ACUTER 'MERLIN'
MULTI-FUNCTION
MOUNT & TRIPOD
An amazing new motorised mounting for all applications 

The 'Merlin' D.C. fully-automated, Servo-Motor powered mounting is quite unique, in that nothing like this has been offered in the marketplace previously. It is highly versatile, and can be used to mount a wide variety of imaging devices, from Spotting Scopes & Astronomical Telescopes to Camcorders & Cameras. The mount can also be used for Astrophotography and Security/Surveillance applications.  Check out the amazing features this mount offers and the benefits it can provide, as a solution for all your imaging applications!!

Features

• Ideal mount for both Terrestrial & Astronomical Imaging
• Single-Arm Alt-Azimuth Mount
• Powerful DC operated Servo Motor
• IR Encoder with Optical Wheel
• Multi-Function Hand Control to Command the Motor
• Slow (32x), Medium (64x) or High-Speed (800x) Alt-Azimuth Slewing, for Terrestrial & Astronomical Imaging
• Ability to Store Multi-Terrestrial Positions to GO-TO
• Clear Latitude Scale
• Standard 1/4-20 Tripod connector
• 'Cruise & Shoot' Auto-Imaging* Feature for Terrestrial Positions
  (*Controls Software of the Acuter 'Explorer' Digital Spotting Scope & Canon EOS Cameras via the AUX socket)
• Multi-Speed (1x, 4x & 8x Sidereal Rate) Automatic Astronomical Tracking
• North & Level Start Position for Astro Auto-Tracking Feature
• Recommended for Spotting Scopes/Short-Tube Telescopes 70mm-102mm in Objective Lens Diameter (Max Tube Length 400mm for Optimum Results)
• Maximum Payload up to 4kg in Weight
• Lightweight & Portable. Simple and Easy to Use
• 3-Section Aluminium Tripod, with 25cm Geared Centre-Column
• Maximum Overall Extended Height to Tripod Bush Platform: 156cm

PRO-SERIES 65mm/80mm/100mm WATERPROOF SPOTTING SCOPES
 

The superb ACUTER PRO-SERIES Spotting Scopes, are perfect for serious terrestrial observations. Optical performance is excellent, with all models deliverying crisp, bright, sharp, high-resolution images, across the entire field of view.  An 8-24mm Zoom eyepiece is included with each model as standard. The standard multi-coated zoom eyepiece and fixed magnification accessory eyepieces all offer generous eye-relief, and fold-back rubber eyecups, making them suitable for spectacle wearers.  The objective lenses are multi-coated for maximum light transmission and image contrast.  Six models are available with a choice of 65mm, 80mm or 100mm objective lens diameters and Straight or 45° viewing angles.  Focusing is ultra-smooth and the telescope tubes are covered with a protective rubberized paint finish to help protect from the elements.  A T2 camera adaptor (Prod.Code 947) is available for the attachment of either SLR or DSLR cameras, and can now be used in conjunction with the zoom eyepiece supplied.  All models can be mounted on a standard photographic tripod via an integral tripod bush.  All models supplied with quality padded carrying case.  Colour/Material: Black/Grey Rubber, Rubberised Coating.

“The Acuter is certainly a smart-looking spotter. Focusing was very smooth to the touch and we didn’t spend a lot of time re-adjusting it after changing magnifications because it stayed pretty sharp. Stars remained clear across a good 80% of the wide 2 degree field of view …The colourful double star Algieba was nicely split at 60x , and this was the only spotter to cleanly split Castor, despite it being a closer pair. Saturn was rewarding, with rings cutting across the disc, and Titan could be seen nearby. All in all we found this spotter did a good job when turned to the heavens.”
BBC Sky At Night Magazine

ACUTER PRO-SERIES
ED80 & ED100
WATERPROOF APOCHROMATIC SPOTTING SCOPEs 

These premium-quality 45° Angled spotting scopes are identical to the standard Pro-Series Acuter Spotting Scopes except for one major difference. These models employ expensive 'ED' Extra Low Dispersion fluorite glass for one of the objective lens elements. Extra-low Dispersion glass allows the optical designer to virtually eliminate chromatic aberration (false colour fringing around bright objects), which results in higher resolution, superior contrast and more natural colour-balance in the images. Designed for highly discerning, purist Birdwatchers and Nature Lovers.

UNIVERSAL 1.25" & 2" DIGISCOPING ADAPTORS
 

These ingeniously designed digital camera adaptors allow photography directly through the eyepiece of Astronomical Telescopes, Spotting Scopes and Microscopes.  Accepts most Compact Digital Cameras with tripod bush.  Micro-adjustable for perfect centering of camera lens.  Two models available to fit different diameter eyepieces.

Digiscoping adaptor in use (Camera and spotting scope not included)

HORIZON^TM 8115
2-Way Heavy-Duty Tripod 

• Maximum Height (fully extended): 180cm
• Minimum Height (retracted): 78cm
• Quick-Adjust Vertical Tension
• Geared 31cm Centre Column with Lock & Brace
• 360° Panning, -90° to +60° Vertical Adjustment
• 3-Section Heavy-Duty Tubular Aluminium Legs
• Bubble-Level for Accurate Levelling
• Heavy-Duty Twist-Type Leg-Locks with Rubber Grips
• Self-Levelling Rubber Feet with Screw-out Metal Spikes
• Weight 3.58kg

“Extends to an impressive height…The tripod remains stable even when extended, due to a bracket that locked the legs into place…We especially liked the way in which the adaptor plate was fitted into the mount, which is held in place by a sprung locking mechanism. Telescopes are expensive, so it’s worth making sure they are securely attached.”
BBC Sky At Night Magazine

Acuter Digital Imagers
 

• Ultra-Sensitive 1/3" CMOS Sensor
• Resolution 300,000 Pixels (640x480)
• Electronic Shutter
• Frame Rate up to 30fps
• Minimum Illumination 3 lux
• 1.25" Barrel  S/N Ratio 48dB+
• Power via USB socket of PC (5V)

ACUTER 'MAK-70' 25-75X70 MAKSUTOV-CASSEGRAIN SPOTTING SCOPE
 

ACUTER 'DIGITAL-70' 3.1MP DIGITAL SPOTTING SCOPE
Capture Rare Moments in the Field 

PRO-SERIES EYEPIECES