Telescope Mounts
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial GoTo Mount with Tripod Kit
Key Features
- Motorized Computer-Controlled EQ Mount
- SynScan Hand Controller
- ST-4 Autoguider Port
- 28-48" Tripod
Celestron Advanced VX GoTo German Equatorial Mount
Key Features
- Motorized Computer-Controlled EQ Mount
- Low-Cog Dual-Axis DC Servo Motors
- NexStar+ GoTo Hand Controller
- 40,000+ Database, User-Defined Objects
Sky-Watcher EQM-35 EQ GoTo Mount
Key Features
- Recommended for up to Medium-Size OTAs
- Motorized Computer-Controlled EQ Mount
- 42,900-Object SynScan Controller
- Day/Night Assisted Alignment Procedures
Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi GoTo AZ Mount
Key Features
- Motorized Computer-Controlled AZ Mount
- Built-In WiFi Module for Remote Control
- Free Android & iOS SynScan Pro WiFi App
- 42,900+ Object Database
Tele Vue Tele-Pod Alt-Az Yoke Mount (Head Only)
Key Features
- Manual Alt-Az Yoke Mount
- Recommended for OTAs up to 3"
- Tracking Control Handle
- 85 to -10° Altitude Range
Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod
Key Features
- Load Capacity: 15 lb
- Max Height: 55.5"
- Min Height: 38.5"
- Folded Length: 42"
Celestron Heavy-Duty Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod
Key Features
- For Telescopes, Spotters, Binoculars
- Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount
- Dual Slow-Motion Cables
- 1/4"-20 Mounting Bolt
iOptron AZ Mount Pro GoTo Alt-Az Mount (Head Only)
Key Features
- Motorized Computer-Controlled AZ Mount
- 128x Microstep Stepper Motor
- Compact Design, 33+10 lb Payload
- Go2Nova 8407 Hand Controller
Losmandy GM811GHD Equatorial GoTo Mount with FHD-MA Tripod
Key Features
- Motorized Computer-Controlled EQ Mount
- 50-Pound Total Payload Capacity
- Precision Dual-Axis Servo Motors
- Gemini 2 GoTo Hand Controller
Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight Equatorial Go-To Tracker System
Key Features
- Motorized Computer-Controlled EQ Mount
- Up to 19-Pound Payload Capacity
- Smooth Stepper Motors with Belt Drives
- Wi-Fi & Bluetooth for Wireless Control
Explore Scientific EXOS-2GT PMC-Eight Motorized EQ GoTo Mount and Tripod
Key Features
- Motorized Computer-Controlled EQ Mount
- 28 lb / 40 lb Capacity + Counterweight
- Precision Dual-Axis Micro-Stepper Motor
- Integrated Wi-Fi for Wireless Control
iOptron GEM28 GoTo EQ Mount with Polar Scope, LiteRoc Tripod, Hard Case
Key Features
- Motorized Computer-Controlled EQ Mount
- Go2Nova 8409 Computer Controller
- 212,000-Object Database
- Multiple Assisted Alignment Procedures
iOptron GEM28 GoTo EQ Mount with LiteRoc Tripod & Hard Case
Key Features
- Motorized Computer-Controlled EQ Mount
- Go2Nova 8409 Computer Controller
- 212,000-Object Database
- Multiple Assisted Alignment Procedures
Losmandy GM-8G Equatorial GoTo Mount with Tripod
Key Features
- Motorized Equatorial Mount
- Dual-Axis High-Torque DC Servo Motors
- Gemini 2 GoTo Computer Controller
- 40,000+ Object Database
Celestron CGX-L GoTo EQ Telescope Mount with Tripod
Key Features
- Motorized EQ Mount with 75 lb Payload
- High-Torque Servo Motors with Belt Drive
- NexStar+ Computer Hand Controller
- 40,000-Object Database
Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Equatorial GoTo Mount with Pier Tripod
Key Features
- Motorized and Computer-Guided EQ Mount
- Heavy 110-Pound Payload Capacity
- Positioning Accuracy up to 5 arcminutes
- Belt Drive for Precise Tracking/Pointing
Vixen Optics Mobile Porta AZ Mount with Tripod
Key Features
- Ideal for Terrestrial & Astronomical Use
- Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount
- 8-Pound Payload Capacity
- Vixen-Style Dovetail Saddle
Vixen Optics HF2 Altazimuth Fork Mount
Sky-Watcher AZ-GTe GoTo AZ Mount
Key Features
