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TABLETOP EQ1 EQUATORIAL MOUNT (with RA Motor Drive & Multi-Speed Hand controller) TABLETOP EQ1 EQUATORIAL MOUNT (with RA Motor Drive & Multi-Speed Hand controller)
This convenient mount possesses all the same features as a standard sized EQ1. The only difference being it is supplied with mini-sized, screw-in tripod legs offering the ultimate in portability for the mounting of short-tube small aperture telescopes or even a camera. The mount, which is only 13” high, can be used on any reasonably firm and level surface. Perfect for taking on days out and trips abroad. Supplied with D.C. single axis motor drive with multi-speed (2x/8x) hand controller, manual slow motion cable controls, counterweight & ¼”/20 threaded adaptor.

Price: £99.99


Supa-TrakTM HEAVY-DUTY MOTORISED ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT & TRIPOD Supa-TrakTM HEAVY-DUTY 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)

More information to follow soon.


Price: £159.00


SkyTeeTMHEAVY-DUTY DUAL-LOAD ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT & TRIPOD SkyTeeTMHEAVY-DUTY DUAL-LOAD ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT & TRIPOD

Price: £299.00


ACUTER 'MERLIN' MULTI-FUNCTION MOUNT & TRIPOD An amazing new motorised mounting for all applications ACUTER 'MERLIN' MULTI-FUNCTION MOUNT & TRIPOD An amazing new motorised mounting for all applications
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 Mulit-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 (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

Price: £149.00


New computerised mounts from SkywatcherNew computerised mounts from Skywatcher
Available as a complete system or upgrade your existing EQ3 or EQ5 mounts
Choose from below


NEQ-3 Skyscan computerised GO-TO Mount and tripod £399.00

EQ-5 Skyscan computerised GO-TO Mount and tripod £449.00

Skyscan Pro GO-TO upgrade kit for EQ-3 mount £290.00

Skyscan Pro GO-TO upgrade kit for EQ-5 Mount £315.00



AZ3 Alt-Azimuth Mount AZ3 Alt-Azimuth Mount
Spotting users love the precision control and rock steadiness of this high quality alt-azimuth mount with adjustable aluminium tripod and large accessory tray. It features two flexible slow-motion cables, one for vertical and one for horizontal control. Accurately tracks distant moving objects with ease. This mounting is ideal for terrestrial observations but can also be used for basic astronomical viewing.
Price: £80.00


EQ2 Equatorial Mount EQ2 Equatorial Mount
The EQ2 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 360º 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. coordinates. 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.

Price: £90.00


EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount
The superb 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 360º worm-gear tracking controls on both R.A. and DEC. axes. Dual metal setting circle dials allow quick location of target using celestial coordinates. 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.

Price: £145.00


EQ5 Deluxe Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount EQ5 Deluxe Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount
The very sturdy EQ5 Equatorial mount provides excellent precision and stability and a host of other useful features for the serious astronomer. The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable stainless steel pipe tripod with accessory 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.

Price: £189.00


HEQ5 SUPER HEAVY-DUTY EQUATORIAL MOUNT HEQ5 SUPER HEAVY-DUTY EQUATORIAL MOUNT
This heavy-duty mount 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 withadjustable height, incorporating 1.5" diameter steel tripod legs.


Price: £390.00


EQ6 DELUXE SUPER HEAVY-DUTY EQUATORIAL MOUNT EQ6 DELUXE SUPER HEAVY-DUTY EQUATORIAL MOUNT
The Sky-Watcher EQ6 equatorial mount is the first of its kind, and is top of our range of equatorial mounts. It is a precision instrument capable of carrying massive payloads (up to 25Kg) but at the same time is very reasonably priced. The mount is excellent for visual observations and short-term unguided CCD imaging with most telescopes of conventional design. It will easily handle refractors up to 8"/200mm and classic Newtonians up to 14"/350mm in aperture. The EQ6 has a black powder coat finish and weighs in at 17Kg.

The equatorial head features engraved aluminium setting circles and a latitude scale, a polar finder scope holder and polarscope, a bubble level, large R.A. and DEC. locking clamps, built-in dual axis motor drives and retractable counterweight shaft and counterweight. Two counterweights are supplied, each weighing 5.4Kg. The dual-axis motor drives are operated by a hand controller with a switch for both Northern and Southern hemisphere operation with slewing speeds of 2x, 8x and 16x the sidereal rate.

The tripod is made from 2" diameter stainless steel legs, making for a very sturdy system. The EQ6 (without telescope) adjusts from 1069mm in its lowest position to 1544mm with the tripod legs fully extended. The height of the mount (excluding tripod) is 406mm. The EQ6 accepts generic dovetail bars made by Sky-Watcher and many other companies.

Price: £585.00


HEQ5 PRO SkyScanTM GOTO Equatorial mount HEQ5 PRO SkyScanTM GOTO Equatorial mount
For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the HEQ5 PRO SkyScantm is your answer. The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SkyScantm is designed with the novice user in mind. With the user-friendly pushbutton hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The hand control allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The HEQ5 PRO SkyScantm also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate:

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.



