Celestron CG-4 German Equatorial Mount and Tripod

Celestron CG-4 German Equatorial Mount and Tripod

This Celestron Omni CG4 provides solid support for many types and sizes of telescopes.# CG-4 German Equatorial mount with setting circles and slow motion controls - to accurately locate and track sky objects# Ball bearings in both axis of the mount for smooth performance# Heavy-duty pre-assembled stainless steel tripod featuring 1.75" legs, accessory tray and bubble level# Easy no-tool setup# The Omni CG4 makes finding objects easy.# Total weight of mount head, counterweight, and tripod is 30 pounds.#Includes Two counterweights - 7 lbs and 4 lbs.# Height range of the mount head and tripod is 42" to 55".# Load capacity rating is 15 pounds.An optional dual axis motor drive is available for this mount.You can trust Celestron's 40 year history of making quality telescopes. This Celestron mount and tripod IS NOT a blem, refurb, or customer return. It is new in box and you will be the first to enjoy genuine Celestron quality.Uses any of the popular dovetail mounting bars from Celestron, Vixen, Meade, and Orion.PLEASE NOTE: Dovetail mounting bar is not included. If you need a dovetail mounting bar, we have three sizes available.

  • UPC: 050234915090
  • ASIN: B0033GD9CO
  • Brand: Celestron
  • Manufacturer: Celestron

Orion 9829 SkyView Pro Equatorial Telescope Mount

Orion 9829 SkyView Pro Equatorial Telescope Mount

Our heavy-duty SkyView Pro EQ sets a new standard for stability, precision control, and affordability in a mount designed for the demanding amateur astronomer. A step up in rigidity and load capacity from the SkyView Deluxe mount, the SVP supports telescope tubes weighing up to 20 lbs. It is every bit the equal of venerable Japanese-made mounts but at less than half the price. Its all-metal head features enclosed 360-deg worm gears plus large, 86mm-diameter setting circles for easy object location by celestial coordinates. Telescopes attach via a quick-release dovetail plate (included). The head glides effortlessly in right ascension and declination. Dual slow-motion knobs allow tracking control, and an optional TrueTrack single- or dual-axis DC drive can be added for electronic tracking and photographic guiding. Other features include an azimuth fine adjustment and a latitude scale. The mount accepts an optional polar-alignment scope.

  • UPC: 759270098292
  • ASIN: B0000XMXSO
  • Brand: Orion
  • Manufacturer: Orion

Celestron CGX Computerized German Equatorial Mount and Tripod

Celestron CGX Computerized German Equatorial Mount and Tripod

Mount holds up to 55 lb load capacity Spring-loaded brass worm wheel, stainless steel worm gear Two all-new dovetail clamping knobs +20° of additional tracking past the meridian Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation Two internal optical sensors Control software for remote astroimaging Aux accessory ports and autoguider port 2" stainless steel tripod legs

  • ASIN: B01MSKHH0S
  • Brand: Celestron
  • Manufacturer: Celestron

Orion AstroView EQ Mount & EQ-3M Motor Drive Kit

Orion AstroView EQ Mount & EQ-3M Motor Drive Kit

Whether you're looking to upgrade from your present telescope mount or are seeking a more robust, motorized equatorial system for a new telescope, you can't go wrong with the smooth-moving, sturdy Orion AstroView EQ and EQ-3M Motor Drive Kit. The AstroView Equatorial (EQ) Mount head has a convenient dovetail attachment saddle that makes it easy to attach telescopes or swap between more than one telescope without having to hassle with tools. An 8" long dovetail attachment plate is included in case your telescope isn't equipped with one. The AstroView Mount can support telescopes weighing up to 12 pounds and has enclosed worm gears, an azimuth adjustment, and dual manual slow-motion controls. A hinged center brace adds stability to the adjustable aluminum tripod, and a high-walled accessory tray makes for a great storage spot for eyepieces, Barlow lenses, filters, and more while you're stargazing. Attach the included EQ-3M Telescope Drive's precision mini-motor onto the AstroView EQ Mount to track celestial objects automatically. This single-axis motor drive will make observing easier and more fun, since you won't have to hassle with periodically centering an object in your telescope eyepiece's field-of-view. The EQ-3M Single-Axis Telescope Drive provides regulated sidereal-rate tracking in right ascension. The included electronic handheld controller has 8x speed and pause mode controls.

  • UPC: 759270271756
  • ASIN: B00N3KS1UA
  • Brand: Orion
  • Manufacturer: Orion

Celestron Heavy-Duty Altazimuth Tripod

Celestron Heavy-Duty Altazimuth Tripod

Refractor telescopes and cameras with long lenses will be less stable if they sit too far forward, so the ability to make adjustments to the balance point is a nice option

  • UPC: 050234936071
  • ASIN: B0007UQNY0
  • Brand: Celestron
  • Manufacturer: Celestron

Orion 9822 AstroView Equatorial Telescope Mount

Orion 9822 AstroView Equatorial Telescope Mount

Whether you're looking to upgrade from your present mount or are seeking a more robust equatorial system for your new telescope, you can't go wrong with the smooth-moving, sturdy AstroView EQ. Its newly designed equatorial head has a dovetail attachment plate similar to that on the Orion SkyView Pro, Sirius, and Atlas mount heads. The AstroView supports up to a 5" refractor tube and has enclosed worm gears, an azimuth adjustment, and dual manual slow-motion controls. Hinged center brace adds stability to the all-aluminum adjustable tripod. Includes polar alignment scope and high-walled accessory tray. EQ-3M single- and dual-axis electronic drive systems are available separately. Weighs 27.5 lbs. One-year limited warranty.

