Mounts and Tripods

• All new design "balanced" equatorial mount
• Specialized for astrophotography
• Payload of 27 lbs.
• Spring loaded gear system with customer adjustable loading force
• Available with or without iOptron AccuAligning calibrated polar scope

A simple tripod for lightweight spotting scopes and binoculars

• 3-way head elevation, and pan and tilt
• 23.5- to 62-in. working height
• Quick-release mounting
• Weight rating of 6.5 lbs.
• Black carrying case included

• Same mount supplied with NexStar 6 and 8 SE telescopes
• Alt Azimuth mount with computerized controls
• Contains NexStar technology and database for tracking
• Hand control is Flash upgradeable with SkyAlign alignment
• Steel, fully adjustable tripod

• German equatorial telescope mount
• Includes RA and DEC slow motion controls
• Adjustable height tripod
• Includes 7- and 4-lb. counterweights

• Alt-Az Tripod
• Standard 1/4-20 threaded mount
• 24" to 41" height
• Perfect for spotting scopes and binoculars

• EQ Telescope mount with built in GPS
• Payload of 31 lbs.
• Advanced SmartStar GoTo Technology
• Calibrated polar scope with dark-field illumination
• Heavy-Duty stainless steel tripod

• Available with or without a tripod
• Attaches to any standard camera tripod
• Can accept digital cameras weighing up to 7 lbs.
• Allows for tracking of the night sky for long exposure photos
• Operates on 2 AA batteries

• Enhanced encoders and firmware
• 120,000 object database
• USB Port for easy connection with ASCOM
• 30 lbs. of Payload
• Extremely Portable

• Ultra sturdy 2" steel tripod legs
• Proven NexStar computer control technology
• Flash upgradeable hand controller
• New "All-Star" polar alignment method
• Permenent programmable periodic error correction (PEC)

Another breakthrough from iOptron

• All new MiniTower PRO mount
• Larger tripod
• More weight capacity
• GPS enabled
• GoTo enabled

• A lightweight single fork arm mount
• Perfect for Coronado solar telescopes
• Provides tracking and go-to performance
• Can also be used with astronomical telescopes

• Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount
• Perfect for medium to lightweight telescopes
• Payload capacity of 15 lbs.
• Uses Vixen style dovetail bracket
• Portable Grab and Go design

• Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction
• New motors offer improved tracking performance
• Viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference
• Improved latitude range - can be used between 7-77 degrees latitude
• NexStar hand control featuring All-Star Polar alignment

• Portable, compact and sturdy EQ Mount
• Payload of 11 lbs. (excluding counterweight)
• Mount weight of 6.2 lbs.
• Go2Nova controller with over 59,000 object database
• Stainless Steel Tripod and 2 lb. Counterweight included

• Utilize your still camera to create time lapse panning videos
• Dual encoder technology on each axis
• Electronic shutter release to automatically trigger camera
• Hand control with database of over 42,000 objects
• Adjustable steel tripod with 1.25" legs

• Maximum payloads of 90 lbs.
• All new software assited polar alignment
• Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Tripod
• 40,000 object database with 400 user-definable objects
• Flash upgradeable hand control software

• Special model of CGE PRO that is sold without tripod
• Great for permanent mounting on custom pier
• Maximum payloads of 90lbs.
• 40,000 object database with 400 user-definable objects
• Flash upgradeable hand control software
• Includes one 22lb counterweight

• Designed to mount 1 or 2 telescopes at a time
• Works with telescopes that use Vixen-style dovetail brackets
• Heavy duty with adjustable height and dual-mount head
• Counterbalance not needed when mounting one telescope
• Weight capacity of 50 lbs.

• Holds maximum capacity of 50 lbs.
• Larger ultra sturdy 2.75" steel tripod
• 40,000 object database
• All-Star Polar Alignment routine
• GPS Compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory

• Great for taking wide-field images
• Single axis drive corrector
• Aluminum tripod and carry bag
• 6x20 Illuminated Polar Axis Scope
• Weighs a little over 13 pounds

• Vertical/Horizontal Motion
• 120 Tooth wheel gears
• Whole circle movement
• Dovetail Plate attachment system
• Maximum Load Weight - 20 lbs
• Weight - 15 lbs
• Tripod is aluminum 2 section
• Adjustable from 35.4 to 51.2 inches
• Five Year Warranty

• PRO Version with metal gears, guiding port and polar scope
• Fully computerized GoTo Equatorial mount
• Database of 59,000 objects
• Go2Nova Hand Controller with large LCD Screen
• Accepts Vixen-style dovetail connection

• The ideal mount for easy transportation
• Features SmartStar computerized control system
• 32-channel internal GPS with easy alignment procedure
• Standard dovetail is compatible with many OTAs

• MACC Multi Angle Central Column system
• Carbon Fiber
• Central column moves from 0 to 180 degrees
• Legs adjust to 25, 50 and 80 degree angles
• Maximum loading capacity of 18 lbs.

• BRAND NEW FROM MEADE - ALL NEW LX850 SERIES
• REDESIGNED AND READY FOR 2013
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