Vespera II_X Edition

Instead of relying on the outer shell, all motors, electronics, and batteries are fixed directly onto a rigid, one-piece cast aluminum frame.

This creates a stable mechanical backbone that resists torsion and impact.

The benefit is lasting alignment, better resistance to shocks during transport, and a telescope that stays solid and trustworthy in any condition.

• Worm screw (spring-preloaded mesh)
  A precision-machined worm stays in constant contact with the wheel through a calibrated pressure spring, which automatically compensates for thermal expansion or contraction. This stable engagement minimizes backlash and periodic error, so your tracking remains smooth and accurate. The result is temperature-stable motion that keeps stars sharp and frames usable across the seasons, without the frustration of wasted exposures.
  
  
• Bronze gear wheel (load-bearing precision)
  At the heart of the drive sits a gear wheel cut in bronze, chosen for its wear resistance, self-lubrication, and dimensional stability under load. Its carefully machined tooth profile maintains accuracy even after countless hours of use. By relying on bronze rather than lighter alloys, the drive delivers durable, precise motion transfer — ensuring your telescope holds pointing precision year after year, protecting the quality of your images over time.

• POM-C damping gear (vibration & noise control)
  To complement the strength of metal gearing, the train integrates a POM-C (acetal copolymer) gear with a unique ability to absorb micro-vibrations. Its controlled elasticity filters out the tiny jitters that can blur a star, while also lowering motor noise. The experience is both visible and audible: tighter, more defined stars in your stacked images and a quieter, more pleasant observing session for you and those around you.

An integrated cast iron counterweight lowers the center of gravity and balances the axes. By distributing mass more evenly, it cuts peak torque on the motors and reduces mechanical stress on the drive system. This balance doesn’t just extend the lifetime of the motors — it also makes slewing smoother, tracking more consistent, and the overall experience more reliable over years of use.

The altitude and azimuth axes are fitted with calibrated clutches that slip automatically under excess force. This protects the gear train and motors from overload. In practice, you can nudge the telescope by hand to adjust your framing without any risk of damage, and the system resumes tracking seamlessly.

The result is confident, intuitive handling in the field — freedom of movement without fear of harming the mechanism.