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Celestron PiggyBack Mount for NexStar 5/6/8 SE Telescopes

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Celestron PiggyBack Mount for NexStar 5/6/8 SE Telescopes
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4.5
 (5 Ratings)

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Piggyback mount

Description

The Celestron piggyback mount is a great acccessory for all observers interested in deep-sky astrophotography.  This mount allows you to attach your camera, with its lens, to the top of the telescope.  its unique design also allows you to fit your NexStar telescopes Star Pointer on top of the Piggyback so that you can accurately navigate your telescope and conduct astrophotography at the same time.


The Piggyback adapter mounts to the rear cell of the 5, 6, and 8 SE NexStar telescopes


Dimensions & Specifications

Brand

Celestron

Telescope Accessories Series

Celestron Photographic / Visual Accessories

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Celestron PiggyBack Mount for NexStar 5/6/8 SE Telescopes
 
4.6

(based on 5 reviews)

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Pros

  • Easy to use (5)
  • Strong construction (5)
  • Widely compatible adapter (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astrophotography (5)
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    5.0

    Great PiggyBack mount!

    By Benjamin

    from OMAHA,NE

    About Me Professional Guide

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Good Padding
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Astrophotography

      Comments about Celestron PiggyBack Mount for NexStar 5/6/8 SE Telescopes:

      Not only does it work for the NexStar mounts, I bought this for my C6-A and it fits perfectly. Very sturdy PiggyBack

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No
       
      5.0

      Good product

      By Benjamin

      from OMAHA,NE

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Good Padding
      • Strong Construction
      • Widely Compatible Adapter

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Astrophotography

        Comments about Celestron PiggyBack Mount for NexStar 5/6/8 SE Telescopes:

        This is great for mounting your camera onto your telescope.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No
         
        4.0

        Molded Plastic Works for Me

        By Brad K

        from Lake County Indiana

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Strong Construction
        • Widely Compatible Adapter

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy
          • Astrophotography

          Comments about Celestron PiggyBack Mount for NexStar 5/6/8 SE Telescopes:

          Fits the scope well and Holds the Camera or Camcorder in place

          Service and delivery comments:

          Arived in Good Shape

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No
           
          5.0

          Piggy Back Mount

          By stargazer

          from oregon

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Strong Construction
          • Widely Compatible Adapter

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Astrophotography

            Comments about Celestron PiggyBack Mount for NexStar 5/6/8 SE Telescopes:

            Simple and to the point

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No
             
            4.0

            Good quality mount

            By Kaysue

            from Newman Lake, WA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Strong Construction
            • Widely Compatible Adapter

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Astronomy
              • Astrophotography

              Comments about Celestron PiggyBack Mount for NexStar 5/6/8 SE Telescopes:

              Very good quality piggyback mount. It mounted on my Celestron 8 SE Nexstar easily and holds my Canon 40d nice and steady.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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