13.5kg (29.76lbs). Rainbow Astro calls this brea...
North American and Pelican Nebula uploaded in Rainbow Astro RST-135: North American and Pelican Nebula Redcat 51 - ASI2600MC - Duo Band ASIAIR Pro 36...
The cables used[Mount/Cameras/Focuser] I made by cutting and splicing the additional accessory power cables supplied in the box with the RainbowAstro RST-135 Mount. To get this system powered with A/C, on the roof, I would have needed 2x 100ft extension cables thrown on the down in the...
It was written by Chris Woodhouse and other members of the RainbowAstro group. This is written for the RST-135, but it will be useful for the RST-135E, RST-300, RST-150H as well. Thanks to Chris and the members! RST-150H
The RST-135 is a "modern" mount and has a built-in rill for the PoleMaster to attach, so I think they were thinking that's what all the cool kids are using anyway. It worked great, then I scrapped it for Sharpcap's PA routine (one less thing to unpack and pack). ...
(DSLR and Celestron mounts) occur when ZWO tries to add a non-ZWO device. They must have a close relationship with iOptron since they don't seem to have a problem with those mounts. And they finally 2 years ago fixed the RainbowAstro bugs after Mr. Jeong sent them a loaner RST-150h...
rst135-base.jpeg However, there is no way I could loosen (or move) the center screw connecting the AZ lock lever a bit (Yellow arrow). And I didn't figure out how to separate the two parts either (pointed by the two Red arrows). ...
Looking for a lighter mount, though considerably more expensive RST135. Before I cancel my order with Losmandy and place my order I need your encouragement teashea likes this #1487 Astrojedi Fly Me to the Moon topic starter Posts:5,877 ...
From Rainbow Astro site, RST-135 is spec'ed at: 13.5kg (30lbs) w/o and 18kg (40lbs) w/ counterweight. The next one up in CRUX lineup is CRUX170HD, payload 10kg w/o and 24kg w/ counterweight. Mount weighs 4.9kg compared to 3.3kg on the RST-135, (48% heavier). ...
Page 55 of 118 - RainbowAstro RST-135 Review - The ideal imaging mount? - posted in Mounts: That’s worth digging into. I don’t think so but I couldn’t swear to it. I usually don’t start guiding till I’m on the target and this was happening while try