Pour quel usage choisir la Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i ?

Monture nomade pour l'astrophotographie et le visuel : 15 kg sans contrepoids et jusqu'à 25 kg avec le kit de contrepoids, pour une tête de 5,8 kg. Elle fonctionne en équatorial comme en azimutal. Capacité conseillée en astrophotographie : 18,8 kg, soit 75 % de la charge annoncée, pour garder un suivi précis.

Qu'est-ce qui distingue la Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i des autres montures ?

Réducteur à onde de déformation (strain wave) : pas de contrepoids nécessaire jusqu'à la charge nominale, pas de jeu, Wi-Fi et Bluetooth intégrés, compatible ASIAIR. Face aux équatoriales classiques, on gagne énormément en poids transporté, au prix d'une erreur périodique plus élevée qui impose l'autoguidage en astrophoto.

La Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i a-t-elle besoin de contrepoids ?

Non, jusqu'à 15 kg d'instrument. Au-delà, et jusqu'à 25 kg, il faut ajouter une barre et un contrepoids. Disponible dans notre catalogue : Kit de contrepoids inox Sky-Watcher pour montures WAVE-100i & WAVE-150i .

Quelle alimentation prévoir pour la Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i ?

La Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i s'alimente en 12 V DC, 2 A. L'alimentation n'est pas fournie : nous conseillons l' alimentation 12 V 10 A sur secteur, ou la Pocket Powerbox Advance (Gen2) pour distribuer le 12 V à la monture et aux accessoires sur le terrain.

Quel trépied utiliser avec la Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i ?

La Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i est vendue sans trépied. Dans notre catalogue : Extension de colonne pour monture WAVE Sky-Watcher , Trépied carbone pour Sky-Watcher Wave 100i-150i . Une extension de colonne est recommandée avec un tube long, pour qu'il ne touche pas les pieds en visant près du pôle. Une version avec trépied existe : Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i avec trépied carbone .

Comment piloter la Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i ?

La Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i se pilote avec un smartphone ou une tablette en Wi-Fi et Bluetooth ou un ordinateur en USB (ASCOM). Elle est compatible ASIAIR : ZWO ASIAIR Plus 256 Gb ou ZWO ASIAIR Mini . Pour l'autoguidage (port ST4), une lunette guide comme la 52 Guide Scope ou la Sky-Watcher EVOGUIDE-50ED convient.

Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i Tête de monture STRAINWAVE

Name: Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i Tête de monture STRAINWAVE - Deep space astronomy
Brand: Sky-Watcher
Price: 2049.00 CHF
Availability: BackOrder

Product description

Sky-Watcher WAVE 150i - High-capacity GoTo Strainwave mount

High torque. Extreme precision. Uncompromising portability.

Designed around harmonic drive technology (Strainwave), the WAVE 150i mount from Sky-Watcher offers exceptional tracking accuracy,
a load capacity up to 25 kgand a modern interface featuring Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and onboard cable management.
It is aimed directly at demanding astrophotographers, with features never before seen in this range of compact frames.

Technical data - Sky-Watcher WAVE 150i

Drive Technology	Strainwave (Harmonic Drive) with stepper motor and belt drive
Operating modes	Equatorial (EQ) and Azimuthal (AZ)
Mounting head weight	5.8 kg
Payload (without counterweight)	15 kg
Payload (with counterweight)	25 kg
Optical mounting	Vixen/Losmandy hybrid saddle (D/V)
Latitude range	0° to 90°, with red LED display and spirit level
Cable management	Integrated: powered hub in saddle (USB Dec, autoguider ports, 2 Dec outputs)
Maximum pointing speed	7.5°/second
Connection ports	USB-B, Autoguide, SynScan paddle, 12V 2A power supply (not included)
Control compatibility	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SynScan (iOS, Android, Windows), ASIAir, INDI, ASCOM
Special functions	Passive RA braking, Home RA/DEC positions, balancing on both axes
Body	Precision CNC machining
Tripod, column, counterweight	Not included - sold separately
Carrying case	Includes custom foam protection

A mount designed for heavy, automated setups without tangled cables

The WAVE 150i features a internal cable management (fixed RA passage + hub in the DEC), enabling clean, reliable setup even with multiple accessories.
Its 25 kg load capacity (with counterweight) makes it ideal for heavy tubes: apochromatic triplets, astrographs, SC/Maksutov tubes and more.

Exclusive features

Integrated cable management USB and power ports in the saddle, fixed RA
OTA balancing unique in this range, can be balanced on both axes
Extended compatibility : ASIAir, SkySafari, Cartes du Ciel, plate solving and autoguiding
Open platform : SynScan, Windows, INDI, ASCOM, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Optional accessories

Carbon or steel tripods
Extension column
Stainless steel counterweight kit
SynScan snowshoe, Canon/Nikon photo adapters, GPS, autoguider

❗ Note: Optical tube, tripod, counterweights and column are not included.

For more information or to place an order, please feel free to contact us. Our team is here to assist you.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i best suited for?

Portable mount for astrophotography and visual observation: 15 kg without counterweights and up to 25 kg with the counterweight kit, for a 5.8 kg head. It operates in both equatorial and azimuth modes. Recommended capacity for astrophotography: 18.8 kg, or 75% of the advertised load capacity, to ensure precise tracking.

What sets the Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i apart from other mounts?

Strain wave reducer: no counterweight required up to the rated load, no backlash, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, ASIAIR-compatible. Compared to traditional equatorial mounts, there is a significant gain in payload capacity, at the cost of a higher periodic error, which requires autoguiding for astrophotography.

Does the Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i need a counterweight?

No, for instruments weighing up to 15 kg. For weights over 15 kg and up to 25 kg, you'll need to add a bar and a counterweight. Available in our catalog: Sky-Watcher stainless steel counterweight kit for WAVE-100i & WAVE-150i mounts.

What power supply should I use for the Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i?

The Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i requires a 12 V DC, 2 A power supply. The power supply is not included; we recommend the'12 V, 10 A power supply plugged into an outlet, or the Pocket Powerbox Advance (Gen2) to supply 12 V power to the mount and accessories in the field.

Which tripod should I use with the Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i?

The Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i is sold without a tripod. In our catalog: Column extension for Sky-Watcher WAVE mount, Carbon tripod for Sky-Watcher Wave 100i-150i. A column extension is recommended with a long tube, so that it doesn't touch your feet when aiming near the pole. A tripod version is available: Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i with carbon tripod.

How do you operate the Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i?

The Sky-Watcher WAVE-150i can be controlled using a smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, or a computer via USB (ASCOM). It is ASIAIR-compatible: ZWO ASIAIR Plus 256 GB or ZWO ASIAIR Mini. For autoguiding (ST4 port), a guide scope such as the 52 Scope guide or the Sky-Watcher EVOGUIDE-50ED is appropriate.

Technical specifications