Mounts & Tripods

This versatile mount combines low weight with high payload. Since no counterweights are required, it is particularly well suited for mobile use.

• Advanced harmonic drive technology
• Payload capacity of 13.5 kg with the mount weight of 3.7 kg
• CNC machined and cast metal body
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
• 360 second gear period
• Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
• Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts
• Dual saddle (Vixen and Losmandy-D style)
• Built in zero position search
• Power down position and location memory
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Carrying case

Tripod not included

The Goto mount 8903 from iOptron offers high accuracy and, due to the new fully automated aligning system "Level and Go", unrivaled operating comfort.

• Ultra-compact travelling mount - highly portable
• Holds telescopes up to 15 kg like refractors up to 150 mm aperture or Schmidt-Cassegrains up to 280 mm aperture
• Quite stepper motors for precise adjustment and object locating
• Worms and worm wheels made of metal for high accuracy and stiffness
• New "Level and Go" alignment system - the mount automatically slews to a bright calibration object - confirm and get started!
• Free rotating even of longer telescopes is no problem
• Complete scope of delivery with height-adjustable tripod and powerful Go2Nova GoTo control
• The mount´s quick release accepts Vixen / EQ5 and Losmandy level prism rails

• Payload Capacity: 25kg (EQ and AZ modes)
• Go-To Capability: EQ and AZ modes
• Synscan Handset Database: over 42,900 celestial objects
• PEC control in EQ mode
• Autoguider Port : Yes
• DSLR Electronic Shutter Release Port : Yes
• Motor Type: DC12V stepper motors
• Patented Dual-Encoder design allows manual movement without losing positional information
  Polar alignment: via software control or supplied polar scope
• Alignment methods: 1, 2 or 3 star alignment (EQ) / brightest star or 2 star alignment (AZ)
  Telescope Connection: 2 x dual-fit saddle plates supplied accepting 45mm & 75mm dovetail bars

This compact GoTo mount has an incredible 2.8 payload to mount weight ratio, despite being fully fledged.

• German GoTo mount
• 45 lbs (20 kg) payload, 15.8 lbs (7.2 kg) weight, portable!
• Stepper motor drive with micro steps and PPEC
• up to 4.5 °/sec slew speed
• up to 20° past meridian until stop
• 212000+ objects database
• ASCOM and autoguider ports
• comes with GPS module
• universal 12 V power rating
• Vixen/Losmandy style saddle plate
• electronic pole finder iPolar

Key Features:

• Versatile Mounting: Its unique design can simultaneously accommodate up to three telescopes—two side-mounted and one top-mounted—offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Eyepiece Comfort Balancing: An innovative back-balancing system ensures consistent and comfortable eyepiece height for seamless, extended viewing sessions.
• Smooth Manual Operation: Adjustable slide clutches and a two-axis balancing system provide precise, effortless control, even at high magnifications.
• No Hassles, Pure Enjoyment: Designed for simplicity, the Panther Lite eliminates the need for screens, cables, or power, allowing for pure, uninterrupted stargazing.
• Built-In Encoders (optional): Track celestial objects in real-time via smartphone integration for enhanced observing.
• Lightweight Design: Weighing only 7 kg (15.4 lbs), the Panther Lite is perfect for astronomers who need a travel-friendly solution without sacrificing performance.
• High Capacity: Despite its lightweight build, it can support up to 40 kg (88 lbs) when mounting two telescopes, one on each side. This makes it ideal for larger setups, including binoscopes and refractors.

• Easy handling due to push-to-operate
  
• Friction clutches mean no need to loosen or clamp the drives
• Rigid and smooth-running construction with high-quality ball and tapered roller bearings
• With standard M12/M10 or 3/8" threaded hole for mounting on tripods
• With Renishaw encoders on both axes. The cables move with the mount and do not get tangled or twisted as it moves.
• With Nexus II digital pitch circles.

Tube Stand for Fornax EQ152 mount

• Stable steel Tube Stand with tripod, 1.8 metre height (for refractors, SC .... telescopes)
• Tube Stand with tripod mount
• Adapter Plate for Fornax152 Mount
  

This solid mount carries up to 15 to 20 kg on each side and can be moved by simple push-to operation or with fine adjustment gears.

• Easy handling thanks to push-to operation and fine adjustment gears
• No need to loosen and clamp the drives thanks to friction clutches
• The flexible shafts for fine adjustment remain aligned with the observer at all times
• Rigid and smooth-running design with high-quality ball and tapered roller bearings
• With standard M12 threaded hole for mounting on tripods

High-precision Vixen SX2WL EQ GoTo mount with Wifi module for control via smartphone or tablet - Made in Japan.

