The AZ5 is perfect for nature obervation and visual astronomy due to its simple one-armed design. The simple design and the sensitive tracking make it suitable as a traveling-mount but also for stationary applications.
The
one-armed AZ5 mount combines the optimum geometry and comfort of the
AZ4 and the simplicity and fine movement of the AZ3-R PRONTO. It is
ideal for both nature observation and visual astronomy.
Especially the sensitive adjustment of both axes is very useful for
longer focal lengths. The AZ5 mount is set up in a few steps and very
easy to use. The mounted telescope remains balanced in all movements
from zenith to the horizon and also comes without additional
counterweight. The arm of the mount can be mounted at different angles
to optimize the mount for different needs (ornithology, panoramic
photography, viewing platform, astronomy). The vertical arm position
should be used when the instrument is placed mainly horizontally
(panoramic or natural). In the case of astronomical movements, the fine
motion gently serves to compensate for the rotation of the earth.
The
telescopes can be attached by standard Vixen prism rails, but you can
mount them through any L platforms (optionally available), spectroscopy,
binoculars and cameras.
The head is connected through the 3/8 inch adaption with a StarAdventure tripod.
Find the manual in the Support Tab!
PLATL | L-shaped photo platform for single arm mounts (Porta, MFF or AutoTrek) | 44.90 EUR | ||
Eq3fft | Photo mount for EQ3 | 24.89 EUR | ||
Eq5fft | Photo mount for EQ5 | 33.89 EUR | ||
SIN21 | 21cm dovetail bar for EQ3, EQ5, HEQ5 or EQ6 mounts | 27.89 EUR | ||
SIN21full | 21cm full-dovetail for EQ3, EQ5, HEQ5 or EQ6 mounts (max 25kg load) | 39.90 EUR | ||
SWR1025az5 | SkyWatcher Startravel-102 (102/500) on AZ5 with Red Dot finder, 25mm (20x) and 10mm (50x) Super eyepieces, 45 deg Amici prism | 534.89 EUR | ||
SWN1306az5 | SkyWatcher Explorer-130PS (130/650) Newtonian reflector on AZ5 with 25mm (26x), 10mm (65x) Super eyepieces, red dot finderscope | 428.89 EUR | ||
SWM1271az5 | SkyWatcher Skymax-127 Maksutov-Cassegrain (127/1500) telescope on AZ5 mount (with 25mm and 10mm Super eyepieces, 6x30 finder, star diagonal) | 718.89 EUR | ||
AZ5head | AZ-5 single arm alt-azimuth mount head only | 244.89 EUR | ||
AZ5s | AZ-5S single arm alt-azimuth mount on steel tripod (as HEQ5) | 369.88 EUR |