MOUNTS & TRIPODS

AZ-3 Alt-Azimuth Mount

This mount is an ideal mount for terrestrial use, and can also be used for basic astronomical viewing. There are two

flexible slow motion controls, for horizontal and vertical control. Sturdy for use with spotting scopes, binoculars and small telescopes.

(For spotting scopes and binoculars, see also Manfrotto and Acuter mounts.)

Tripod adaptor for AZ3

¼-20 Adaptor Plate to allow the attachment of equipment via a standard tripod bush.

AZ4-1 HEAVY-DUTY ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT & TRIPOD (With Aluminium Tripod Legs)

The much anticipated Sky-Watcher AZ4 Alt-Azimuth mount is set to be a hit with astronomers and terrestrial observers alike. The design features separate clutches on both the Altitude and Azimuth axes and a panning arm, which can be fixed in two separate positions. The movements are buttery-smooth and telescopes can be manipulated with effortless precision. Telescope OTA’s attach to the mount via a standard Sky-Watcher dovetail bar. Also supplied with this mount is an L-bracket which allows the easy attachment of a spotting scope or camera. Available in two versions: 1) With lightweight aluminium legs for optimum portability, and 2) With 1.75” stainless steel legs for maximum strength and stability. Maximum recommended payload: Sky-Watcher D150/F1200 Reflector (Explorer-150PL)

AZ4-2 HEAVY-DUTY ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT & TRIPOD (With 1.75” Stainless Steel Tripod Legs)

EQ-2 Equatorial Mount

eq3-2 equatorial mount & tripod (prod code 448)

The EQ-2 Equatorial Mount is suited to both beginners and experienced astronomers. It offers very good stability and the tall, fully adjustable aluminium tripod with large accessory tray is a real plus. This mount features 360 degree slow motion tracking gears on both the right ascension and declination axes with flexible controls. Dual metal setting circles allow location of objects by their R.A. and DEC, co-ordinates. A separate latitude adjustment aids in polar alignment. An optional D.C. motor drive can be installed to the R.A. axis for auto-tracking purposes.

EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount

EQ-3 Deluxe Equatorial Mount

The superb high-end EQ3-2 mount receives high marks from experienced observers. This sturdy mount offers precision and stability along with a host of other features for the serious astronomer. The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable aluminium tripod with accessory tray. A bubble level allows for quick and accurate levelling. Slow motion control knobs allow for continuous manual tracking of celestial objects. The precision mount features full 360 degree worm-gear tracking controls on both R.A. and DEC. axes. Dual metal setting circle dials allow quick location of target using celestial co-ordinates. An optional polarscope is available for aiding in polar alignment. Optional single axis and dual axis D.C. motor drives can be installed for auto tracking purposes

Shown with optional Drives (362 and 406)

EQ-5 Equatorial Mount

The sturdy EQ-5 provides excellent precision and stability and a host of other useful features for the serious astronomer. The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable aluminium tripod with acessory tray. Supplied complete with a bubble level, latitude adjuster with micrometer scale and an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster. It also features engraved aluminium setting circles and manual slow motion tracking controls. An optional polarscope is available for aiding in polar alignment.

Optional single-axis and dual-axis D.C. motor drives can be installed for auto-tracking purposes.

Supa-Trak Auto

supatrak motorised alt-azimuth mount & tripod

Will accept Telescopes with Skywatcher/Vixen type dovetail bar.

Maximum recommended OTA: D102/F500 Refractor (Startravel-102), D130/F650 Reflector (Explorer-130P), D127/F1500 Maksutov (Skymax-127)

ACUTER 'MERLIN' MULTI-FUNCTION MOUNT & TRIPOD

The 'Merlin' D.C. fully-automated, Servo-Motor powered mounting is quite unique, in that nothing like this has been offered in the marketplace previously. It is highly versatile, and can be used to mount a wide variety of imaging devices, from Spotting Scopes & Astronomical Telescopes to Camcorders & Cameras. The mount can also be used for Astrophotography and Security/Surveillance applications. Check out the amazing features this mount offers and the benefits it can provide, as a solution for all your imaging applications!!

