Category Archives: Mounts and Tripods

A mount fantastic! Celestron’s new computerized CG-5GT mount is one of the world’s finest. Its German equatorial design features precision gearing for smooth effortless pointing and slewing and the ultimate in stability. There’s a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment The CG-5GT mount also allows access to features like automatic star alignment capability and GoTo … Continue reading

This tripod by Celestron is a heavy-duty altazimuth stand for binoculars and spotting scopes. The Celestron Alt-Azimuth Tripod – Heavy Duty will provide a steady platform for all your magnified viewing! Features:Extendable aluminum legs Heavy-duty mount head Sliding .25-inch X 20 mounting screw Flexible slow-motion cables for altitude and azimuth Extends to 45 inchesfolds to … Continue reading

In addition to being fully computerized with a database of over 40000 celestial objects the New CGE Pro German Equatorial mount has been completely redesign to offer numerous design advantages for the Astrophotographer:Increased Payload CapacityAble to hold our 14″” SCT telescope more securely as well as larger optical tubes up to a maximum payload of … Continue reading

German Equatorial mount and tripod as supplied with all Omni XLT Series telescopes Includes RA and DEC slow motion controls and setting circles Tripod has adjustable height 1.75 steel leg tripod with center brace/accessory tray Two counterweights: 7- and 4-lb. Item no. CELE388 – Celestron – mpn no. 91509 List Price: $429.95Sale Price: $269.98

The Celestron CGEM™ mount has a fresh attractive bold appearance and is capable of carrying Celestron’s higher-end SCT optical tubes (up to 11) securely and vibration free which is ideal for both imaging and visual observing. Ergonomic Design – CGEM was designed to be ergonomically friendly with large Altitude and Azimuth adjustment knobs for quick … Continue reading

Alt-Az Computerized mount, as supplied with all NexStar 6/8 telescopesNexStar technology with database for automatic slewing (GoTo) and tracking of 40,000 objectsFlash upgradeable hand control with SkyAlign alignment procedure and NexStar technologyNexRemote telescope control softwareRS-232 cableSteel Tripod””The Sky X”” First Light Edition CD-ROM Item no. CELE418 – Celestron – mpn no. 91203 List Price: $805.95Sale … Continue reading

AltAz Computerized mount as supplied with all NexStar SLT telescopes NexStar technology with database for automatic slewing (GoTo) and tracking of over 4,000 objects Flash upgradeable hand control with SkyAlign alignment procedure and NexStar technology NSOL telescope control software for controlling NexStar via laptop or PC Stainless steel tripod DC operation (batteries not included) “”The … Continue reading

The Celestron CGEM DX telescope mount is the newest member of Celestron’s fully computerized Equatorial mount series capable of carrying Celestron’s high-end 11 and 14 optical tubes. The CGE PRO style 2.75 leg tripod holds even the 14 optics securely while dampening vibration which is ideal for both imaging and visual observing. Capable of holding … Continue reading

Heavy duty tripod with steel legs provides a stable platform for binoculars small telescope tubes spotting scopes etc. Same tripod as supplied with Astromaster AZ telescopes. Lowest hight is 24″” and extends to 41″”. Item no. CELE471 – Celestron – mpn no. 93610 List Price: $105.95Sale Price: $79.99

AZ4 Alt-azimuth mount 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 is attached to the mount via a standard Sky-Watcher dovetail bar. Also supplied with this mount … Continue reading