Telescope-Service Mounts

Telescope-Service - Your Expert for Telescopes, Mounts, Binoculars, Spotting Scopes and Accessories. We offer a broad selection of eyepieces, filters, accessories for astro-imaging and many more interesting items.

Mounts

A mount is an equally important part of any telescope as the optical tube. Different telescopes need different mounts. Of course we also sell the mounts separately - that way you can find the proper base for any existing telescope.

Below you will find details on many of the mounts we offer. Further mounts will be added with time. In the meantime please see our German website for further mounts.

Easy Payment: We offer our customers several easy and fast payment methods. You will receive exact payment details when ordering or on request!


TS-AZ precise Alt-Azimuth mount	TeleOptic Giro - The Original the original: smooth alt-az mount	TeleOptic Giro Mini - The Original lightweight alt-az mount

Astro 3 Equatorial mount	Sky View Equatorial mount	Astro 4 Equatorial mount	Astro 5 DX Equatorial mount

Celestron ADM Powerful Equatorial mount	EQ-6 / Orion Atlas Equatorial mount	Celestron CAM GoTo 40,000+ object database (separate page)


VIXEN Porta - AZ Mount with slow motion controls		VIXEN GP-DX astrophotographical mount	VIXEN SPHINX GoTo mount	VIXEN New Atlux heavy equatorial mount


GM 8 Losmandy's smallest - for telescopes up to 15kgs	G 11 Losmandy's most popular - still very portable when disassembled - for telescopes up to 30kgs	Titan Losmandy's largest - a full-grown observatory grade mount

Observatory Mounts - Made in Europe

GM 2000 Load capacity up to approx. 50kgs telescope weight	GM 4000 Load capacity up to approx. 100kgs telescope weight

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

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TS-AZ - Precise Alt-Azimuth Mount
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TS AZ - 1/4" photo tripod version

The TS AZ is a precise and portable alt-azimuth mount for smaller telescopes and spotting scopes weighing up to around 1.5 or 2 kgs.

It has 360° worm gears in both axes, allowing for precise tracking of celestial objects or moving terrestrial objects.

The image to the left shows a small 80/400mm (3.1" f/5) refractor on the TS AZ (tabletop version).

We offer three different versions of the TS AZ:

- Tabletop version

- version with 1/4" photographical thread (can be fitted onto all common photographical tripods)

- version with M-10 thread (compatible to most common astronomical tripods like the Vixen or Synta models)

Quick Exchange Coupling
With the practical quick exchange coupling you can attach or remove your telescope, spotting scope or binoculars within just a few seconds. We also offer the fitting dovetail plates (compatible to the Vixen/Synta standard).

Accessories
The mount always comes complete with slow-motion cables. Dovetail plates are offered separately. The quick exchange coupling is compatible to the Vixen/Celestron/Synta standard.

Astronomical Observations
One special feature of this mount when compared to other models is that you actually can reach the zenith (the highest point in the sky) with it. The slow-motion controls in both axes using flexible shafts allow for precise tracking even at high magnifications.

Different versions of the TS AZ - Attention - Introductory Prices

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
TS AZ T	TS-AZ mount with tabletop tripod	1190.-
TS AZ F	TS-AZ mount with 1/4" photo thread. The mount can be attached to every photo tripod or other base using a 1/4" screw.	895.-
TS AZ M	TS-AZ with M-10 thread. Compatible to Vixen, Synta, ... tripods	1090.-
Tripod	Adjustable height aluminium tripod for the TS-AZ - with eyepiece tray	890.-
PS	Dovetail plate. You can attach this dovetail plate to the cradle rings of your telescope.	199.-
PS Foto	Short dovetail plate with 1/4" photo connection thread. With this dovetail plate you can directly attach your camera to the mount.	199.-
TS AZ Carrying Bag	Carrying bag for the TS-AZ. See image above.	150.-

Link to lots of accessories for astronomical mounts

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

Tele-Optic Giro
A portable and easy to use alt-azimuth mount for telescopes up to 18kgs

The Original TeleOptic Giro mount is a revolutionary alt-azimuth mount. It is supremely easy to use and offers a very good stability per weight of the mount. You use the mount like a Dobsonian telescope: Just push the telescope in whatever direction you want to point it. No need for slow motion controls, locking knobs, ...

