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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50
Orion VersaGo II HD Altazimuth Mount Review
Review of Orion VersaGo II HD Altazimuth Mount.
Price: 249.95 USD
Manufacturer: Orion
Orion VersaGo II HD Altazimuth Mount – Product Warranty: One year
Type of Product: Telescope Accessories > Mounts_and_Tripods
The VersaGo II HD is a wonderfully simple and practical “grab-and-go” altazimuth mount for terrestrial and casual celestial viewing with small to medium-size telescopes. Its affordable price belies its smart design, simple elegance, and sturdy, metal construction. It is a great mount for anyone seeking a stable, uncomplicated telescope platform that is nicely portable. The VersaGo II HD differs from the standard VersaGo II in having a heavier duty tripod that features 1.75″-diameter tubular legs made of chromed steel. While both mounts can support the same load, the HD model is your best choice for absolute stability when using telescopes weighing close to the mount’s 15-lb. capacity. The mount features a sturdy, die-cast metal single-arm altazimuth head that allows simple and intuitive up-down, left-right operation. Teflon thrust bearings on both axes ensure smooth, fluid gliding motion and oversize tensioning knobs and a rubber grip panning handle provide extremely fine positioning and control, even for tracking moving subjects. The VersaGo II HD weighs only 18.5 lbs., and the adjustable height tripod legs can be folded inward for easy transport. Just grab it and go! Total mount length is 47.5″ with legs retracted and 63″ when extended. Why not simplify your viewing experience? Get the beefy but amply portable VersaGo II HD Mount today!
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50
Celestron CGE Pro Equatorial Mount Review
A review of Celestron CGE Pro Equatorial Mount.
Price: 4,999.00 USD
Manufacturer: Celestron
Celestron CGE Pro Equatorial Mount – Product Warranty: Two year
Type of Product: Telescope Accessories > Mounts_and_Tripods
In addition to being fully computerized with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects, the Celestron CGE Pro German Equatorial mount has been completely redesign to offer numerous design advantages for the Astrophotographer: Increased Payload Capacity: makes the CGE Pro able to hold a 14″ SCT telescope more securely as well as larger optical tubes up to a maximum payload of 90lbs. All-Star Polar Alignment: Choose any bright alignment star for a software assisted alignment of the mounts polar axis that will have you ready for imaging even if you can’t see the North Star. No-Tool polar alignment: Larger hand knobs for both Altitude and Azimuth adjustments. Meridian Tracking: Extended tracking pass the Meridian of up to 20 degrees of uninterrupted imaging through the best part of the sky. Faster slew speed: Improved gearing and motors provide faster slew speeds than ever before with a maximum slew rate of over 5 degrees per second. Power Management: Redesigned electronics deliver constant regulated power to the motors making them capable of driving the telescope even when not perfectly balanced. This allows the CGE Pro to have the payload capacity of that of much larger (and expensive) mounts without sacrificing smooth tracking motion and pointing accuracy across the entire sky. Accuracy: The hallmark of any telescope mount is its ability to find, center and track celestial objects with the highest degree of accuracy.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50
Orion 11-lb. Counterweight for Atlas, Sirius Mounts Review
Review of Orion 11-lb. Counterweight for Atlas, Sirius Mounts.
Price: 25.95 USD
Manufacturer: Orion
Orion 11-lb. Counterweight for Atlas, Sirius Mounts – Product Warranty:
Product Type: Telescope Accessories > Mounts_and_Tripods
For heavier telescopes and astrophotographic setups, an extra counterweight or two may be needed. These counterweights have an attractive finish and tri-lobe lock knob for easy grip. The 7.5-lb. counterweight fits both Orion SkyView Pro and AstroView mounts; the 11-lb. counterweight fits the Atlas and Sirius mounts.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50
Orion EQ-1 Equatorial Mount Review
A review of Orion EQ-1 Equatorial Mount.
Price: 114.95 USD
Manufacturer: Orion
Orion EQ-1 Equatorial Mount – Product Warranty: One year
Product Type: Telescope Accessories > Mounts_and_Tripods
Solid support for small astronomical telescopes, our EQ-1 mount now features center-hinged leg braces for quicker setup and collapsing of the tripod. New, high-wall accessory tray attaches with just three wing screws- no washers or nuts to fumble with. With dual slow-motion controls, 360-deg azimuth adjustment, and adjustable aluminum tripod, the EQ-1 makes stargazing easy. Hands-free tracking is available with the optional EQ-1M electronic drive system. Weighs 11.9 lbs.
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