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    Explore Scientific

    Explore Scientific Right Ascension Motor Drive for EQ3 Mounts — Automatic Star Tracking (FirstLight EXOS Nano)

    Explore Scientific Right Ascension Motor Drive for EQ3 Mounts — Automatic Star Tracking (FirstLight EXOS Nano)

    $129.99
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    The Explore Scientific Right Ascension Motor Drive for EQ3 Mounts adds automatic star tracking to your FirstLight EXOS Nano (EQ3) equatorial mount. Once polar aligned, the motor turns the RA axis at sidereal rate to follow the sky, keeping objects centered in the eyepiece hands-free — a big upgrade for high-magnification viewing and for capturing photos.

    New to equatorial mounts and tracking? See our guide to choosing a telescope mount (AZ vs EQ).

    Key features

    • Automatic RA (right ascension) tracking at sidereal rate
    • Keeps objects centered hands-free for comfortable high-power viewing
    • Designed for FirstLight EXOS Nano (EQ3) mounts
    • A first step toward astrophotography

    Specifications

    Type Single-axis (RA) motor drive
    Fits EQ3 / FirstLight EXOS Nano mounts
    Function Automatic sidereal tracking
    SKU ES-ON-EQ3-Drive

    Frequently asked questions

    What does the motor drive do?
    It turns the mount's RA axis automatically to match the sky's motion, so objects stay centered without you nudging the mount — great for planets at high power and for photography.

    Which mount does it fit?
    It's designed for the EQ3 / FirstLight EXOS Nano equatorial mount (such as the one on the FirstLight 114mm EQ3).

    Do I still need to polar align?
    Yes — accurate tracking depends on polar alignment. Once aligned, the drive follows the sky for you.

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