Paramount Taurus 600

For observing, the tube weight should not exceed the mount’s maximum payload. For a stable photographic combination of tube and mount, it is wise to also pay attention to the tube length and dimension, where appropriate, to stay below the maximum load, as the leverage effect on the mount must be taken into account.

The worm wheel is an essential part of a mount’s worm gear.

An object can be selected using a hand-control box, the telescope will be automatically directed to it, and the object is positioned in the field of view.