Price: £675.00


EQ6 PRO SkyScanTM GoTo Equatorial Mount EQ6 PRO SkyScanTM GoTo Equatorial Mount
For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the EQ6 PRO SkyScantm is your answer. The Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO SkyScantm is designed with the novice user in mind. With the user-friendly pushbutton hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The hand control allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The EQ6 SkyScanÔ also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate:

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.





Price: £870.00


SkyScanTM PRO GOTO Upgrade Kit available for upgrading the STANDARD HEQ5 mount SkyScanTM PRO GOTO Upgrade Kit available for upgrading the STANDARD HEQ5 mount
The upgrade kit includes: 2 X Stepper Motors, Control Panel/Motor Board, Hand Control Cable, Hand Control, Cable Clamp, Hand Control Holder


Price: £335.00


SkyScanTM PRO GOTO Upgrade Kit available for upgrading the STANDARD EQ6 mount SkyScanTM PRO GOTO Upgrade Kit available for upgrading the STANDARD EQ6 mount
The upgrade kit includes: 2 X Stepper Motors, Control Panel/Motor Board, Hand Control Cable, Hand Control, Cable Clamp, Hand Control Holder


Price: £381.00


HM5 Polar Alignment Scopes HM5 Polar Alignment Scopes
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.
Choose model from below




EQ3 £35.00

EQ5 £35.00



Tube Mounting Rings 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 mounts/mounting plates.
Rings of the following internal diameters are available: 90mm, 102mm, 120mm, 130mm, 140mm, 150mm, 182mm & 236mm.
They are felt-lined and hinged for easy installation of the telescope. By loosening the thumbscrews, the telescope can be easily balanced and rotated.
Please choose from below
( Prices are for a pair of rings.)


236mm £39.50

182mm £36.50

150mm £33.00

140mm £21.00

130mm £21.00

120mm £19.99

102mm £19.99

90mm £16.00



SKY-WATCHER EQUATORIAL MOUNTING PLATES SKY-WATCHER EQUATORIAL MOUNTING PLATES
Custom-made for Sky-Watcher EQ5, HEQ5 and EQ6 Mounts.
For the secure mounting of your telescope on these precision Sky-Watcher mounts.


A) Long 33.5cm Dovetail Bar £17.99

B) Medium 21cm Dovetail Bar £13.99

C) Short 15cm Mounting Plate £9.99



Single-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ1 Equatorial Mount Single-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ1 Equatorial Mount
Can be fitted to any of our telescopes supplied with the EQ1 equatorial mount. Provides quartz-controlled electronic motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery-powered.

Price: £29.99


R.A. Motor Drive for EQ1 (with multi-speed Handset) R.A. Motor Drive for EQ1 (with multi-speed Handset)
Can be fitted to any of our telescopes supplied with the EQ1 equatorial mount, provides multi-speed (1x/2x/4x) motor tracking of the R.A. Axis. Battery powered.

Price: £59.00


Dual-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ3-2 Equatorial Mount Dual-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ3-2 Equatorial Mount
Can be fitted to any of our telescopes supplied with the EQ3-2 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed quartz-controlled electronic motor tracking of the R.A. & DEC. axes. Battery-powered.

Price: £100.00


Single-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ3-2 Equatorial Mount Single-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ3-2 Equatorial Mount
Can be fitted to any of our telescopes supplied with the EQ3-2 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed quartz-controlled electronic motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery-powered

Price: £80.00


Dual-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ5 Equatorial Mount Dual-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ5 Equatorial Mount
Can be fitted to any of our telescopes supplied with the EQ5 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed quartz-controlled electronic motor tracking of the R.A. & DEC. axes. Battery-powered.

Price: £100.00


Single-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ5 Equatorial Mount Single-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ5 Equatorial Mount
Can be fitted to any of our telescopes supplied with the EQ5 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed quartz-controlled electronic motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery-powered.


Price: £80.00


Single-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ2 Equatorial Mount Single-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ2 Equatorial Mount
Can be fitted to any of our telescopes supplied with the EQ2 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed quartz-controlled electronic motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery-powered.

Price: £69.00


TAL Wooden Tripod TAL Wooden Tripod
An extremely rigid hardwood tripod suitable for fitting to all TAL-1, TAL-120 and TAL-150 Series telescopes for increased portability and for optimum performance on uneven surfaces. (Please note: Will not fit older telescopes with screw-in equatorial mount/pillar connection).

Price: £85.00


Pillar Mount Support for HEQ5 & EQ6 Mountings (Including PRO models) Pillar Mount Support for HEQ5 & EQ6 Mountings (Including PRO models)
The picture features the HEQ5 pillar support (n.b. Equatorial head not included)

choose from below.



HEQ-5 £155.00

EQ-6 £165.00



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