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The Best Telescope Tripods & Mounts of 2023 – Reviewed and Top Rated
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Rank No. #1
Celestron Heavy-Duty Altazimuth Tripod,Black/Silver
- Extendable aluminum tripod legs with heavy-duty mount head
- Sliding 1/4-inch-20 mounting screw
- Flexible slow-motion cables for both altitude and azimuth
- 45 Inch maximum extended height;Weigh capacity of approximately 10 lbs
- 32 Inch folded height
SaleRank No. #3
Astromania Anti-Vibration Suppression Pads Telescope Mounts - for Vibration-Free observing
- These pads are sold in sets of 3 (one for each tripod leg) and fits under most tripod feet and works on any surface, dampens out tripod vibrations from the wind or from touching the scope.
- These pads are designed to reduce vibration time by almost 100% and decrease vibration amplitude when placed under each of your tripod legs, prevents dirty tripod feet.
- Makes observing possible when located near to roads, stops the tripod's feet sinking into softer surfaces.
- Ideally suitable for astronomy, nature observations, photography and much more. Reduces the oscillation time for the image to settle down and stop shaking and muffles the strength of oscillations.
- In future, save yourself the annoyance of shaky images and get yourself some real help for frustration-free observing and astrophotography.
SaleRank No. #4
MACTREM 80" Camera Tripod, DSLR Tripod Heavy Duty for Travel, 360 ° Ball Head Professional Aluminum Tripod & Monopod with Carry Bag Compatible with Canon Nikon Binoculars Laser Telescope, 33lb Load
- Lightweight and Sturdy Tripod for Travel: The MACTREM 80-inch tripod uses high-quality and lightweight aluminum material. 3.5lbs(1.6 kg) tripod weight and 33 lbs(15 kg) maximum load weight. The heavy-duty tripod can be folded into a compact size of 18.5inch and fitted easily into a carry bag. The ball head tripod can be quickly converted to a monopod (34" to 80"), which provides an alternative shot and can also be used as an alpenstock during hiking.
- 360-Degree Swivel Ball Head and Stability: The specially designed metal ball head can rotate 360° to meet all your photographic needs. The precise 360° scale realizes accurate image alignment and gets free angles, allowing you to get the perfect shot and amazing results. A stability hook can hang additional weight and the non-slip rubber feet are designed to increase stability.
- Adjustable Tripod Legs: Every single column of the heavy-duty tripod has 4 section column legs and 3 quick-release flip-locks allowing you to adjust the working height flexibly from 18.5" to 80" in seconds. The leg angle of the tripod can be adjusted freely to suit your photographic conditions.
- Macro Photography: You can also use the upside-down central column for macro photography, to take a closer shot of the object. The central column can be elongated by rotating the knob system, and you can shoot anything at a smaller angle. Try it!
- High Compatibility and After-sale Service: The quick-release 1/4" screw is suitable for most cameras, sony DSLR cameras, projectors, telescopes, etc. Your phone can be connected via the phone mount as well. If you have any questions or requests, please feel free to contact us. The after-sale service team will reply to you within 24 hours.
SaleRank No. #5
Celestron CG-4 German Equatorial Mount and Tripod
- German Equatorial mount and tripod as supplied with all Omni XLT Series telescopes
- Includes RA and DEC slow motion controls and setting circles
- Tripod has adjustable height 1.75" steel leg tripod with center brace/accessory tray
- Two counterweights - 7 lb and 4 lb
Rank No. #6
Celestron Advanced VX Computerized Mount
- Advanced VX Equatorial Head - Tripod - Accessory Tray - 1 x 12 lbs counterweight - NexStar+ Hand Control - DC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket) - 2-Year Warranty
- The most compact and portable of Celestron's German equatorial mounts offers the same rigidity as our larger mounts with minimal flexure and an improved industrial design
- Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lbs
- Every feature an astroimager wants: PEC, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more
- NEW dual saddle plate is compatible with the narrow dovetail and larger CGE dovetail
SaleRank No. #7
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Motorized Astrophotography Mount with 42,000 Object Database
- LIGHTWEIGHT COMPUTERIZED EQUAORIAL MOUNT: The HEQ5 is ideal for beginning astrophotographers, or skilled astronomers looking for a lightweight computerized equatorial mount.
- HEAVY DUTY ROLLER BEARINGS: Heavy duty all-metal roller bearings on both right ascension or declination axis.
