The Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 Mount Head supports most mid-range telescope OTAs and has a 30 lb payload capacity. Designed for a flexible workflow, the AZ-EQ5 is equally suitable for the beginner astronomer interested in astrophotography, the seasoned professional imager, and educators. Part Alt-Az mount and part German equatorial, the AZ-EQ5 is a highly versatile mount. It's capable of aligning in either Alt-Az for casual observation, equatorial for serious astrophotography, or dual-OTA mode for astronomy outreach with twice the impact.

Supports Most Mid-Range Telescope OTA    30 lb Payload Capacity    Alt-Az Mount/German Equatorial/Dual OTA    High Torque Motor Controller    Dual Encoders    Dual SNAP Shutter Release Ports    Retractable Counterweight Bar    Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are there butterfly or thumb screws matching the extension tube, to enable quick setup & removal?

A: No there are none.

Q: 2. What's the cable model to connect tracker to camera to user with intervalometer?

A: The cable will attach to the camera body directly. Need to know make and model of the camera.

Q: 3. Would I be able to operate the mount, with my smartphone, from a location where there is no cell service?

A: Yes. The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit (with Tripod and Pier Extension) can be used with your smartphne even if there is no cell service available.

Q: 4. Will the pier extension fit into an HEQ5 mount? Or just the Az-EQ5?

A: The MFR needs to be contacted for this answer.

Q: 5. Can you use a power source other than AA batteries?

A: When using the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit the user will be able to also use the Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT Power Pack,(BH #CEPTLLTPP), instead of the AA batteries..

Q: 6. How tall is the tripod?

A: The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit (with Tripod and Pier Extension) BH #SKSAGTIMK • MFR #S20595 has a Height Adjustment Range of 26.8 to 44.5" / 68.1 to 113 cm

Q: 7. The Specs states that this mount has a 44 lb / 19.96 kg (without Counterweight). Does the addition of the counter weights lower the payload capacity? I was hoping to pair this mount with the Sky-Watcher 10" f/3.94 Quattro Imaging Newtonian Telescope (OTA Only). Would this combination work?

A: You should have no problems even with counter weights

Q: 8. What’s the full package size and weight? Need to know to ask a friend to bring it to me.

A: The box is 44 x 12.88 x 12.5 inches and weighs 26 pounds.

Q: 9. Are there butterfly or thumb screws to enable quick setup and removal?

A: Sorry there are none.

Q: 10. What kind of plate do is needed to mount a DSLR to this mount? And where can one be obtained? What is the part name and number?

A: The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit (with Tripod and Pier Extension) can work with either plate; Losmandy V-Series Dovetail Plate (4"), B&H # LOVUP4 MFR # VUP4, https://bhpho.to/4ahw3CZ Or iOptron 7" Vixen Style Universal Dovetail Plate, BH #IO8422178, https://bhpho.to/4cjBtzp And you should get this as well, Oben 1/4"-20 Screw with D-Ring for QR Plates (https://bhpho.to/49TJFoi).