The key to its optimal performance is friction: A special high-grade grease offers very smooth movements in both axes.

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Tele-Optic Giro II - Standard Setup
The base fits on standard GP-compatible tripods and has an M10 central thread. The large diameter of the base is 70mm, the smaller part in the center has 30mm diameter.

Tele-Optic Giro II - The Original

This supremely easy to use alt-azimuth mount carries telescopes up to approx. 18kgs. For telescopes beyond 7kgs we recommend to use a counterweight at the other arm.

The Giro's motto is "reduce to the minimum". You get a mount which is absolutely easy to use in every way. No need to fumble around with locking handles or slow motion knobs. Just push the telescope into whichever direction you choose and begin observin.

Setup is also as easy as it gets: Just set the mount down more or less horizontally. No need for exact levelling, polar alignment, ...

With its excellent mechanical quality and the high grade grease the mount offers very smooth movements in both axes.

Giro Tripods

The Tele-Optic Giro fits on GP-compatible tripods - Vixen GP, Synta EQ5, H-EQ5, TS Astro-5, ...

Giro II Deluxe

This variant of the Giro mount has a telescope arm on either side. You can operate two telescopes on one mount.

Based on the Giro you have an entirely new range of options. You could combine an optimized telescope for observing the planets with one optimized for rich-field "walkabouts" through the milky-way. In the end you might find that you can get much more joy from your hobby than you could before you had the Giro Deluxe!

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Quick Release Saddle Plate For Giro and Giro Mini

With the quick release saddle plate you can use standard Vixen / Synta format dovetail plates on the Giro. Many telescopes are already equipped with such plates. We also offer several different variants of these plates.

The big advantage is that you can easily balance the telescope and also set up and disassemble your gear within a few moments.

Transport Case For The Giro 2 and Giro 2 Deluxe

A practical case for transport and storage of your Giro.

There are also some compartments for accessories such as counterweights or adaptors.

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Prices:

Item No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
Giro2	Giro alt-azimuth mount with one arm for telescope connection. For telescopes up to approx. 18kgs.	2595.-
Giro2 Del	Giro 2 Deluxe alt-azimuth mount with two arms. You can attach two separate telescopes.	2910.-
Upgrade Deluxe	If you own a normal Giro 2 you can upgrade it with a second arm for telescope connection. This upgrade kit contains the necessary parts.	350.-
Giro Gegengewicht	Counterweight shaft for Giro 2, Giro Mini and Giro 2 Deluxe. Stainless steel. ... Fitting Counterweights You can use all EQ5 compatible counterweights	260.-
Giro Adapterplatte	Adaptor plate for connecting telescopes with tube rings to the Giro and Giro Mini. Stainless steel.	350.-
Giro Saddle Plate	Quick release saddle plate / dovetail clamp for Giro, Giro Deluxe and Giro Mini.	380.-
Giro Koffer	Nice and practical hard case for Giro and Giro Deluxe	710.-

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

Tele-Optic Giro Mini - TS Giro Mini XT Mount
Ultra compact alt-azimuth mount with surprising load capacity - up to approx. 9kgs

Giro Mini
The Giro Mini is the smaller sibling of the Giro II. It is extremely compact, very light and as easy to use as the larger Giro. Despite its minute size it carries instruments up to approx. 9kgs (given short lever arms). Both axes move very smoothly due to a sophisticated combination of high grade grease and tight production tolerances.

Tripod Connection
The Giro Mini has a flat base with a 3/8" and M10 central thread. As a result it works with Vixen GP and Synta EQ tripods, but also with all camera tripods. If your camera tripod has the smaller 1/4" thread you can use a small adaptor nut (optional, 1.80 Euros) for adaptation.

Telescope Connection
The arm of the Giro Mini is flat and has two M6 threads. You can use the same quick release saddle plate that also works with the Giro. Then you can attach all telescopes with Vixen format dovetail plates.

TS XT Tripod For Giro Mini
Our TS XT tripod is specifically recommended for the Giro Mini. It is adjustable in height from 76cm to 155cm and weighs only 2.3kgs. Despite its low weight the tripod is surprisingly rigid and works with telescope loads up to approx. 5kgs.