- BUILT-IN ILLUMINATED POLAR FINDERSCOPE: Included with the mount is a built-in illuminated Polar finderscope, helping users with quick and easy polar alignment..
- ALL-METAL CONSTRUCTION: Beefy, all-metal construction provides 30-pound payload capacity perfect for all but the heaviest optical tubes.
- 42,000 OBJECT DATABASE: SynScan hand controller with 42,000 plus object database will keep even the most experienced astronomer busy for countless observing nights.
Rank No. #8
Orion EQ-26 Motorized Equatorial Telescope Mount and Tripod
- Sturdy EQ-26 mount provides a robust equatorial support system for medium-sized telescopes weighing up to 26 lbs.
- Integrated right ascension and declination stepper motors provide sidereal tracking as well as slewing up to 800x sidereal and precision electronic centering via dual-axis hand controller
- Vixen-style dovetail saddle provides quick attachment and removal of any telescope with compatible dovetail mounting bar
- Stainless steel tube-leg tripod features a spreader brace/accessory tray and built-in polar alignment scope
- Requires 12V, 5A power supply (sold separately); includes DC cigarette-lighter style power cable
Rank No. #9
YUEOCT Telescope Scope Adapter Mount Base Dovetail Saddle Clamp with M6 M8 Countersunk Bores for Vixen Style Rail Bar Plate Astronomical OTA Tripod Equatorial Mount Head - Support Drop-in Mounting
- 【Vixen-style Dovetail Saddle】 Designed to accept the Vixen-style dovetail plates. Features large knob with long stem for better stability and reliability.
- 【Support Drop-in Mounting】 It allows for drop-in loading by tilting and lowering the dovetail plate into the saddle.
- 【M6 & M8 Countersunk Bores】 There are two M8 countersunk bores with a spacing of 35mm (1.38"), four M6 countersunk bores with a spacing of 38mm (1.5"), one M6 countersunk bore 19mm (0.75") from center. M6 countersunk bores also accept 1/4" screws. They help you properly attach saddle to equatorial mount head and optical tube assembly.
- 【1/4" & 3/8" Threaded Holes】 3/8" threaded hole (with 1/4" adapter) in the center allows you to quickly attach the saddle to the tripod or other bracket that with 3/8" or 1/4" screw. 3/8" to 1/4" screw adapter is included.
- 【Reference Scale】 The dovetail saddle with reference scale of 1mm increments on both sides for easy adjustments.
Rank No. #10
SVBONY 4.72 inches Dovetail Mounting Plate Telescope Short Version 120mm for OTA Equatorial Tripod
- Attach all manner of accessories including telescope tube rings and astrophotography cameras equipped with a tripod socket
- Mount adapter provides threaded post for attaching instruments equipped with a 1/4"-20 threaded socket
- Vital accessory for obtaining star-trail photos with your EQ mount and a point-and-shoot, SLR or DSLR camera
- Black anodized, machined aluminum construction for rigid support of attached telescopes and accessories
- Attach one to all your telescopes for easy, no-tools swapping of instruments on your Orion mount and tripod
SaleRank No. #11
Sky Watcher Sky-Watcher AZ-GTI – Portable Computerized GoTo Alt-Az Mount for On-The-Go Astronomy – WiFi Enabled App Controlled – Time-Lapse and Panorama Photography Capable (S21110)
- TRAVEL-SIZED GOTO MOUNT: Weighing just 8. 6 pounds, this computerized Alt-Az tracking mount is perfect for portable, on-the-go, mobile astronomy.
- 11-POUND PAYLOAD CAPACITY: With a payload capacity of 11 pounds, the AZ-GTi can support most available telescope tubes, as well as most DSLR cameras.
- WIFI-ENABLED, APP CONTROLLED: Generating its own proprietary WiFi signal, the AZ-GTi blends 21st century technology with Sky-Watcher’s innovative astronomy equipment, allowing users to control their telescope from a smartphone or tablet.
- FREEDOM FIND DUAL ENCODERS: Utilizing Sky-Watcher’s patented dual-encoder technology, Freedom Find allows for accurate tracking as well as manual slewing without losing alignment.
- TIME-LAPSE AND PANORAMA READY: Using Sky-Watcher SynScan Pro app, create breathtaking time-lapse video and panoramas with the AZ-GTi’s photography mode. With the mount’s built-in SNAP port, shooting is fully automated.
