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🇬🇧 Mounts in general
A mount is at least as important as the telescope optics. It should be chosen large enough to carry the telescope with low vibration. Every mount has two axes: With altazimuth mounts, the telescope is moved in altitude and azimuth (horizontal). With equatoria...
🇬🇧 Tripods and Piers in General
The tripod is unfortunately an often underestimated component of the telescope system. Because if the tripod does not promise the necessary stability, it will be noticeable during observation. By choosing a high-quality tripod, the performance of the telescope...
🇬🇧 Connection between Mount and Tripod or Pier
The connections between telescope tripods and mounts have simply evolved over time. There are no fixed standards, but at least quite similar dimensions are used across different brands for similarly constructed mounts. GP- / EQ5 Connection This connection or...
Pier and its mounting adapters
This guide applies to the following Omegon products: Article numberNameIncludes the following adapterAdapters are also available separately.62564Pro pier for mounts and binoculars- without adapter - 85076for (H)EQ5 and similar mounts85074“Skywatcher” mount ad...
🪛 Which version fits which mount?
The connections between telescope tripods and mounts have simply evolved over time. There are no fixed standards, but at least quite similar dimensions are used across different brands for similarly constructed mounts (More information here). Thus, four differ...
🚀 Setup and levelling
Open the clamping lever. It has a spring mechanism: Pull the lever along the screw axis to change its orientation. Fold out the legs. This may require a little jolting. Place the pier tripod at the observation site – initially without the adapter and mount.Scr...
🧽 Care and Cleaning
After use on damp nights with dew or frost, please allow to air dry in a heated room to ensure no moisture remains that could promote rust. Wipe away any dirt with a soft, slightly damp cloth if necessary.
⚠️Security and Copyright
🇬🇧 Safety instructions for mounts and tripods
Handle the tripod legs carefully when folding and unfolding them to avoid pinching your fingers. When attaching and detaching counterweights, mounts, or other heavy parts, be careful that nothing can fall on your feet. Operate all clamps carefully to prevent...