Fields of Use
The Giro Mini is particularly compact and light. It offers a great and smooth movement in both axes. These features turn the Giro Mini into one of our most warmly recommended mounts for portable use!

The mount carries even heavy loads with good stability. Movements in both axes remain smooth even under heavy strain. Other than many other alt-azimuth mounts you will have no problems reaching the zenith with the Giro Mini.

For instruments of over 3kgs we recommend to use counterweights to balance the mount.

Our " L-Bracket " allows you to use the Giro Mini even for binoculars or telescopes with a fixed eyepiece position opposite the dovetail plate. The L-Bracket fits directly into the optional quick release saddle plate of the Giro Mini. You can in turn attach another such saddle plate on the L-Bracket.

The binoculars will always be balanced no matter whether you watch an object close to the horizon or high up in the sky.

PS Foto Dovetail Plate

This short dovetail plate also fits into the Quick Release Saddle Plate of the Giro Mini and allows you to attach cameras, spotting scopes, ...

Without the L-Bracket the camera will be upright. If you want it in horizontal position you should use the L-Bracket instead or in addition.

Prices:

Item No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
Giro Mini	Giro Mini - ultra-portable alt-azimuth mount for telescopes up to approx. 9kgs. Without tripod. Tripod connection: M10, 3/8". 1/4" adaptation available optionally. Telescope connection: Flat surface with 2x M6 threads. Accepts the quick release saddle plate.	1895.-
Giro Mini XT	Giro Mini - ultra-portable alt-azimuth mount for telescopes up to approx. 9kgs - with XT tripod (76 to 155cm) Telescope connection: Flat surface with 2x M6 threads. Accepts the quick release saddle plate.	3325.-
Giro Saddle Plate	Quick release saddle plate / dovetail clamp for Giro, Giro Deluxe and Giro Mini.	380.-
Giro Gegengewicht	Counterweight shaft for Giro 2, Giro Mini and Giro 2 Deluxe. Stainless steel. ... Fitting Counterweights You can use all EQ5 compatible counterweights	260.-
PS Foto	Short dovetail plate with 1/4" camera thread. For cameras, spotting scopes, ... Requires Giro Saddle Plate	199.-
L Halter	L-Bracket for Giro Mini as described above. Including 1/4" screw. Requires Giro Saddle Plate	690.-

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

Bray Tablet Mount

Bray Tablet Mount on TS Hardwood Tripod with Intes Micro Alter M703

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The Bray Tablet Mount from our showroom. We use two of our TS Duomounts, that way one can put four different telescopes on one Tablet mount.

Tablet Mount with TS Refractor 127/820 and Intes Micro Alter M703 - both telescopes can be moved independently in altitude

Bray Tablet Mount with DF dovetail holder. In our opinion this represents the best and most massive dovetail holder we know.

Bray Stack Mount for truly independent movements of two telescopes

Telescope-Service is offering the phantastic and brand-new Bray Tablet Mount and Stack Mount. We are Bray's distributor for continental Europe.

Bray Tablet Mount

Alt-azimuth mounting heads for high performance telescopes that require smooth manual movement for high-power observing. Precision machined aluminium and stainless steel construction.

Each Tablet Mount is factory pre-loaded to provide smooth bearing motion in azimuth. A stainless steel locking knob is fitted so that azimuth pre-load friction may be adjusted or locked in position if required.

A centerless ground 316 stainless steel shaft is fitted into a precision reamed bearing housing for extremely smooth and rigid altitude movement with zero backlash. There are no aluminium-to-aluminium bearing surfaces anywhere on the mount. A stainless steel locking knob is fitted so that altitude pre-load friction may be adjusted or locked if required.

The locking knobs in altitude and azimuth hence allow a pre-set to be achieved, which provides the same amount of torque requirement for movement in both axis.

On both ends of the dual arm is fitted a Delrin 'glove', which is a seperate bearing in its own right. Each glove also has a stainless steel locking knob for locking the altitude movement of the glove, separate from locking the bearing arm shaft. This system thus allows the following alt-azimuth movements of two telescopes on the same mount - Simultaneous movement in azimuth of two telescopes, simultaneous movement in altitude of two telescopes, individual movement in altitude of two telescopes.

