Sky-Watcher Wave 150i GoTo Strain Wave Mount (33 lb Payload)

BH #SKS30905 • MFR #S30905
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Sky-Watcher Wave 150i GoTo Strain Wave Mount (33 lb Payload)
Key Features
  • Motorized Computer-Controlled Mount
  • Precise, High-Torque Strain Wave Gearing
  • Equatorial & Alt-Az Modes
  • Compatible with SynScan Controller/App
Utilizing precise, no-backlash, high-torque strain wave gearing, the Sky-Watcher Wave 150i GoTo Strain Wave Mount is a compact but highly capable motorized GoTo mount for your optical tube assembly. The mount weighs just 12.8 pounds but can support a 33-pound payload with no counterweight and 55 pounds with optional counterweights. It is controlled by Sky-Watcher's popular SynScan GoTo hand controller or app on a paired device and is compatible with other controllers such as ASIAir, Eagle, and StellarMate.
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Sky-Watcher Wave 150i Overview

Utilizing precise, no-backlash, high-torque strain wave gearing, the Sky-Watcher Wave 150i GoTo Strain Wave Mount is a compact but highly capable motorized GoTo mount for your optical tube assembly. The mount weighs just 12.8 pounds but can support a 33-pound payload with no counterweight and 55 pounds with optional counterweights. It is controlled by Sky-Watcher's popular SynScan GoTo hand controller or app on a paired device and is compatible with other controllers such as ASIAir, Eagle, and StellarMate.

The mount holds optical tubes of all sizes on a D/V saddle and operates in alt-azimuth or equatorial tracking modes with RA and Dec home positions and a 0-90° latitude range. A red backlit latitude display and bubble level make setup easier, and an RA brake prevents backsliding if the power goes out.

D/V Hybrid Saddle
The saddle accommodates both Losmandy D and Vixen dovetails.
Fast Slewing
Track satellites and space stations with the Wave's swift slew rate of 10° per second and the downloadable Satellite Tracker Application for Windows PC found on Sky-Watcher's International Support website.
Strain Wave Drive Technology
Whether you're mounting a small wide field refractor, a stocky Maksutov-Cassegrain, a massive astrograph, or a long, glass-heavy triplet, the Wave's adaptive payload capacity and add-ons and accessories ensures compatibility with a wide range of optical tubes and tripods.
GoTo Connectivity
The Wave mount easily integrates with Sky-Watcher's SynScan hand controller or SynScan app, allowing users to control their telescopes by hand or wirelessly via smartphone or tablet, as well as through third-party control platforms (ASIAir, Eagle, StellarMate, etc.) enabling access to advanced features like plate solving and automated imaging runs.
Cable Management
Designed for the serious astroimager, the Wave 150i mount features through-mount cabling and a powered hub built into the saddle with ports for autoguiding, Dec USB, and 2 Dec outputs. The RA hub sits at the back of the mount and never moves, keeping all your cabling neat, organized, and safe from snags.
UPC: 810098970433

Sky-Watcher Wave 150i Specs

Key Specs
Mount Type
Motorized; Alt-Azimuth/German Equatorial
GoTo Capability
Yes
Payload Capacity
33 lb / 15 kg (without Counterweight)
55 lb / 24.9 kg (with Counterweight)
Motor
Yes
Power Source
Plug-In Power (Not Included)
Mounting
To Optical Tube Assembly: Dual Losmandy-/Vixen-Type Saddle
GPS
No
Wireless
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Weight
12.8 lb / 5.8 kg
Mount
Mount Type
Motorized; Alt-Azimuth/German Equatorial
GoTo Capability
Yes
Payload Capacity
33 lb / 15 kg (without Counterweight)
55 lb / 24.9 kg (with Counterweight)
Motor
Yes
Altitude Adjustment
Yes
Latitude Adjustment
0 to 90°
Declination Adjustment
Yes
Right Ascension Adjustment
Yes
Counterweight
Yes
Polar Axis Scope
Yes (Not Included)
General
Power Source
Plug-In Power (Not Included)
Input Power
12 VDC
Mounting
To Optical Tube Assembly: Dual Losmandy-/Vixen-Type Saddle
GPS
No
Wireless
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Dimensions
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Weight
12.8 lb / 5.8 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
21.145 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
16.7 x 15.1 x 11.6"

Sky-Watcher Wave 150i Reviews

Nice Upgrade From The IOptron CEM26

By Brendan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-11-06

I've Been Using My Setup Weighing About 17 Pounds On This Mount Without The Counterweight For The Last Month And Have Found Tracking/guiding Performance To Be Very Good Overall. PHD2 Is Showing An Average Error Of Around 0.6-0.7 Arcseconds, Better Than My CEM26. At 5-minute Exposures With A AT90 Scope (432mm Focal Length With 0 .8x Reducer) I'm Getting A Keeper Rate Of About 80-90% On The Heart Nebula. Not Needing To Use Counterweights Is Also A Nice Quality Of Life Improvement, Especially For Trips To Dark Sky Sites Which I've Yet To Do With This Mount. It Was An Expensive Purchase But Overall I'm Pleased With This Mount As An Upgrade From My CEM26.

Sky-Watcher Wave 150i

By Carlos
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-10-01

Me gusta el producto.

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Is there any adapter to use this on an iOptron ...

Is there any adapter to use this on an iOptron Tri-Pier?
Asked by: Diego
The Sky-Watcher Wave 150i GoTo Strain Wave Mount cannot be used on an iOptron Tri-Pier.
Answered by: Marisa P
Date published: 2024-08-29

Will this work with my EQ6-R power adapter and ...

Will this work with my EQ6-R power adapter and tripod?
Asked by: Dave
The Sky-Watcher Wave 150i GoTo Strain Wave Mount (33 lb Payload), BH # SKS30905, will use the same AC power adapter as the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R GoTo EQ Telescope Mount Head (B&H # SKS303001) and can use the same tripod legs.
Answered by: Mark S
Date published: 2025-10-29
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