SaleRank No. #12
Celestron – Tabletop Tripod for Astronomy Telescope – Compatible with NexStar SE and NexStar Evolution Telescopes – Sturdy Mini Tripod Ideal for Travel
- MINIATURE TRIPOD: Save space in your car or travel bag by with a mini travel tripod for your computerized telescope. Perfect for any elevated surface such as a picnic table or tailgate.
- SOLID, STURDY BASE: Works with your Celestron NexStar Evolution or Celestron NexStar SE computerized telescope.
- LEVEL LIKE A PRO: Features adjustment knobs and a bubble level to ensure the telescope is perfectly level, even if the tabletop is not.
- SECURE FIT: Three captured screws securely lock your mount and telescope to the tripod.
- CONVENIENT AND PORTABLE: Tripod legs fold in for easy transport
Rank No. #13
Ueasy L-Type Metal Binocular Fixed Bracket Tripod Adapter Mount Holder Tripod Bracket - for Connecting Binocular Telescope and Camera Tripod Universal
- Meet Your Need - Do you want it for you, becuause it is a simple device that does it's job well.when you Connecting Binocular Telescope And Camera Tripod by this Bracket,you will find it so easy to view the beatiful birds, stars moon and so on.
- Work For You - It is low profile and has the extra threaded hole in the bracket that fits the head screw and spring- loaded button that most tripod heads have. This allows your heavy binoculars to be very stable on the tripod, make your binoculars complete the strong connection.
- More Stable To View - Can you imagine that you can enjoy the scenery easily? Just relaxing your hands, watching and filming the sky And watching all the beatiful birds in passing,So much easier to view stars and moon.
- High Quality - all metal construction,anodic oxidation treatment,durable steady for a long-term use.
- Color and Weight - black,35g,Size: approx,50*75mm(L*H).Twin 1/4" thread connections to tripod, provides a rigid and eliminate image-shake in high-power binoculars.
Rank No. #14
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro Pack – Motorized DSLR Night Sky Tracker Equatorial Mount for Portable Nightscapes, Time-Lapse and Panoramas – Wi-Fi App Camera Control – Long Exposure (S20512)
- Portable nightscape tracking platform: Motorized portable tracking platform perfect for capturing incredible detail of the Milky Way, eclipses and other astronomical objects.
- Wide-field astrophotography: The unique, modular design allows for integration with existing photographic tripods. Wide-field astrophotography as well as time-lapse video and telescopic use are all possible with the Star Adventurer 2i.
- New features: The new, upgraded Star Adventurer 2i includes Wi-Fi, allowing for smartphone control using Sky-Watcher’s free SAM Console app.
- Equarorial base: Deluxe Equatorial base helps position the Star Adventurer 2i at the perfect angle for polar alignment.
Rank No. #15
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Belt-driven, Motorized, Computerized Hand Controller with 42,900+ Celestial Object Database
- PRECISE ACCURATE GOTO: Computerized, motorized GoTo German equatorial telescope mount capable of accurately tracking astronomical objects for both visual observing and astrophotography
- BELT DRIVEN STEPPER MOTORS provide whisper-quiet slewing with renowned precision and accuracy while virtually eliminating Periodic Error
- 44-POUND PAYLOAD: Beefy, all-metal construction provides 44-pound payload capacity, perfect for all but the heaviest optical tubes
- BUILT-IN ILLUMINATED POLAR FINDERSCOPE provides quick and easy polar alignment
- 42,000plus OBJECT DATABASE: SynScan hand controller with 42,000plus object database will keep even the most experienced astronomer busy for countless observing nights. Tripod Leg Diameter: 2".Power Type: 12V (4 amp minimum). Latitude Range (degrees): May-65. Mounting Saddle Type: D/V
SaleRank No. #16
Orion 52587 VersaGo E-Series Altazimuth Mount Head with Tripod, Black
- Sturdy single-arm altazimuth mount with adjustable tripod at an affordable price
- Micro-motion altitude and azimuth controls allow precise aiming, framing, and tracking of target objects
- Provides stable support for spotting scopes, small telescopes and binoculars weighing up to 11 lbs.
- Tripod can be adjusted to hold attached instruments as high as 57.25" and as low as 36"
- Weighs 8 lbs., 5oz.