Each arm has a weight-carrying capacity of at least 23 kilos. So a single Tablet Mount can carry in excess of 46 kilos, 23 kilos per arm. (A Tablet Mount is capable of holding considerably more than 23 kilos per arm, however most telescopes of a compact or portable nature are below this weight). Consideration must be taken as to the choice of tripod used, as this is likely to be the weak link in the chain.

Tube assemblies including refractors, Maksutovs, SCTs and short tube Newtonians can be used on a Tablet Mount. A tube assembly can be attached directly to the gloves, or by a dovetail holder such as the dual-clamp Bray Dovetail Holder, or the Baader and APM units. If one heavy telescope is to be used, a factory-machined thread in the end of each arm allows the attachment of a counterweight bar and counterweight.

Bray Stack Mount

Essentially two Tablet Mounts stacked, with both independent and shared bearings in azimuth, and independent bearings in altitude. A Stack is factory pre-loaded to achieve smooth azimuth bearing motion, and the same reamed bearings in altitude. Each Tablet in a Stack system has a single arm which can move independently in both altitude and azimuth. Thus two telescopes on one mount can point at separate astronomical objects. A Stack has the same weight carrying capacity as a single Tablet Mount. (The stability and carrying capacity of both Tablet and Stack are helped by a mount footprint of 150mm). Both single arms are fitted with a Delrin glove. If one heavy telescope is to be used, a counterweight bar can be screw attached to the spare stainless steel arm. Each Tablet in a Stack has altitude and azimuth friction locking knobs, so independant movement of one telescope can be achieved whilst the other remains stationary. With the addition of the optional 'Stack Clamp', both Tablets can be locked together in azimuth. This allows two astronomical objects of different altitude to be observed, and both manually tracked simultaneously in azimuth, a useful feature when observing two planets.

Both the Tablet Mount and Stack represent the ultimate portable grab-and-go alt-azimuth platforms for airline travel, star parties and general backyard observing.

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
Tablet	Bray Tablet Mount head - comes equipped with one Bray dovetail holder. Fits on various tripods, for instance the TS Hardwood Tripod
Tablet GGW	Counterweight bar for Tablet mount - accepts Synta and Vixen counterweights)
Tablet Kupp	Bray DF dovetail holder for Tablet and Stack mount. A telescope is securely held by two stainless steel bolts.
Stack	Bray Stack Mount head - for independent movement of two telescopes. Fits on various tripods, including the TS Hardwood Tripod

Link to lots of accessories for astronomical mounts

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

Equatorial Mount Astro-3

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Newtonian reflector
(130mm aperture, 900mm focal length)
on Astro-3

Equatorial Mount Astro-3

This is a simple yet sturdy equatorial mount for comparatively small telescopes. The mount itself weighs around 5 kgs including its aluminium tripod.

You will get the mount head itself, one counterweight, the adjustable height aluminium tripod (80-120cm) and two flexible shafts for slow-motion control in both axes.

Capacity:
The mount solidly carries Newtonians up to 130mm aperture, refractors up to 90mm (short focal length versions up to 100mm) and Maksutov-Cassegrains up to 130mm aperture. The telescope should not weigh more than 4 kgs.

Quick Exchange Coupling:
The Astro-3 already features a quick exchange coupling (a rare property of such small mounts). You just need to lock or unlock one single screw in order to attach or remove the telescope. The dovetail plate remains fixed on the telescope. The standard version of this mount does not come with a dovetail plate.

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
Astro 3	Equatorial mount Astro-3 with adjustable height aluminium tripod and quick exchange coupling. Without dovetail plate	Unavailable
PS	Dovetail plate	199.-

Link to lots of accessories for astronomical mounts

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Simple motor drive with battery pack

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Stepper motor drive with hand controller

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Dovetail plate for Astro-3

Accessories for the Astro-3
The compact Astro-3 can already be fitted with a motor drive for automatic tracking of the stars. There are two different versions:

Simple RA Motor Drive - EMD Astro
An electronically stabilized DC motor makes for vibration-free and constant tracking of celestial objects. Just switch it on and the telescope will automatically follow whatever object you're observing. You can also release the motor and track manually.