• SX2WL equatorial GoTo mount with Wifi module
• Easy to control via smartphone or tablet
• Convenient GoTo slewing by tapping the display
• Photographic load capacity of up to 12 kg possible
• Only 7.0 kg, lightweight and therefore very portable
• Large worm gears with 180 teeth each and 72 mm worms
• Free STAR BOOK Wireless app with star chart application
• Object database with Messier objects, NGC objects, IC objects, sun, moon, planets, comets
• Database with up to 259,000 celestial objects depending on map settings

Tube Stand for Fornax EQ52 mount

• Stable steel Tube Stand with tripod, 0.8 metre height (for Newtonian telescopes)
• Tube Stand with tripod mount
• Adapter Plate for Fornax52 Mount
  

Rowan AZ75 Alt-Az Mount with Renishaw Encoder. This solid mount supports up to 15Kg on each side.

• No need for locking and unlocking the drives due to fricion clutches
• Free movement in all directions
• Rigid and smooth design with high quality ball and taper bearings
• Has standard M10, M12 or 3/8" tapped hole to attach to tripods
• With encoders on both axes

• Working Mode: Equatorial or Alt-Azimuth
• Supplied with Dual-Fit 45mm/75mm Saddle & Secondary 45mm/75mm Saddle.
• Mount weight: 4.3kg
• Payload Capacity (without Counterweight): 10kg
• Payload Capacity (with Counterweight: 15kg
• Counterweight Kit, Extension Tube and Tripod Available Separately
• Transmission Mode: Belt-Driven Stepper Motor with Harmonic Reducer
• Precision CNC Machined Body

The Goto mount 8903 from iOptron offers high accuracy and, due to the new fully automated aligning system "Level and Go", unrivaled operating comfort.

• Ultra-compact travelling mount - highly portable
• Holds telescopes up to 15 kg like refractors up to 150 mm aperture or Schmidt-Cassegrains up to 280 mm aperture
• Quite stepper motors for precise adjustment and object locating
• Worms and worm wheels made of metal for high accuracy and stiffness
• New "Level and Go" alignment system - the mount automatically slews to a bright calibration object - confirm and get started!
• Free rotating even of longer telescopes is no problem
• Powerful Go2Nova GoTo control
• The mount´s quick release accepts Vixen / EQ5 and Losmandy level prism rails

Tube Stand for Fornax EQ105 mount

• Stable steel Tube Stand with tripod, 1.8 metre height (for  refractors, SC ... telescopes)
• Tube Stand with tripod mount
• Adapter Plate for Fornax105 Mount
  

Tube Stand for Fornax EQ105 mount

• Stable steel Tube Stand with tripod, 0.8 metre height (for Newtonian telescopes)
• Tube Stand with tripod mount
• Adapter Plate for Fornax 105 Mounts
  

It combines the strength and stableness of a pier with the levelling flexibility of a tripod.

• Extremely stable - carries loads of more than 350 lbs (160 kg)
• 1/4 inch thick aluminum alloy pier, anodized
• CNC machined legs with adjustable feet
• Height adjustable
• Top plate exchangeable

The transportable GoTo mount # G281B1 weighs only 4.5 kg, but can carry telescopes up to 12.7 kg, it is suitable for astrophotography and observation.

• Proven design as German Equatorial Mount (GEM) for familiar operation without changeover
• High payload and minimum mount weight
• 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)
• 10º 70° latitude operation
• Stepper motor with low power consumption
• Integrated optical polar scope AccuAlign
• Polar alignment routine for those who can?t see the Pole Star
• Go2Nova® 8409 controller with GOTONOVA® GOTO technology and hand controller with large LC display
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Deluxe LiteRoc tripod with 1.75" Stainless steel legs (7.5 kg)

Tube Stand for Fornax EQ52 mount

• Stable steel Tube Stand with tripod, 1.8 metre height (for  refractors, SC ... telescopes)
• Tube Stand with tripod mount
• Adapter Plate for Fornax52 Mount
  

Tube Stand for Fornax EQ52 mount

• Stable steel Tube Stand with tripod, 0.8 metre height (for Newtonian telescopes)
• Tube Stand with tripod mount
• Adapter Plate for Fornax52 Mount
  

• Extra heavy duty pier tripod of steel construction
• Compatible with CQ350, EQ8, EQ8-R & EQ8-Rh PRO mounts
• Height adjustable from 750mm-1000mm
• Weight 29.5kg Approx.

• Weight of the mount 4.1kg
• Weight of mount with 2 x V-mounting plates 4.4kg
• The mounting base can be supplied with M12, M10 or 3/8" threaded holes for mounting on tripods.
• AZ75 is compatible with AZ100 mounting plates.