<p>I was given a StarNavigator 90 (DS-2090) with a motorized mount (Single-arm, motorized Alt-Az) which works with 8 AA batteries. Only issue is that it eats the batteries, so I am wondering what kind of batteries are recommended for motorized mounts?</p>
<p>Also, can I use a 12V battery (such as those gel batteries, or even car battery) to power the mount?</p>

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2016-11-24T12:06:26.197Z
Thanks Jan, I bought a DC adapter (12v / 2 Amps) and works perfect! If I need to go to a location where there's no AC plug nearby then I carry the batteries with me but I still can't use it for long periods, i will probably buy an alarm battery or some sort of 12V battery for this.
Matias
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I think it's perfectly okay for you to repost your comment as an answer and accept it.
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Batteries for a StarNavigator 90 motorized mount?
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# Batteries for a StarNavigator 90 motorized mount?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-11-15)

I was given a StarNavigator 90 (DS-2090) with a motorized mount (Single-arm, motorized Alt-Az) which works with 8 AA batteries. Only issue is that it eats the batteries, so I am wondering what kind of batteries are recommended for motorized mounts?

Also, can I use a 12V battery (such as those gel batteries, or even car battery) to power the mount?

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> **username_0**: Thanks Jan, I bought a DC adapter (12v / 2 Amps) and works perfect! If I need to go to a location where there's no AC plug nearby then I carry the batteries with me but I still can't use it for long periods, i will probably buy an alarm battery or some sort of 12V battery for this.  
> **username_1**: I think it's perfectly okay for you to repost your comment as an answer and accept it.  

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