Single arm alt-azimuth-mount

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.

ADVANTAGES:

• Ideal for natural observation and visual astronomical observations
• different arm positions to choose
  
• does not need additional counterweight
• Easy to use
• stable and mechanical well built
  
• Very sensitive tracking (worm gear), also suitable for longer focal lengths
• Standard Vixen Prism clamp for adaption of a wide range of optics
  

DISADVANTAGE:

• Not suitable for astrophotography (long exposure)

THE MOUNT:

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.

Find the manual in the Support Tab!

TECHNICAL DATA:

• up to approx. 5kg payload
  

DELIVERY:

• AZ5 head