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Robtics | MountsA telescope is only as good as its tripod and mounting. A telescope is used to view and magnify objects in the sky. Unfortunately it also magnifies vibrations. A telescope mount has two primary functions:

  1. Support the telescope firmly so that objects can be viewed and photographed without vibrations
  2. Provide a system for smooth controlled movement to point and guide the instrument

There are two major types of mounts for astronomical telescopes: Alt-azimuth (AZ) and Equatorial (EQ).

Alt-azimuth (sometimes called alt-az) is the simplest type of mount with two motions, altitude (vertical) and azimuth (horizontal): thus the name Alt-azimuth. Good Alt-azimuth mounts have slow-motion knobs for making precise adjustments, aiding smooth tracking across the sky. These type mounts are generally good for terrestrial observing and for scanning the sky at lower power but not for deep sky photography. Some Alt-azimuth mounts are now computer driven and allow a telescope to track the sky more accurately. This is generally good for visual use but can lose tracking on longer exposure astrophotography.

Equatorial mounts are superior to non-computerized Alt-azimuth mounts for astronomical observing over long periods of time and absolutely necessary for astrophotography. As the earth rotates around its axis, the stationary stars appear to move across the sky. If you are observing them using an Alt-azimuth mount, they will quickly float out of view in both axes. A telescope on a properly aligned equatorial mount can be aimed at a celestial object and easily guided either by either manual slow-motion controls or by an electric motor.

Both Alt-azimuth and Equatorial mounts can be with a GOTO-system. The mount has been motorized and a database with celestial objects can locate any object with a push of a button.

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Alt Azimuth (AZ)
Alt Azimuth (AZ)
Equatorial (EQ)
Equatorial (EQ)
Star Tracker
Star Tracker
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Star Tracker

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Head - Astro-Imaging Mount With Wifi & Autoguider...

SW_20326
€629.00
The exciting new Star Adventurer GTi features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment, interfaces for USB, autoguider, optional SynScan hand controller, and SNAP shutter control for your DSLR (programmable via Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android). The Star Adventurer GTi also includes a dual-position counterweight for...
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Equatorial (EQ)

Sky-Watcher Wave 150i StrainWave Mount - Computerized Wifi-Bluetooth Go-To EQ/Alt-AZ...

SW_20983
€2,395.00
Strain Wave Technology Mount Compact and light weight Mount weight: 5.8kg Payload Capacity (without Counterweight): 15kg Payload Capacity (with Counterweight: 25kg EQ and AZ tracking modes RA and DEC home positions Dual-Fit Saddles Cable Management 0–90º latitude range Wi-Fi & Bluetooth RA power-off braking Red backlit latitude display and bubble...
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  • -€396.00
Equatorial (EQ)

iOptron HEM44 with iPolar - Hybrid Equatorial Mount with Harmonic Drive

IOP_H442A
€3,099.00 €3,495.00
iOptron's revolutionary hybrid harmonic drive mount features a mount head weighing in at 6.2kg with a payload capability 20kg, without needing a cumbersome counterweight or shaft! Hybrid Equatorial Mount with Harmonic Drive Light weight High payload capacity Cable management system Dual Vixen and Losmandy saddle Built in iPolar ST4 autoguiding port WiFi...
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  • -€150.00
Equatorial (EQ)

iOptron GEM28 mount with iPolar in Hard Case, LiteRoc Tripod

IOP_G282A3
€1,695.00 €1,845.00
German equatorial design, latitude range of 10° ~ 70° Ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography Low periodic error (< ± 10 arc seconds) Payload of 12.7 kg (28 lbs) with the mount-only weight of 4.5 kg (10 lbs) CNC machined and cast metal body Spring loaded gear system Large easy to use quick-lock gear clutches Stepper motor with low power...
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Equatorial (EQ)

Sky-Watcher Wave 100i Strainwave Mount & Carbon Fiber Tripod - Mount Head & Wave CF Tripod

SW_20982-20984
€2,215.00
Strain Wave Technology Mount Supplied with WAVE Carbon Fiber Tripod Compact and light weight Mount weight: 4.3kg Payload Capacity (without Counterweight): 10kg Payload Capacity (with Counterweight: 15kg EQ and AZ tracking modes RA and DEC home positions Dual-Fit Saddles 0–90º latitude range Wi-Fi & Bluetooth RA power-off braking Red backlit latitude...
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  • -€120.00
Equatorial (EQ)

iOptron HEM15 Hybrid Strain Wave Gear Mount w/ iPolar and Case

IOP_H152A
€1,595.00 €1,715.00
Advanced strain wave gear technology No counter weight necessary! Payload capacity: 18 lbs (8.2 kg) & mount weight: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) CNC machined Unique friction brake Go2Nova hand controller with 212,000 object database iPolar electronic polar scope No moving, no wrapping cable system Vixen dovetail saddle Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port Built-in...
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Equatorial (EQ)

iOptron HAE69EC Dual Altazimuth/Equatorial Strain Wave Gear Drive Mount with Encoder...

IOP_HE694A
€5,995.00
iOptron Strain Wave Gear Mount with 31kg payload with the mount weight of 8.6kg CNC machined all metal body high precision RA axis encoder Cable pass-through ready for customer cable management Dual saddle (vixen and losmandy styles) Built in zero position search and locator Go2Nova hand controller with ~212,000 object database Real time periodic error...
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Alt Azimuth (AZ)

Sky-Watcher Fusion-120I Synscan Computerised Wifi-Bluetooth Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount &...

SW_20330
€999.00
Alt-Azimuth, Half-Fork Single-Arm  12kg Payload Capacity Controllable by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or supplied SynScan Handset Up to 10 hours Tracking Operation Time using Internal Battery 45mm/75mm Dual-Fit Dovetail Saddle Locking clutches on both Altitude and Azimuth Axes Stepper Motors transmission with Worm Wheel and Worm Gear Mechanism Convenient carrying...
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Star Tracker

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount & Tripod - Astro-Imaging Mount With Wifi &...

SW_20327
€729.00
The exciting new Star Adventurer GTi features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment, interfaces for USB, autoguider, optional SynScan hand controller, and SNAP shutter control for your DSLR (programmable via Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android). The Star Adventurer GTi also includes a dual-position counterweight for...
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Equatorial (EQ)

Sky-Watcher Wave 150i Strainwave Mount & Carbon Fiber Tripod - Mount Head & Wave CF Tripod

SW_20983-20984
€2,749.00
Strain Wave Technology Mount Supplied with WAVE Carbon Fiber Tripod Compact and light weight Mount weight: 5.8kg Payload Capacity (without Counterweight): 15kg Payload Capacity (with Counterweight: 25kg EQ and AZ tracking modes RA and DEC home positions Dual-Fit Saddles Cable Management 0–90º latitude range Wi-Fi & Bluetooth RA power-off braking Red...
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