A Standout Mount for the Solar Astronomer!
If you’re looking to create a setup specialized for solar, the Sky-WatcherSolarQuest Alt-Azimuth Solar Mount is the perfect base to build on! Gearedentirely towards our closest star, this mount is equipped to find and centeryour telescope on the Sun in a matter of moments. Set your daytime solarexpedition on the right path with this portable Sun tracker!
Please Note: This mount is for solar observation and imaging only.
Designed for quests both near and far, the Sky-Watcher SolarQuest Alt-AzimuthSolar Mount weighs just 8.9 pounds fully assembled. This breaks down furtherinto three convenient parts for more ease when traveling, which can bereassembled in a matter of moments. With intuitive controls on the mountitself, HelioFind, and built-in GPS, training your scope on the Sun once youhave the SolarQuest assembled is just as snappy! At just about 1:1 payload toweight capacity, this mount pairs perfectly with scopes that match itsportability focus, such as small refractors matched with white light filtersor some of the excellent small aperture dedicated Ha telescopes. Observe theSun’s dynamic surface features like sun spots or pull back the photospherecurtain and see the incredible Ha detail without all the setup and alignmenthassle, with the SolarQuest!
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A Unique Kind Of Star Tracker — HelioFind Solar Finder
Turning the SolarQuest into a true setup-and-go solar imaging and observingplatform is HelioFind Solar Alignment technology. Where other mounts require asolar finder and star alignment to lock on to the Sun (with an additionalalignment for EQ mounts), this mount uses a digital solar finder toautomatically find the Sun with zero input from you. Just power the SolarQueston and it will locate itself and then the Sun! Once the HelioFind has locatedthe Sun it will lock in your view with built-in solar tracking to make viewingand imaging the Sun for hours on end a painless experience and give a newmeaning to the name “star tracker”!
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Superb Solar Setup
The Sky-Watcher SolarQuest Alt-Azimuth Solar Mount is one of the leaders whenit comes to specialized solar mounts with its incredible HelioFind technology,but it is more than just a one trick pony! With portable design and payload,GPS guidance, and contained controls, this mount has plenty of other featuresto offer.
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Portable Payload Capacity
With 11 lb. of payload capacity this mount can comfortably carry smaller refractors, covering some of the best entry-level Ha solar scopes and some excellent optics for traditional solar film setups. This capacity is driven with DC servo motor power, motorizing both axes for enhanced tracking. Connecting your gear to this mount can be done via the V-style dovetail saddle, covering the vast majority of gear in this weight class.
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Adjust Your View, No Additional Equipment Required
Keeping your solar experience streamlined is an 8-way joystick built directly into the mount itself. This design ensures you’ll never be without a means to adjust your window into the sunshine, and features dual speeds for quickly finding your perfect frame of the Sun. For large adjustments, simply hold a direction and press the power button; with fine adjustments made by moving this convenient directional input alone.
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Compact and Convenient
The Sky-Watcher SolarQuest Alt-Azimuth Solar Mount comes in at an impressively light 2.9 lb. for the head alone, with the tripod and pier only contributing an additional 4.2 and 1.9 lb. more. This makes for an overall weight of 8.9 lb., perfectly suited for both on-the-go and quick backyard use alike. With aluminum construction the tripod offers a platform that is not just portable but also durable, with adjustable legs for finding your ideal observing height. Powering the SolarQuest are 8 AA batteries, ensuring that you can always find a convenient power source for your mount.
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