  • UPC: 759270098223
  • ASIN: B0000XMX9I
  • Brand: Orion
  • Manufacturer: Orion

Sky-Watcher USA EQM-35 Equatorial Goto Mount, White (S30500)

Sky-Watcher USA EQM-35 Equatorial Goto Mount, White (S30500)

The sky-watcher eqm-35 provides a convenient, stable platform for refractors up to 100mm or up to 127mm maksutov. Designed as an imaging system, it also works astonishingly well for visual use. This mount is perfect for the beginner as well as the more advanced astronomer. The removable DEC assembly allows for the use of star adventurer l-brackets or ball head adapters, turning the mount into a heavy duty tracking system. If what you’re looking for is a lightweight, stable mount that is precise and easy to use, the eqm-35 is the mount you’re looking for.

  • UPC: 050234305006
  • ASIN: B07FB2L5MK
  • Brand: Sky Watcher
  • Manufacturer: Celestron Acquisition LLC

MEADE LX70 German Equatorial Mount and Tripod

MEADE LX70 German Equatorial Mount and Tripod

The Meade LX70 is a lightweight yet sturdy, classic German equatorial mount. The mount is made of metal and is anodized with a white finish, while a few components, like the polar alignment scope cover and the setting circles, are finished in "Meade Blue". The LX70 mount breaks down into three lightweight pieces. The mount head weighs just 9 pounds, the tripod weighs 12 pounds, and the counterweight weighs 11.4 pounds. With weights as low as these, even older children and teens can set it up.Incredible FeaturesThe LX-70 Equatorial Mount comes with slow motion control knobs so that the user can manually move the mount in smooth increments to center and/or track an astronomical object. To make larger "across the sky" movements, just loosen the lock knobs on the RA and Dec axes as necessary. An optional dual-axis motor drive is available that will make these movements for you with the push of a button.Durable DesignThe adjustable metal tripod included with the Meade LX70 weighs twelve (12) pounds. The height of the steel legs can be adjusted so that the tripod will stand anywhere from 33" to 46" tall. The tripod footprint is 38" from leg tip to leg tip. A metal tripod leg spreader bar, which helps immensely with tripod stability, doubles as an accessory tray.The Meade LX70 Equatorial Mount comes with a metal counterweight shaft and one 11.4 lb. counterweight, finished in white to match the mount. A metal counterweight knob threads into the side of the counterweight to hold it firmly in position on the shaft. A Vixen-style dovetail plate is included with the LX70 mount package to mount your choice of OTA in place, with or without optional rings.

  • UPC: 709942997125
  • ASIN: B01068BRZM
  • Brand: MEADE
  • Manufacturer: Meade

Explore Scientific iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight Equatorial GoTo Mount System

Explore Scientific iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight Equatorial GoTo Mount System

The iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight Equatorial Tracker System is a complete astronomical computerized Wifi or Wired GOTO Equatorial Tracker with integrated PMC-Eight electronics suitable for attaching Small Telescopes or DSLR Cameras attached to a standard "Vixen Style" Dovetail Plate. Use with the free ExploreStars App for Tablets (Windows, Android, iOS), or with the free ASCOM Standards Compliant POTH Client from Explore Scientific (either wired or wireless) to work with virtually any sky software that supports ASCOM.The iEXOS-100 utilizes a proven German equatorial mount design and Explore Scientific's revolutionary PMC-Eight precision motion control system to flawlessly navigate the night sky and track objects as they journey across it. This combination provides superior observing and imaging performance without a prohibitive price tag.GOTO systems play an important role in the world of amateur astronomy because they ensure users spend less time searching for particular objects and more time observing and imaging. The PMC-Eight with its versatile connections supported with free to download apps for Window, Android, and iOS, or through the free to download ASCOM POTH Client to connect to your favorite ASCOM Compliant Astronomical Software, can allow you to control the telescope from a few feet away or by communicating computer-to-computer with an Internet connection from virtually anywhere in the world.One of the standout features of the iEXOS-100 system is its

  • UPC: 811803030541
  • ASIN: B07P5VWKPW
  • Brand: Explore Scientific
  • Manufacturer: Explore Scientific

Celestron CGEM II GoTo EQ Mount with Tripod

Celestron CGEM II GoTo EQ Mount with Tripod

Celestron CGEM II Computerized German Equatorial Mount with Tripod

  • ASIN: B01MDKOMO6
  • Brand: Celestron
  • Manufacturer: Celestron