Features

Ideal mount for both Terrestrial & Astronomical Imaging

Single-Arm Alt-Azimuth Mount

Powerful DC operated Servo Motor

IR Encoder with Optical Wheel

Multi-Function Hand Control to Command the Motor

Slow (32x), Medium (64x) or High-Speed (800x) Alt-Azimuth Slewing, for Terrestrial & Astronomical Imaging

Ability to Store Multi-Terrestrial Positions to GO-TO

Clear Latitude Scale

Standard 1/4-20 Tripod connector

'Cruise & Shoot' Auto-Imaging* Feature for Terrestrial Positions
(*Controls Software of the Acuter 'Explorer' Digital Spotting Scope & Canon EOS Cameras via the AUX socket)

Multi-Speed (1x, 4x & 8x Sidereal Rate) Automatic Astronomical Tracking

North & Level Start Position for Astro Auto-Tracking Feature

Recommended for Spotting Scopes/Short-Tube Telescopes 70mm-102mm in Objective Lens Diameter (Max Tube Length 400mm for Optimum Results)

Maximum Payload up to 4kg in Weight

Lightweight & Portable. Simple and Easy to Use

3-Section Aluminium Tripod, with 25cm Geared Centre-Column

Maximum Overall Extended Height to Tripod Bush Platform: 156cm

SYNSCAN™ AZ GOTO COMPUTERISED ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT & STEEL TRIPOD

The Sky-Watcher SynScan™ Alt-Azimuth Go-To Mount is a precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as Planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies and much more. The SynScan™ AZ hand control allows you point your telescope at a specific object, or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button!! The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900+ objects. Even an inexperienced astronome r can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. Telescope OTA’s attach via a standard Sky-Watcher/Vixen dovetail bar fitting. Lightweight and portable.

Maximum recommended OTA examples: D102/F500 Refractor (Startravel-102), D130/F650 Reflector (Explorer-130P), D127/F1500 Maksutov (Skymax-127)

Main Features:

SynScan™ Database: Total 42,900+ Objects, including Complete M, NGC, IC & SAO Catalogues
Alignment Method: Two-star or Brightest star alignment
Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE) feature
Unknown Object Indentification feature
Pointing Accuracy up to 10 arc min
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 2.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x
Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
Quiet Operation
Motor Type & Resolution: DC Servo Motors. Resolution 0.8923 arc sec or 1,452,425 steps/rev
PC Compatible: can be used with popular Planetarium Software.
SynScan Handset Firmware upgradeable via the Internet
Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied). Sky-Watcher 7Ah or 17Ah Power Tank Recommended.

EQ3 SynScan PRO

The Skywatcher EQ3-PRO SynScan uses the same GoTo system found in the HEQ5 and EQ6 Pro mounts which allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button.

Features
Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.

ST-4 Auto Guiding interface.

Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven.

Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X).

Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.

Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues.

Periodic Error Correction.

PC compatibility.

Upgradeable hand control via internet download.

EQ5 SynScan PRO

EQ5 SYNSCAN
“The first impressions of the assembly were of reassuring stability…The 3-star alignment is a great feature of the Go-To facility. Every time we set up, it accurately place the item we wanted in the field of view of our 25mm eyepiece. The more it was used, the easier is was to go straight to an object or star…The alignment process could not be simpler…In all, the alignment process works so well that you can be on a selected object and tracking it accurately within minutes…Overall the EQ5 SynScan gave a new lease of life to our smaller scope. It is easy to carry and it allowed us to give friends and neighbours a quick tour of the delights of the night skies.”
BBC SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE

Hardware Features:

SynScan TM V.3 Firmware Updateable Hand Control

New features include ongoing firmware updateability via the internet

Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE), and capability to store star alignment data.

Can accept new GPS mouse attachment.

High precision stepper motors

Motor Controller: Microstep driving with auto-power saving feature

Resolution: 0.288 arc second

Slew Rate: 0.5x, 1x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x

Tracking Rate: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar

Tracking Mode: R.A. tracking

ST-4 type Autoguider Interface: Support 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x 1x guiding rate

Maximum Payload Capacity: Approx 9kg

Power requirement: 11 to 15 V DC 2 Amp (Tip positive) (Power supply not included)

HEQ5 Standard

Super Heavy-Duty MOTORISED Equatorial Mount (Go-To Upgradeable) This heavy-duty mount, with its payload capacity of up to 18Kg, is simply a scaled down version of the EQ6. It is specially designed for observers who need similar steadiness of the EQ6 mount, but find the EQ6 too physically demanding. Like the EQ6 mount, this high precision equatorial mount features engraved aluminium setting circles and a latitude scale, built-in polar scope holder and polarscope, large R.A. and DEC. locking clamps, built-in dual axis motor drives with multi-speed hand controller, and retractable counterweight shaft and counterweight. The field tripod is remarkably stable with adjustable height, incorporating 1.75" diameter stainless steel tripod legs. Can be easily upgraded to a fully computerised Go-To mount with the HEQ5 SynScan™ PRO GOTO Upgrade Kit (Product code 887) available separately.

HEQ5 PRO SynScan GO-TO Mount

SynScan GoTo Equatorial Mount & Tripod

Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.
Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven.
Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X).
Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography.
Power Supply Required - not supplied
Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.
Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues.
Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.