Stepper Motor Drive With Hand Controller - MD Astro
A precise, crystal-controlled stepper motor provides exact tracking of all celestial objects. For amateurs interested in astronomical photography there are two different correcting speeds. You can also switch between tracking on the northern and southern hemisphere. Of course you can also release the motor and track manually.

Dovetail Plate for Astro-3
This dovetail plate is used to attach any telescope to the Astro-3. It is compatible with Vixen or Synta mounts. Unfortunately you cannot use standard Synta dovetail plates with the Astro-3, though.

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
EMD Astro 3	Simple motor drive for Astro 3	725.-
MD Astro 3	Stepper motor drive for Astro 3 - with hand controller	1035.-
PS	Dovetail plate	199.-

Link to lots of additional accessories for astronomical mounts

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

Equatorial Mount Sky View

The SkyView is a relatively lightweight equatorial mount that packs quite a heavy load. It is well-made and all parts of the worm gear can be adjusted precisely.

A single axis motor-drive as well as a polar alignment scope are available as optional accessories.

The mount is easy to use and ideal for those new to amateur astronomy. There are slow-motion controls in both axes and big locking clamps. You can set the mount for a wide range of northern or southern latitudes by means of a fine adjustment screw, then lock it firmly with a large clamp.

You can remove the mount head from the tripod without any tools. The tripod is a sturdy adjustable height model.

The mount will carry short 150mm Newtonian telescopes with good stability. Alternatively it will carry refractors up to 100mm aperture (or up to 120mm aperture short tube refractors).

Prices and Accessories

One of the major pro's of the SkyView mount is its great value for money. Mechanical craftmanship is very good and compares favorably to Japanese mounts of similar design.

We offer many accessories for the SkyView mount:

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
Sky View	Sky View equatorial mount - with slow motion cables, adjustable height aluminium tripod	2025.-
Sky Pol - Set	Polar alignment scope for Sky View. Works on both the northern and southern hemispheres - if you buy the polar alignment scope together with a Sky View mount you can have it at a much lower than regular price.	265.-
Sky Pol	Polar alignment scope for Sky View. Works on both the northern and southern hemispheres	505.-
MD SV	RA motor drive for the Sky View	1330.-

Link to lots of accessories for astronomical mounts

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

Saddle Plate for the SkyView Equatorial Mount

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Quick Exchange Coupling for Sky View

Saddle Plate for the SkyView Equatorial Mount:

The dovetail holder allows you to attach your telescope to the mount within just a few seconds. Using a standard dovetail plate (compatible to common Vixen, Celestron, SkyWatcher ... models) you will just have to tighten one single screw (of course without the need for any tools) to attach the telescope. This will take you but a few seconds. Removing the telescope is just as easy and quick.

Bringing the telescope into balance is also made easier by the quick exchange coupling system. Instead of opening the two cradle rings and moving the telescope tube you can just loosen the dovetail holder's locking screw a bit and move the entire optical tube assembly.

Using the saddle plate you can also attach many spotting scopes or other optical equipment to the mount. Just buy the fitting dovetail plate and fix it to the spotting scope. From then on attaching the spotting scope to the mount is just as simple as attaching any telescope.

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
Schnellkup	Dovetail clamp including adaptation to the Sky View and EQ3	575.-
Schnellkup Super Polaris	Dovetail clamp including adaptation to the Vixen Super Polaris and Super Polaris DX	675.-
	fitting dovetail plates

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

SkyView - an Alt-Azimuth / Equatorial Hybrid

The mount's polar axis can be set to latitudes up to 80°. This, in combination with the adjustable height tripod, allows you to turn the mount into a heavy alt-azimuth mount for joyful terrestrial observations. The missing 10° can be gained by adjusting the three tripod legs accordingly.

This makes the mount especially interesting for amateur astronomers who want to scan the sky with their telescope without having to bother with polar alignment. Additionally terrestrial observations can be done with the mount in alt-azimuth mode. With the manual slow-motion controls you can now track ships on the horizon or birds in mid-flight.

Capacity:
In alt-az mode the SkyView will carry telescopes or spotting scopes up to 9 kgs. You should use counterweights if your telescope weighs more than 5 kgs.

The Major Advantage Over Conventional Alt-Azimuth Mounts:
There are slow-motion controls in both axes. This allows for precise tracking of celestial objects or any other moving objects you might want to watch.

