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Astro-Fix NMS (Non Magnetic Sensor)
for Dobsonian, Altaz and Equatorial mounted telescopes
Now with new sensors and updated software
The New Astro-Fix NMS uses the very latest non-magnetic sensor technology and can be
used on Dobsonian, Altazimuth and Equatorial Telescopes for locating celestial objects.
Using the Astro-Fix NMS couldn't be simpler, just reference it to any convenient
star which takes just a minute. Now set your telescope to the azimuth of your
required target followed by the altitude of the target. You can quickly move from
target to target and find all those elusive Deepsky Objects..
Azimuth and altitude values can be fine tuned if necessary.
for Dobsonian, Altaz and Equatorial mounted telescopes
Now with new sensors and updated software
The New Astro-Fix NMS uses the very latest non-magnetic sensor technology and can be
used on Dobsonian, Altazimuth and Equatorial Telescopes for locating celestial objects.
- Unaffected by ferrous materials
- All sensors are contained within the case
- Calibration feature on both altitude and azimuth
- Compact size 85mm x 55mm x 25mm
- 0.1 degree resolution
- Backlit display
- Tough ABS case fits to telescope using velcro
- Two modes of operation - Dob and EQ
- Provides you with altitude, azimuth and
Using the Astro-Fix NMS couldn't be simpler, just reference it to any convenient
star which takes just a minute. Now set your telescope to the azimuth of your
required target followed by the altitude of the target. You can quickly move from
target to target and find all those elusive Deepsky Objects..
Azimuth and altitude values can be fine tuned if necessary.
Light and compact - no external cables
Accuracy (in general, the closer the reference, the greater the accuracy)
Dob mode:
Altitude - typically within 0.5 degrees
Azimuth - typically within 1.0 degree
EQ mode - typically within 1.5 degrees
For best results, choose a nearby reference and keep the telescope on level ground.
Dob mode:
Altitude - typically within 0.5 degrees
Azimuth - typically within 1.0 degree
EQ mode - typically within 1.5 degrees
For best results, choose a nearby reference and keep the telescope on level ground.
EQ Mode
Although primarily intended for Dobsonian
telescopes, the NMS has an EQ mode which
displays declination and altitude instead of
azimuth and altitude.
You set declination and altitude by moving your
declination and RA axes.
For greater accuracy you can reference
it to stars near your desired targets.
Your telescope should be polar aligned.
Although primarily intended for Dobsonian
telescopes, the NMS has an EQ mode which
displays declination and altitude instead of
azimuth and altitude.
You set declination and altitude by moving your
declination and RA axes.
For greater accuracy you can reference
it to stars near your desired targets.
Your telescope should be polar aligned.
Video demonstrates Astro-Fix NMS on Dobsonian telescope
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Azimuth Reference Unit
This unit comprises of a magnetic switch that operates a red
LED. It can easily be fitted within seconds to most Dobsonians
and allows you to quickly set up a reference to any bearing.
To locate an object, you simply use the LED as a reference
point from which to set the azimuth and altitude of your target.
Full instructions are included with the unit.
This unit comprises of a magnetic switch that operates a red
LED. It can easily be fitted within seconds to most Dobsonians
and allows you to quickly set up a reference to any bearing.
To locate an object, you simply use the LED as a reference
point from which to set the azimuth and altitude of your target.
Full instructions are included with the unit.
Remote Sensor Option
When setting azimuth, the telescope tube needs to be approximately level. This may
not be convenient on some telescopes so we can offer a remote azimuth sensor
option.
This allows you to fit the display/altitude unit onto a convenient place on the tube and
fit the azimuth sensor onto the mount near the central axis. The connecting cable is
approximately 1.5 metres in length but contact us if you require a different length
cable.
When setting azimuth, the telescope tube needs to be approximately level. This may
not be convenient on some telescopes so we can offer a remote azimuth sensor
option.
This allows you to fit the display/altitude unit onto a convenient place on the tube and
fit the azimuth sensor onto the mount near the central axis. The connecting cable is
approximately 1.5 metres in length but contact us if you require a different length
cable.