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 can be combined by the 3/8 inch adaptation with any tripod.
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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 | ||
SIN32 | 32cm dovetail bar for EQ3, EQ5, HEQ5 or EQ6 mounts (max 15kg load) | 30.89 EUR | ||
SIN35 | 35cm Vixel level dovetail rail with oblong holes for EQ3, EQ5, HEQ5 or EQ6 mounts | 49.90 EUR | ||
StarAdvExt | Extension Tube for AZ-Pronto, AZ-GTi, Avant, AZ5, StarAdventurer tripod (21.5 cm long with 7 cm diameter) | 37.89 EUR | ||
AZ3Rtrp | Star Adventurer Tripod for AZ-Pronto, Avant, AZ-GTi, AZ5, accepting 3/8" mounts with accessory tray | 108.89 EUR | ||
UnivTripodAdap | Universal Tripod Adapter (with M10 - 3/8" - 1/4" Thread,s and Countersunk hole for M6 - M8 - 1/4" - 3/8" Screws) with gap for north thorn | 52.90 EUR | ||
TRIaz5-div | Steel tripod with 3/8" (AZ5s) | 183.22 EUR | ||
AZ5 | AZ-5 single arm alt-azimuth mount on StarAdventurer tripod | 354.89 EUR | ||
AZ5s | AZ-5S single arm alt-azimuth mount on steel tripod (as HEQ5) | 369.88 EUR |