- Motorized Computer-Controlled AZ Mount
- Built-In WiFi Module for Remote Control
- Free Android & iOS SynScan Pro WiFi App
- 42,900+ Object Database
Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod
Key Features
- 15-Pound Payload Capacity
- Single Fork-Arm Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount
- Adjustable Arm Provides Extra Clearance
- Slow-Motion Knobs for Precise Tracking
iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ GOTO System
Key Features
- Built-In Rechargeable Battery
- Operation In North and South Hemisphere
- Attaches to Camera Tripod
- Wi-Fi Adapter
Sky-Watcher SolarQuest Motorized Alt-Azimuth Solar Telescope Mount
Key Features
- Purpose-Built for Solar Observation
- Auto-Location of the Sun
- 11-Pound Payload Capacity
- Built-In GPS Receiver
iOptron SkyHunter Portable EQ/AZ GoTo System
Key Features
- Light and Compact
- Controlled by Phone
- Supports 11 lb Payload
- Features 4 Tracking Rates
Tele Vue Tele-Pod v2 Alt-Az Telescope Mount
Key Features
- Recommended for OTAs up to 3"/76mm
- Manual Alt-Az Yoke Mount
- 85° to -10° Altitude Range
- Tension-Adjustable Axes
Explore Scientific iEXOS Equatorial Mount and Tripod with GOTO PMC-8 System
Tele Vue Panoramic Alt-Az Telescope Mount (Ash)
Key Features
- Tele-Pod Head
- Recommended for OTAs up to 4"
- Manual Alt-Az Yoke Mount
- +85 to -17° Altitude Range
Vixen Optics AP Advanced Polaris EQ Mount (Head Only)
Key Features
- Manual Equatorial Mount
- Dual-Axis Adjustment Knobs
- Clutch-Less Friction-Control System
- Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate
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Guide to Telescope Mounts
Without the right telescope mounts, it's difficult to get the best performance from even the best-rated telescopes. Find mounts that are rigid and sturdy on telescope tripods and piers to prevent any movement of your telescopes. Choose from a range of mount designs and mounting mechanisms.
Telescope Mount Designs
Alt-azimuth mounts allow you to move your telescope in up-down (alt) or left-right (azimuth) movements. These mounts are easy to set up, rugged, and very sturdy, and they're best suited for large aperture telescopes. You place alt-az fork mounts in an inclined plane to tilt the azimuth axis so it's parallel with the polar axis.
Equatorial telescope mounts are made up of mount heads and tripods that allow you to move telescopes on two axes: right ascension (east-west) and declination (north-south). With this mount, you can smoothly follow the stars across a night sky. For long-exposure astrophotography, shop for German equatorial mounts with gears and polar alignment scopes for precise alignment. Remember to also get reliable telescope accessories for mounts, such as counterweight kits and adapter brackets.
Telescope Mounting Mechanisms
Whether you're using an alt-az, equatorial, or fork mount, you need to consider the mounting mechanism, and choose the best one for your needs. A motorized mount allows you to smoothly move your telescope on different axes. In addition, once you find your object, it automatically keeps it in the eyepiece by moving the telescope with a motor. This motor moves the telescope at the same speed as the terrestrial objects moving in the sky. Therefore, you spend more time sky gazing and less time adjusting your telescope.
GoTo telescope mounts help you find terrestrial objects and keep them within your eyepiece with the help of a computer, which is usually a handheld controller. These computerized telescope mounts are easy to use and won't require any special expertise or knowledge. For best performance, shop for telescope computerized accessories such as auto-alignment systems, Wi-Fi modules, GPS accessories, and power adapters.