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

Equatorial Mount Astro 4
A portable and sturdy mount with polar scope

The Astro-4 is a very affordable yet sturdy multi-purpose equatorial mount for medium sized telescopes up to approx. 6kgs.

It is Suitable For The Following Telescopes (Examples):

- Refractors up to 127mm aperture
- Newtonian telescopes up to 200mm aperture
- Maksutov Cassegrains up to 150mm aperture
- Schmidt Cassegrains up to 200mm aperture

The left image shows the Astro-4 with a 102mm aperture refractor.

Telescope Quick Release Clamp

The Astro-4 uses the same dovetail format that is used in the Vixen GP, Synta EQ5 and TS Astro-5. It allows you to attach and remove the telescope within a few seconds. We offer several fitting dovetail plates below.

Features / Scope of Delivery

The Astro-4 comes with a sturdy yet portable aluminium tripod.

The scope of delivery includes two flexible shafts for manual slow-motion controls.

The counterweight shaft can be retracted for easier portability (similar to H-EQ5 and EQ6). It turns along with the mount which allows for piggyback astro imaging.

The telescope quick release clamp allows you to switch between telescopes easily. You will require an optional dovetail plate if your telescope isn't already equipped with one.

RA Motor Drive - Upgrade

We offer a motor drive for the Astro-4 which will then automatically move the mount's RA axis to track the celestial objects.

Prices:

Item No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
Astro 4	Equatorial mount Astro-4 with manual slow motion controls, polar scope, adjustable height aluminium tripod
MD Astro 4	motor drive for Astro-4.

Link to lots of accessories for astronomical mounts

fitting dovetail plates

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

Equatorial Mount Astro-5

Astro-5 with optional dovetail plate

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equatorial mount Astro-5 with polar alignment scope - the optional dovetail plate is not included

The mount is made in China. The value for money is excellent.

Equatorial Mount Astro-5

This mount is very sturdy, well-made and can be upgraded with an illuminated polar alignment scope, single- or dual axis motor drive and even GoTo.

Capacity:
The Astro-5 sturdily carries telescopes of up to 9 kgs (depending on the lever arm and the use, i.e. visual or photographical). The mount head weighs 4.5 kgs, the old aluminium tripod has now been replaced by a more sturdy steel tube tripod, thus further increasing the mount's capacity. Here are a few examples of what the mount will carry:

Newtonian of up to 200mm aperture (lightweight), 8" Schmidt-Cassegrains, Refractors up to 130mm aperture (or 150mm short focal length versions), Maksutov-Cassegrains up to 200mm aperture.

If you want to do astronomical photography you should calculate the instrument size and weight more conservatively.

Telescopes are attached to this mount using a dovetail plate compatible to the Vixen/Synta/Celestron standard. Dovetail plates for different telescopes are available separately and are not included in the normal scope of delivery.

Astro Imaging:
Of course you can fit this mount for astronomical photography. The mount meets the requirements of precise polar alignment (fine adjustment in azimuth and altitude). You can fit both single- or dual axis drives.

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
Astro 5 DX	Equatorial mount Astro-5 with slow-motion knobs and a sturdy adjustable height steel tube tripod Incl. illuminated polar alignment scope!

Link to lots of accessories for astronomical mounts

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Dual axis motor drive for Astro-5

Motor Drives for the Astro-5

The motor drives are crystal-controlled for precise tracking. Both the single and dual axis motor drives come complete with motor(s), hand controller and battery pack (batteries not included). There is also a clutch which allows manual movement slow-motion in both axes.

The motors are in a beautiful metal housing. The hand controller is very ergonomic. The motor drive is powered with 12V DC.

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
MD Astro 5	Single axis motor drive for Astro-5 - with hand controller	1570.-
DMD Astro 5	Dual axis motor drive for Astro-5 - with hand controller	2300.-

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Dovetail plate

Dovetail Plates for the Astro-5

The dovetail plate is the connecting element between the mount and the telescope. The plates must be rigid and strong and must not transmit vibrations. We offer several different models of dovetail plates.

