Equatorial Platforms
for great Dob tracking.

A well-made Dobsonian telescope is an excellent observing machine. It features unmatched stability and smoothness of motion. Plus, it is eminently compact and transportable. However, the Dobsonian has one major drawback - no motor drive. You have to push it around to follow what you're viewing. This can get to be a hassle.

Set a Dobsonian on an Equatorial Platform and experience instant motorized tracking! Wherever you point, you're tracking - smoothly, precisely - without losing stability, ease of operation or portability.

A Dobsonian mounted on an EQUATORIAL PLATFORM becomes the ultimate user-friendly telescope. Perfect for High-Power Drawing, Classes, Star-Parties, Group Viewing, Astrophotography and CCD Imaging.

Large Aperture
Aluminum Telescope System with SlipStream GoTo Drive

These new SpicaEyes Telescopes combine solid All-Aluminum construction with a new GoTo drive system that integrates a Slip Clutch on both axes for full-time manual and motorized slew control.

You can find objects fast by using the included Argo Navis computer. The telescope will automatically slew, or you can move it by hand. Once you find your target, the telescope will track it for you, keeping it centered in the field of view. The integrated SlipStream clutches allow you to move the scope at any time by hand or with the motorized slew control, with no levers to disengage.

These SpicaEyes Aluminum Telescopes are also available with Integrated Aluminum Platforms for superior imaging capability.

Customer Comment of the Month -

"Tom,

Though it was back in the late summer when you sent me my platform, I want to apologize for not providing feedback sooner. In a word, awesome, so I wanted to provide a little feedback.

Despite a very wet and cloudy fall and winter, the few chances I have had to take out the scope have been fantastic. The platform works without a hitch and without any fuss. In the city, planetary viewing is always a good option, but the old nudge method of viewing the scope wore out its welcome for me. With the platform, even at hi-magnification viewing (5x barlow on a 10" DOB on one evening), Mars just hangs there. Works great as a planetary imager. My platform has turned a great scope into something much more than that. I'm able to take my time and see things with much more detail. I never expected to be able to capture the ice caps of Mars on the first try, despite the poor seeing. Thank you so much. A great addition."

Mike Fulmer, Avondale Estates, GA -- owner of a 10" Dual-axis Platform