--- product_id: 2307412 title: "Orion 7827 EQ-2M Electronic Telescope Drive" brand: "orion" price: "1559 Ft" currency: HUF in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/2307412-orion-7827-eq-2m-electronic-telescope-drive store_origin: HU region: Hungary --- # Battery powered Precision tracking Motorized control Orion 7827 EQ-2M Electronic Telescope Drive **Brand:** orion **Price:** 1559 Ft **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Unlock the Universe, One Star at a Time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Orion 7827 EQ-2M Electronic Telescope Drive by orion - **How much does it cost?** 1559 Ft with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/2307412-orion-7827-eq-2m-electronic-telescope-drive) ## Best For - orion enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted orion brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Complete Package:** Includes everything you need: motor, controller, and battery case. - • **Pause Mode for Precision:** Take your time and focus on details with the convenient pause feature. - • **Customizable Speed Control:** Choose between 2x and 4x speeds for tailored viewing. - • **Seamless Celestial Tracking:** Experience effortless observation with regulated sidereal-rate tracking. - • **User-Friendly Hand Controller:** Easily navigate the night sky with an intuitive hand controller. ## Overview The Orion 7827 EQ-2M Electronic Telescope Drive is a precision mini-motor designed for the Orion EQ-2 equatorial mount, enabling motorized tracking of celestial objects. It features regulated sidereal-rate tracking, customizable speed options, and a user-friendly hand controller, making it an essential tool for amateur astronomers looking to enhance their stargazing experience. ## Description From the Manufacturer Precision mini-motor attaches to your Orion EQ-2 equatorial mount for motorized tracking of celestial objects. Electronic drive provides regulated sidereal-rate tracking in right ascension so you can automatically follow objects in the sky as they appear to migrate around Polaris. Drive hand controller has 2x and 4x speeds and pause mode. Includes motor, controller and battery case. Runs on four D-cell batteries (not included). Fits all Orion EQ-2 equatorial telescope mounts and all telescopes which include the EQ-2 mount Review: Unsung Hero of Orion's Product Line. - This clock drive is a simple yet effective addition to the Synta/Orion EQ-2 mount, the entry-level German Equatorial Mount for the budget-conscious amateur astronomer, and the mount that ships with many of Orion's beginner scopes, especially the SpaceProbe 130EQ. The EQ-2 mount is not generally available separately, so the EQ-2M is a somewhat obscure accessory. Designed for this mount, this clock drive is well worth the effort. When using the EQ-2M, just be sure to disengage the motor with the simple clutch mechanism on the mount head before attempting to use the RA knob. Re-engage with a turn of the clutch and a pinch of the motor back onto the flywheel so the gears will mesh and you're ready to go. The EQ-2M clock drive ships with a battery pouch, but if you don't want to use a ton of D-Cells then you'll probably want to get a power tank and a 9-volt DC converter with a multiplug. I use Orion's 17Ah Power Station to run this and another clock drive simultaneously, and it lasts all night. Review: Perfect for direct observation and short exposure pictures - I got this a few days ago for my Orion Space Probe 130ST telescope. Works perfectly for direct observation or short exposure astrophotography. Easy to assemble and use. I intended to make a timelapse of the upcoming Mercury transit of the Sun and tried doing some with stars to get the hang of it but found a disappointing issue. The motor does not seem to be precise enough. See attached timelapse video showing one hour of tracking the Pleiades constellation. See how it wanders back and forth. At worst I expected some minor creeping due to minor mount misalignment but this more of a periodic variation, not a continuous creep. Tried several adjustments and the results were the same. So, for timelapses or long exposure (more than a couple of minutes) astrophotography it is out of the question. For short exposures, like the maximum 10 seconds my phone camera allows it works perfectly allowing me to get sharp stars and detailed Moon pictures in high magnification. Another thing that Orion could improve is to use a smaller right angle cable for the motor power. At the end of the attached timelapse the telescope tube was beginning to push down on the cable and eventually it would have been completely blocked by the motor. The location of the motor makes pointing to objects high on the sky to the east harder or simply impossible and you need to either look at objects earlier in the night or wait until they go to the west past the meridian. Still I am giving four stars. ## Features - Precision mini-motor attaches to your Orion EQ-2 equatorial mount for motorized tracking of celestial objects - Electronic drive provides regulated sidereal-rate tracking in right ascension so you can automatically follow objects in the sky as they appear to migrate around Polaris - Drive hand controller has 2x and 4x speeds and pause mode - Includes motor, controller and battery case ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0069VZQ44 | | Brand | Orion | | Brand Name | Orion | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 28 Reviews | | Display Type | LCD or LED | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00759270078270 | | Item Weight | 1.6 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Orion | | Model | 7827 | | Part Number | 7827 | | UPC | 759270078270 | | Voltage | 6 Volts | ## Images ![Orion 7827 EQ-2M Electronic Telescope Drive - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81n8AyS2OjL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unsung Hero of Orion's Product Line. *by J***K on May 30, 2015* This clock drive is a simple yet effective addition to the Synta/Orion EQ-2 mount, the entry-level German Equatorial Mount for the budget-conscious amateur astronomer, and the mount that ships with many of Orion's beginner scopes, especially the SpaceProbe 130EQ. The EQ-2 mount is not generally available separately, so the EQ-2M is a somewhat obscure accessory. Designed for this mount, this clock drive is well worth the effort. When using the EQ-2M, just be sure to disengage the motor with the simple clutch mechanism on the mount head before attempting to use the RA knob. Re-engage with a turn of the clutch and a pinch of the motor back onto the flywheel so the gears will mesh and you're ready to go. The EQ-2M clock drive ships with a battery pouch, but if you don't want to use a ton of D-Cells then you'll probably want to get a power tank and a 9-volt DC converter with a multiplug. I use Orion's 17Ah Power Station to run this and another clock drive simultaneously, and it lasts all night. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for direct observation and short exposure pictures *by L***Z on November 5, 2019* I got this a few days ago for my Orion Space Probe 130ST telescope. Works perfectly for direct observation or short exposure astrophotography. Easy to assemble and use. I intended to make a timelapse of the upcoming Mercury transit of the Sun and tried doing some with stars to get the hang of it but found a disappointing issue. The motor does not seem to be precise enough. See attached timelapse video showing one hour of tracking the Pleiades constellation. See how it wanders back and forth. At worst I expected some minor creeping due to minor mount misalignment but this more of a periodic variation, not a continuous creep. Tried several adjustments and the results were the same. So, for timelapses or long exposure (more than a couple of minutes) astrophotography it is out of the question. For short exposures, like the maximum 10 seconds my phone camera allows it works perfectly allowing me to get sharp stars and detailed Moon pictures in high magnification. Another thing that Orion could improve is to use a smaller right angle cable for the motor power. At the end of the attached timelapse the telescope tube was beginning to push down on the cable and eventually it would have been completely blocked by the motor. The location of the motor makes pointing to objects high on the sky to the east harder or simply impossible and you need to either look at objects earlier in the night or wait until they go to the west past the meridian. Still I am giving four stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect tracking *by J***E on July 5, 2019* Another great product by Orion. Tracks objects perfectly on my AstroView 90mm eq mount. The clutch mechanism is easily engaged and disengaged for manual operation. Easy to install and easy to use. 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