Mounts & Tripods

The tripod is designed for Skywatcher EQ6, H-EQ5 or EQ5, Celestron CGEM or iOptron mounts and can be loaded up to 100 kg.

• Working height 950 mm
• High quality 6061T aluminum and stainless steel
• Weight only 8 kg
• Flexible like a tripod, but stable like a pier
• Ideal for astrophotography because telescopes do not hit the tripod legs, photography well past meridian is possible.
• The legs can be folded for transportation
• There is a leveling device with a counter screw on each leg
• High-quality transport bag is included in scope of delivery
• Adapters for mounts are optionally available

The iOptron SkyTracker Pro makes astrophotography easy and allows taking impressive images of the night sky. Aligning to the celestial pole is especially easy thanks to the iPolar system.

• Configure the SkyTracking according to your needs. Order suitable accessories via the options list -see below.
• The SkyTracker Pro can be loaded with equipment up to 3 kg with optional counterweight
• A polar wedge with fine adjustment and the electronic polar scope iPolar for precise polar alignment are already included in the scope of delivery
• The SkyTracker has an internal rechargable battery (up to 24 hours operation). You don´t have to worry about the power supply.
• The SkyTracker fits directly to photo tripods and astronomical tripods. Tripod recommendations can be found in the accessories section.
• The camera is connected by using a ball head, we recommend the TS-BH-51AT (see accessories section)
• The camera is connected via a ball head - see options
• Particularly easy operation guarantees a lot of fun with astrophotography from the outset, at a setup-time of only a few minutes
• Sidereal tracking, 1/2 speed for foreground highlights, solar and lunar speed for northern and southern hemisphere
• Practical carrying bag for storing and transport is included

The weatherproof pillar tripod is not only stable, but often also allows the telescope to be swivelled through where a tripod would already be at a standstill.

• Steel pillar - weatherproof
• Three outriggers with levelling screws - this allows you to set the device exactly level (levelling)
• The stabilisers can be easily removed from the column for easier transport
  Height 1200 mm
• Outer diameter 100 mm / wall thickness 5 mm
• Suitable mounting adapters are optionally available (see accessories)

• Extra heavy duty field tripod of stainless steel construction
• 2.75" leg diameter
• Compatible with CQ350 mount
• Height adjustable from 775mm-1080mm
• Weight 15.7kg Approx.

• Point and see. No alignment required.
• Next to zero setup time.
• Smooth and easy to use.
• No power required.
• Compatible with most common tripods.
• High capacity with excellent machining and fitting.
• Stable astronomy or terrestrial observing with large or small scopes.
• Compatible with Altair TMS dovetail clamps (very high end), or others with standard M8 / 35mm hole pattern.
• Mount head weight of 3.2kg, dimensions are on the product images.

Computer-controlled equatorial WLAN GoTo mount for all latitudes

• The EQ-AL55i is fully controlled via a smart device using the built-in WLAN module using the freeware "SynScan Pro App" for iOS and Androidcontrolled.
• Application at all latitudes from 0-90 degrees

The iOptron SkyGuider PRO allows you to take long exposures with your DSLR or CCD camera to capture stunning images of the night sky. Aligning to the celestial pole is especially easy thanks to the iPolar system.

• All metal mechanical structure
• Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8? or 1/4? threads
• Payload 11 lbs (5 kg) (balanced, with DEC mounting bracket, exclude CW)
• Detachable alt-az base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
• The iPolar electronic polar finder for precise polar alignment is in included in the scope of delivery.
• 4 tracking speeds (1X, 1/2X, solar and lunar)
• Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 20 hours of operation
• Built-in ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in shutter triggering port
• Vixen dovetail saddle

• Mount Type: Alt-Azimuth, Half-Fork Single-Arm
• An Equatorial Wedge will be available to purchase separately to use the mount in EQ Mode.
• Payload Capacity: 12kg
• Controllable by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or supplied SynScan Handset
• Connection Sockets: USB-B, Autoguider, SynScan Handset & Power Jack Input
• SynScan AZ Computerised Handset with 42,900+ Object Handset Database containing full Messier, NGC and IC catalogues
• Controller: Free SynScan or SynScan PRO Apps for iOS and Android mobile device or Synscan Handset (included)
• SynScan App Database: Total 10,000+ Objects. Deep Sky Objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell Catalogues, Named DSOs, Named Stars: 305, Double Stars: 55, Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun , Moon. (Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software).
• SynScan App Alignment Method: 1-star Alignment, 3-star Alignment, Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment
• SynScan App's Other Features:  Tonight's Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, Identification of Celestial Objects, Remote control over Internet, User defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)
• Powered by either Internal Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery 9.6v 45Ah or 12-15 volt DC 3A External Power Supply (not supplied)
• Up to 10 hours Tracking Operation Time using Internal Battery
• 45mm/75mm Dual-Fit Dovetail Saddle
• Locking clutches on both Altitude and Azimuth Axes
• Transmission: Stepper Motors with Worm Wheel and Worm Gear Mechanism. Number of Teeth 180 (both axes)
• Convenient carrying handle point on mount
• Complete with Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
• Mount Head Dimensions: 335x214x467mm
• Overall Product Weight: 8kg