Wave 100i and Wave 150i harmonic drive mounts from Sky-Watcher arrive

The Sky-Watcher Wave Strainwave Mount series introduces two innovative models, the Wave 100i and Wave 150i, featuring advanced harmonic strainwave gear technology for zero backlash and precise GoTo functionality. Both models offer dual AZ/EQ tracking modes, rapid 10 degrees per second slewing, and integrated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity.

Wave 100i and Wave 150i harmonic drive mounts from Sky-Watcher arrive: Challenging top competitors like ZWO and Rainbow Astro.

The Wave 100i weighs 9.5 lbs and supports a 22 lb payload, which can extend to 33 lbs with the optional counterweight kit. The Wave 150i starts at 13 lbs and carries a 33 lb payload, expandable to 55 lbs with the counterweight kit. Each mount includes built-in cable management with ports for ST4 guiding, USB 3.0, and DC power.

Additional features include compatibility with both Vixen and Losmandy dovetails and the option to use a Sky-Watcher SynScan hand controller. Sky-Watcher has also launched a compatible carbon fiber tripod that weighs only 5.3 lbs.

Wave 100i Strainwave Mount features

The Wave 100i is an exceptionally lightweight mount, tipping the scales at just 9.5 pounds, yet it supports a payload of 22 pounds per saddle, which can be increased to 33 pounds in EQ mode with the optional counterweight kit. This makes it an ideal portable mount that doubles as a dual saddle tool for astronomy outreach or an equatorial imaging setup. It also boasts a near-silent slew speed of 10 degrees per second, enabling it to track satellites and space stations efficiently with the latest strainwave technology.

• Wave 100i GoTo strainwave head
• EQ and AZ modes
• Weighs 9.5 pounds (4.3kg)
• 22-pound (10kg) payload capacity without optional counterweight
• 33-pound (15kg) payload capaciy with optional counterweight
• Dual D/V hybrid saddles
• Included secondary saddle
• Latitude range from 0° to 90°
• Red LED for latitude scale and bubble level
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• RA power off braking function
• RA and DEC home position functions
• Requires 12V 2A power (not included)
• Optional tripod, pier extension, and counterweight kit not included
• Optical Tube not included 

Wave 150i Strainwave Mount features

The Wave 150i, lightweight at only 12.8 pounds, supports a payload of 33 pounds, which can increase to 55 pounds in EQ mode with an added counterweight kit. It features integrated cable management in the saddle, offers a high payload capacity, and maintains a compact footprint, making it an excellent choice for portable imaging setups. Additionally, with a swift and nearly silent slew speed of 10 degrees per second, these new strainwave mounts are capable of tracking satellites and space stations.

• SKU S30905
• Wave 150i GoTo strainwave head
• EQ and AZ modes
• Built-in cable management
• Weighs 12.8 pounds (5.8kg)
• 33-pound (10kg) payload capacity without optional counterweight
• 55-pound (25kg) payload capaciy with optional counterweight
• Single D/V hybrid saddle
• Latitude range from 0° to 90°
• Red LED for latitude scale and bubble level
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• RA power off braking function
• RA and DEC home position functions
• Requires 12V 2A power (not included)
• Optional tripod, pier extension, and counterweight kit not included
• Optical Tube not included