Lichtenknecker M100b-mount



Made by Lichtenknecker Optics in Hasselt (here in Belgium). A very sturdy and precise mount, comes with the MTS-3 electronics from German company Boxdörfer.

On top sits a dovetail-mount for the large Lichtenknecker-dovetails (we can include a few of these) – but one can easily replace it with the more common Losmandy-style fitting (I’ve done this myself on a similar mount here at the observatory).

Included are two robust metal telescope piers: one high (130cm) and one lower (95 cm). But if needed one can also purchase an extra heavy-duty wooden tripod (300 euros??), that can be extented from 115cm all the way up to 165cm (perfect for those lovers of classical long refractors!).

Last known value (new): ??? €

Value second hand: 1.800€ ?

The mount with the lower (95cm) pier. Please notice how the (heavy!!) mount can be separated in 2 parts (actually 3, if one counts the counter-weight-bar) by loosening 2 bolts => the RA-base and the upper Declination-part.
And a second (130cm) higher pier.
The mount comes with the -once famous- electronics from German company Boxdörfer.
An additional very sturdy wooden tripod can be purchased separately, It extends from 115cm all the way up to 165cm.
At least one heavy counterweight is included, but if needed a second and even a third one can be found (if it’s not sold yet with another heavy mount…)


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