10Micron

10Micron is an Italian manufacturer of high-precision astronomical mounts, founded in 2000 as a specialist division of COMEC Technology, a family-owned precision engineering company with roots going back to the 1960s. The Mariotti family brought decades of mechanical expertise to astronomy, with the ambition of creating mounts for demanding amateur astronomers that combined rigidity, accuracy and portability.

10Micron is renowned for its HPS (High Precision and Speed) technology, introduced in 2011. By integrating high-resolution absolute encoders directly onto both axes, the mounts can continuously monitor their position and compensate for mechanical errors such as periodic error and backlash. This enables exceptionally accurate tracking and, in many applications, long-exposure astrophotography without autoguiding.

Today, 10Micron is regarded as one of the leading names in premium astronomical mounts, combining Italian precision engineering with sophisticated electronics and software. Its reputation is built on exceptional build quality, robustness and the ability to deliver professional-level performance to advanced amateur astronomers.