Mounts & Tripods

COMPUTERISED GO-TO WI-FI/BLUETOOTH ASTRONOMY MOUNT & TRIPOD WITH TIME-LAPSE PHOTOGRAPHY KIT

The exciting and innovative Acuter Traverse lifestyle mount outfit is both a highly portable computerised Go-To Alt-Azimuth mount for astronomy as well as being a mount capable of fully fledged Time-Lapse photography using your smartphone.

Professional Wifi GOTO mount with belt drive and 17 kg photographic load capacity for demanding photographers and observers who value quality and accuracy.

• Innovative belt drive system for very high tracking accuracy
• Easy control via smartphone or tablet without cable clutter
• Comfortable GoTo slewing by tapping on the smartphone display
• Photographic load capacity of the mount up to 17 kg without counterweights
• Weighs only 13.3 kg, making it still very portable
• Free STAR BOOK Wireless app with star chart program
• 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
• Dimensions: 386 x 419 x 128 mm / Weight: 13.3 kg
• Professional quality and workmanship "Made in Japan"

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

• Ideal mount for solar observation, for transits or solar eclipses
• Quick and safe setup thanks to the revolutionary HelioFind technology
• Clean tracking of the sun, no matter where it is in the sky
• Quick coupling (Vixen / EQ5 level) suitable for all common dovetail bars
• Fits on good photo tripods, the mount weighs only 1.2 kg
• Carries telescopes and camera lenses weighing up to 4 kg

SkyWatcher polar altitude Wedge for using the Fusion 120i as an equatorial mount

• Weight of the polar altitude wedge: 4kg
  
• Max. Max. load: 15kg
  
• Latitude adjustment: 0-70º
  
• Longitude adjustment: +/-15º
  
• Easy to read polar altitude scale

• Connects to Skywatcher AZ-GTi mounts
• Works with Windows, but also with ASIAIR PRO, Raspberry and Linux
• Cable length 1.8 m

• Complete control of your camera, autoguider and automatic tracking of your mount via your smartphone or tablet
• Large memory capacity of 256 GB
• Wireless control - no tangled wires between mount, camera and computer
• Standalone autoguider function in combination with a suitable camera like the ASI120Mini - ideal for all astrophotographers with DSLR, no more need for a computer in the field
• Image preview and focusing assistance in real time for convenient and precise focusing
• Debayer for all ASI color astro cameras with image processing
• Almost all mounts are supported, e.g. Skywatcher or iOptron
• ASIAIR works with iOS and Android operating system
• Simple to use and interface with clearly arranged surface
• ASIAIR supports also DSLR cameras and mirrorless system cameras
• Finder bracket is included in the scope of delivery, so ASIAIR can be mounted on the telescope instead of a finder.
• The microSD card slot of the previous versions has been removed. You can use USB memory sticks or transfer the data to a computer via the USB-C port.

• 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

• Counterweight
• Counterweight rod
• Extension for the counterweight rod

• 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

Vixen Wifi adapter for wireless control of your Vixen EQ mount using tablet or smartphone

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 1000 mm
• Outer diameter 100 mm / wall thickness 5 mm
• Suitable mounting adapters are optionally available (see accessories)

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 700 mm
• Outer diameter 100 mm / wall thickness 5 mm
• Suitable mounting adapters are optionally available (see accessories)

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 500 mm
• Outer diameter 100 mm / wall thickness 5 mm
• Suitable mounting adapters are optionally available (see accessories)

High-quality and very lightweight EQ & AZ Wifi-GoTo mount with Raspberry-Pi control unit for up to two optics - Made in Europe

High-quality and very lightweight EQ & AZ Wifi-GoTo mount with a Raspberry-Pi control unit for up to two optics - Made in Europe

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
• With Encoder and Goto

High-precision Vixen SXD2WL EQ GoTo mount with Wifi module for control via smartphone or tablet - Made in Japan.

