Equatorial mounts usually come as German equatorial or fork mounts. They both use a wedge set at an angle equal to the observer's latitude, in order to point to the celestial pole.
Sky-Watcher manufactures manual Equatorial Mounts and SynScan GoTo Equatorial Mounts.
Sky-Watcher SynScan mounts provide extremely high precision tracking and have built in autoguider ports.
Simple solutions for users who would like to attach their smaller telescope to a convenient computerized system but do not wish to deal with the weight of the HEQ5 or EQ6 mounts.
For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the HEQ5 PRO SynScantm is your answer.
The AZ-EQ5GT is a dual purpose, fully functional computerised heavy-duty Go-To/Tracking astronomical mount in both Alt-Azimuth (AZ) and Equatorial (EQ) modes.
The AZ-EQ6GT is a dual purpose, fully functional computerised heavy-duty Go-To/Tracking astronomical mount in both Alt-Azimuth (AZ) and Equatorial (EQ) modes.
The Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pro is an exciting evolutionary progression of the popular EQ8 Pro. The EQ8-R Pro is an extra heavy-duty, observatory class German equatorial mount, with a payload capacity of up to 50kg.
The exciting new lightweight and highly portable Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi Alt-Altimuth Mount, with it's built-in WiFi module, has been designed to be controlled wirelessly with your Smartphone or Tablet, using the free SynScan App for iOS or Android.
The Sky-Watcher AZ PRONTO is a lightweight, highly portable Alt-Azimuth mount constructed from cast aluminium, designed to attach small telescopes up to 3kg in weight, fitted with a 45mm dovetail bar.
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.
Spotting users love the precision control and rock steadiness of this high quality alt-azimuth mount with adjustable aluminium tripod and large accessory tray.
The award winning, innovative and highly versatile Sky-Watcher Allview motorised robotic mount & tripod is an indispensible companion for all your imaging and observational needs.
Can be used to upgrade the standard aluminium tripod supplied with the AZ5, AZ PRONTO, AZ-GTi, & AZ-EQ AVANT mount/telescope models, providing much greater stability.
215mm overall length. Base and top platform diameter 70mm. Female 3/8" thread on base. Male threaded 3/8" screw connector on top platform (top platform separable from main body).
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