Rank No. #17
Ball Head with Handle All Metal Panoramic Tripod Ball Heads Camera Mount Tripod Arca Swiss Ball Head with Two Quick Release Plates for Tripod, DSLR, Camcorder, Telescope, Max Load 22lbs/10kg (Sliver)
- 【Excellent Quality】The ball head with handle made of ultra-high strength aviation aluminium alloy, CNC processed, 0.1MM machining tolerance, anodic oxidation. In a word, the ball head mount is solid ,stable and high quality.
- 【Removable Handle】The tripod ball head is equipped with a fast moving handle, which improves the operation efficiency by three times. You can install or disassemble the handle according to your needs and preferences.
- 【Large Load-bearing, Compact and Portable】The maximum load-bearing capacity of ball head camera mount is 22.1 lbs/10kg. Weight：0.82 pounds, ball head diameter 28 mm.
- 【Precision Adjustment】2 * 180 degrees, 5 degrees per scale, and horizontal bubble to meet the needs of accurate photography. Safety slot always protects your camera from accidents and mini shoe plate is easy to use.
- 【Widely Applicable】3/8"screw holes at the bottom of the ball head and easy to install tripod, monopod, camera slider and mini tripod. With 1/4" screw thread on top, for installing camera, DV, mobile phone, telescope. (Gifts:Quick Release Plate, Phone Clip, Handle Screw,1/4” to 3/8” Screw)
Rank No. #18
Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount
- Weight Capacity up to 18 Pounds
- Height range from 36" to 53"
- Spreader Plate with Eyepiece Holders
- Slow Motion Control Cables Included
- Head adjustable to be 45° from the vertical
SaleRank No. #19
VANKEY Cellphone Telescope Adapter Mount, Universal Phone Scope Mount, Work with for Spotting Scope, Telescope, Microscope, Monocular, Binocular, for iPhone, Samsung, HTC, LG and More
- 【Enjoy Exploring Fun】With Vankey plastic cell phone telescope adapter - TMP09, connect your phone with telescope or microscope to explore far beautiful scene and amazing micro world.
- 【Applicable Eyepiece Range】ONLY fits the outer diameter range of the eyepiece is 22-44 mm / 0.87-1.73 inch. For the microscope, astronomical telescope, binoculars, monocular, it works with the most models. For the spotting scopes, only works with few models, not for Vortex Razor / Viper / Diamondback, Kowa TSN, Leupold SX etc, so please measure the outer diameter of your eyepiece before ordering. (or choose the big version Bluesky V1-L,V-M2)
- 【Applicble Phone Width Range】Fits the phone width range is 55-85 mm / 2.16-3.35 inch, such as iPhone, Samsung etc. May NOT properly fit Pixel series, Samsung Galaxy S20/S21/S22 series, because the volume and power button on these phones are on the same side, which may cause the phone clamp wing to squeeze the side button. If your phone with armored case or bulky case, remove it to ensure the phone fits in the phone clamp well.
- 【Safe & Lightweight】The surface touching with phone and eyepiece is covered by soft EVA pad, that prevents your device from being scratched or damaged. Both the body and the phone clamp are made of high strength plastic, lightweight, not fragile.
- 【Customer Service】1 year warranty, 90-day money back guarantee. If our cell phone adapter does not work with your optics device, or you are not clear about how to use it, please contact us for help, we'll reply to you within 24 hours.
SaleRank No. #20
Orion EQ-13 Equatorial Telescope Mount and Tripod
- Sturdy EQ-13 mount provides a robust equatorial support system for small and medium-sized telescopes weighing up to 13 lbs.
- Allows manual tracking of celestial objects so they don't drift out of your telescope's field of view while you're observing
- Stainless steel adjustable-height tripod features a twist-on accessory tray to hold your extra eyepiece(s) and other accessories
- Vixen-style dovetail saddle provides quick attachment and removal of any telescope with compatible dovetail mounting bar
- Accommodates electronic motor drive for hands-free tracking of celestial objects
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FAQ:
Q: What is the best telescope mount?
A: The best telescope mount for astrophotography is the German equatorial mount with GoTo controller. The most common mounts for astrophotography are HQE5 Pro and NEQ6 Pro.
Q: What are the types of telescope mounts?
A: Fortunately, there are only two types of telescope mounts to choose from: alt-azimuth and equatorial mounts.
Q: What is an equatorial mount telescope?
A: An equatorial mount telescope is one equipped with a clock drive that keeps the equatorial axis of the Earth, known as its right ascension, in synchronized motion with the perpendicular axis of the sky, known as its declination. The clock drive will keep the mount in synchronization with any fixed objects in…