EQ6 PRO SynScan GO-TO Mount

Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.
Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven.
Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X).
Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography.
Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.
Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues.
Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.

SynScan V.3 Firmware Updateable Handset

For V.2 owners wanting to upgrade, the V3 SynScan hand control includes new features such as: Firmware-updateability via the internet, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE), and capability to store star alignment data. Also can accept new GPS mouse attachment.

GPS MOUSE

A plug-in accessory for the V.3 handset (requires V3.1 Firmware) that uses global positioning satellite technology to automatically locate and input the users position (longitude & latitude) to the handset. Supplied with USB connector

Single-Axis Motor Drive for EQ-1

Single Axis D.C. Motor drive for EQ-1 equatorial mount can be fitted to any Skywatcher telescopes supplied with the EQ-1 equatorial mount. Variable-speed quartz controlled electronic motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery powered.

Single Axis D.C. Motor drive for EQ-2

Single Axis D.C. Motor drive for EQ-2 equatorial mount can be fitted to any of our telescopes supplied with the

EQ-2 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed quartz controlled electronic motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery powered

Single-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ3-2 Equatorial Mount

Can be fitted to any Skywatcher telescope supplied with the EQ3-2 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed quartz-controlled electronic motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery powered.

Dual-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ3-2 Equatorial Mount

Can be fitted to any Skywatcher telescopes supplied with the EQ3-2 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed quartz-controlled electronic motor tracking of the R.A. and DEC. axes. Battery powered.

Single-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ-5 Equatorial Mount

Can be fitted to any Skywatcher telescope supplied with the EQ-5 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed quartz

-controlled electronic motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery powered.

Dual-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ-5 Equatorial Mount

Can be fitted to any Skywatcher telescope supplied with the EQ-5 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed quartz-controlled electronic motor tracking of the R.A. and DEC. axes. Battery powered.

For EQ3-2 mount

SynScan PRO GOTO Upgrade Kit available for upgrading standard EQ mounts The upgrade kit includes: 2 X Stepper Motors, Control Panel/Motor Board, Hand Control Cable, Hand Control, Cable Clamp, Hand Control Holder. Power Supply Required - not supplied.

For EQ5 mount

For HEQ5 Mount

Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank

Multi-purpose Rechargeable Power Supply ideal for use with Sky-Watcher SynScan and SupaTrak mountings
Built-in 12V 7 Ah Sealed Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery with Diagostic LED Display, Protective Fuse.
Built-in Multi-angle 500,000 cp Halogen Spotlight
2 x DC 12V output car jack
DC 3, 6, 9V output jack
Booster Terminal on real side
Built-in flashlight with ON/OFF/FLASH function
Built-in Circuit Breaker for safety operation
DC cord with car plug is included
Light diffuser for flashlight is included
Mains charger, with UK & Euro adaptor plugs

Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank

Pillar Mount Support for HEQ5

(Including PRO models)
Provides a stable platform for all the standard HEQ5, mountings including PRO versions. Complete with wheels, which can be disengaged when mount is in use. Designed for use on a reasonably hard, level surface close to where the telescope is normally stored. Colour: Black.Please note the picture features the HEQ5 pillar support
(n.b. Equatorial head not included)

Stainless Steel Tripod (2” Diameter Legs)

(As Supplied with the EQ6 Mount)

Pillar Mount Support for EQ6

(Including PRO models)
Provides a stable platform for all the standard EQ6 mountings including PRO versions. Complete with wheels, which can be disengaged when mount is in use. Designed for use on a reasonably hard, level surface close to where the telescope is normally stored. Colour: Black

90mm Tube Mounting Rings

These quality cast aluminium rings are custom-made for use with either the AZ3, EQ1, EQ2, EQ3-2, EQ4, EQ5, HEQ5 and EQ6 (incl. PRO) mounts/mounting plates.
Rings are internal diameters.

102mm Tube Mounting Rings

120mm Tube Mounting Rings

150mm Tube Mounting Rings

182mm Tube Mounting Rings

236mm Tube Mounting Rings

Tube Mounting Rings for Explorer 250PX

Slow Motion Cable Set for EQ3-2

Slow Motion Cable Set for EQ2/5/AZ3

HM5 Polar Alignment Scope for EQ3-2 Equatorial Mount

The HM5 Polar axis finder scope is a very useful accessory for EQ3-2 and EQ-5 Sky-Watcher equatorial mounts. It speeds up and refines the polar alignment procedure so the observer can spend more valuable time observing, rather than setting up. The new HM5 Polarscope is usable in both Northern and Southern Hemispheres