Perfect for beginners and travelling: lightweight and easy to use mount

• Handling as simple as a photo tripod
• For telescopes weighing up to 3 kg
• Standard 44 mm GP dovetail mount
• Ideal for easy access and as a travelling mount

• Suitable for Skywatcher mounts EQ3, EQM35, EQ5, AZ-EQ5, HEQ5
• Suitable for Vixen GP mounts
• Suitable for Bresser Mon2 mounts
• Suitable for piers with the inner diameter of 93.5 mm
• Outer diameter of the support plate 100.5 mm
• Distance of the three fixing screws on the column from the stop edge 16.5 mm
• With fixing screw for the mounting and the spigot for the azimuth fine adjustment
• Solid aluminium

• Suitable for Skywatcher EQ6 and Celestron CGEM mounts
• Suitable for piers with an inner diameter of 93.5 mm, such as the TSPIER piers
• Distance of the three mounting screws on the pier from the stop edge 16.5 mm
• With fastening screw for the mount and the pin for azimuth fine adjustment
• Made of aluminium - black anodized
  

• 3/8" photo thread at the top - suitable for all mounts with a flat bottom and 3/8" internal thread
• Also suitable for ball heads and tilt heads
• Suitable for piers with an inner diameter of 93.5 mm, such as the TSPIER piers
• Distance of the three fastening screws on the pier from the stop edge 16.5 mm
• With 3/8" photo screw
• Made of aluminium - black anodized

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)

The # 8923ACC tripod from iOptron offers good stability with 1.75 inch steel tripod legs, it is compatible with AZ Mount Pro, MiniTower, MiniTower II und MiniTower Pro

• Suitable for iOptron mounts AZ Mount Pro, MiniTower, MiniTower II and MiniTower Pro
• Height up to 137 cm - continuously adjustable, quick clamping via thumb screws
• Star leveling screws 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

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

The SkyHunter is a perfect travel mount with GoTo for observing.

• Carrying capacity up to 5 kg instrument weight
• Ideal for compact telescopes, such as William RedCat or TS Apos up to 70 mm aperture
• Built-in battery for field use with power supply for charging
• GoTo mount - control via smartphone or tablet or optional # 8410 handbox
• Servo motors with optical encoders in both axes for accurate tracking and precise positioning
• Includes counterweight rod (20 mm diameter) and 1.35 kg counterweight for heavier instruments
• Including stainless steel tripod and pier extension - adaptation via 3/8" photo tripod thread
• Vixen / EQ5 style quick coupling

The iOptron Wi-Fi Adapter StarFi allows cable-free control of your iOptron CEM40 and GEM45 mount with your preferred operating software.

• Password protection
• Connects the mount to your computer, tablet or smartphone
• Also supports iOS and Android
• Permits working with your preferred planetarium software via ASCOM

This module equips your mount with a 32-channel receiving system for the Global Positioning System (GPS).

• adds GPS functionality to the CEM26/GEM28
• is also a replacement module for CEM40/GEM45
• 32-channel configuration for quick and precise locating
• comes with connection cable

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!
• Sturdy stainless steel tripod, 1.75" leg diameter
• Stepper motor drive with micro steps and PPEC
• Optical encoders allow Realtime PEC
• 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

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!
• Sturdy stainless steel tripod, 1.75" leg diameter
• 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
• Hard case in the scope of delivery

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

iOptron counterweight shaft extension for iEQ45

• balancing heavy telescopes without additional counterweight
• ideal for mobile use with changing telescope configurations

The smartphone adapter is made of metal and allows great moon and planet photographs through your telescope with the smartphone.

• Suitable for all smartphones from 58 mm to 96 mm width (2.28 to 3.77 inches) and up to 14 mm (0.55 inches) thickness
• High-quality metal design for a secure hold
• Includes 12.5 mm 1.25" projection eyepiece (screwed to the smartphone adapter)
• The adapter is simply used instead of a 1.25" eyepiece
• Ideal for lunar surface and planetary images. Also well suited for landscape and animal photography through your telescope

Mounting block for cameras suitable to iOptron SkyTracker Pro

• Attachment to Skytracker with two knurled screws
• Camera connection 1/4"
• Replacement part or for quick exchange of two cameras

Ball head with quick release for iOptron SkyTracker Pro.

• With quick release for quick camera exchange
• Easily holds accessories up to 5 kg
• Connection directly fits to the SkyTracker Pro camera mount with tracking
• Adaption via 3/8" thread - fits to photo tripods
• Size and load make it ideally suitable for the SkyTracker Pro.
• The ball head also fits to the #3324 counterweight system

The counterweight set is helpful for the SkyTracker Pro for balancing heavy cameras or small telescopes.

• Fits to the SkyTracker Pro
• We recommend the package with loads of 2 kg and more
• With this, you can get the load perfectly into equilibrium

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

Transportable and stable pier tripod for iOptron mounts - adaptable for other brands.

• Extremely stable - carries loads of more than 100 kg trouble-free
• Height-adjustable from 795 mm to 1095 mm
• Very transportable with only 11.6 kg weigth - the legs can be folded