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
PS	Simple dovetail plate - length: 18.7cm	199.-
PS Foto	Short dovetail plate with 1/4" photo connection thread. With this dovetail plate you can directly attach your camera to the mount.	199.-
PSA 20	massive aluminium dovetail plate - length: 20cm	470.-
PSA 40	massive aluminium dovetail plate - length: 40cm	575.-

Link to lots of additional accessories for astronomical mounts

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

Our Powerful Workhorse - Celestron ADvanced Mount (ADM)
an excellent quality German Equatorial Mount - better than the Chinese standard

With their excellent Advanced Mount (ADM) Celestron has introduced an equatorial mount that shares only its basic appearance with its Chinese counterparts. Everything about this mount indeed resembles advances over its predecessor. All essential mechanical parts - the gears, the bearings, the optional tracking motors - are made to very high standards. The result is a surprisingly strong mount that is a functional basis both for astro-imaging and for demanding visual observations.

On the image to the left you can see the ADM with the Celestron Newtonian telescope 200/1000mm - an excellent astrophotographical and visual setup.

Technical specifications in short:

Capacity:	up to approx. 12 kgs depending on the length of the tube and other factors. Example telescopes: 6" refractor, lightweight 10" Newtonian, 9" Schmidt-Cassegrain)
Tripod:	ultra-heavy duty steel tube tripod - the same tripod that is used in much heavier mounts. The heavy tripod adds enormously to the stability of the entire mount.
Weight:	the mount head weighs 5.9kgs
Bearings:	the RA axis has a roller bearing for enhanced stability and precision. The Dec axis has a smooth friction bearing.
Quick Exchange Coupling:	Telescopes can be attached to the Celestron Advanced Mount by means of a quick exchange coupling. The coupling is fully compatible to the Synta / Chinese-EQ standard and will accept standard dovetail plates.

Features of the ADM:

The foundation of any good mount is its tripod. Too weak a tripod will compromise the stability of the entire mount - a common problem with many common mounts available today. Celestron has learned from this and has decided to put the ADM on an extremely massive steel tube tripod of 8kgs. A similar tripod is used on the much heavier EQ-6 mount. We were surprised by how much this adds to the stability of the mount as a whole!

With this mount Celestron has returned to the proven design of attaching the tracking motors on the outside, not encapsuled in the narrow housing of the mount itself. As a consequence you can easily exchange the motors for other, more powerful motors - this would be next to impossible in an encapsuled design as on other mounts of this price range.

An additional advantage is that you will retain the ability of manual slow-motion. You will not be lost when your batteries are empty, just continue using your mount manually!

The motors which Telescope-Service offers for the Celestron ADM have much more precise gears than the standard motors, an enormous advantage for astronomical photography!

With its ball bearing worm gears (in other, similar mounts a simple plastic friction bearing is used) the tracking accuracy is further enhanced. In addition a better mechanical stability is the result.

Modular Kit - ADM:

An enormous advantage of the Celestron ADM is that you can choose the exact version of this mount according to your needs and budget. You can start with the basic module (mount plus tripod) and buy accessories like the dual axis motor drive and polar alignment scope later on.

You will find a list of the different versions with prices below.

- Prices - Different Versions - Without Telescopes and Accessories
- More Technical Specifications (Motors...)
- A Short Comparison with the H-EQ5

Modular Kits - ADM - with Prices:

You can choose the exact version of the Celestron ADM according to your needs and budget. The Celestron ADM can always grow with your evolving needs.

The basic version always included the tripod and a counterweight.

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
91517C	Advanced Mount with ultra-heavy duty steel tube tripod, manual slow-motion controls and one counterweight	4750.-
ADM fot	Advanced Mount basic kit plus dual axis motor drive with high quality TS stepper motors; incl. TS polar alignment scope Motor Drive for the Celestron ADM	6980.-
ADM fot DEL	Like ADM fot - but: instead of the standard motor drive controller this version of the Celestron ADM comes equipped with the intelligent drive controller Powerflex MTS3-SLP with adjustable correcting speeds and electronical correction of the periodic error (PEC)	9880.-
91518C = CAM	Celestron Computerised Advanced Mount (CAM) - a GoTo capable mount based on the ADM	9850.-
Accessories for the Celestron ADM
GP Pol	Polar alignment scope - you will not need to use setting circles. This polar alignment scope uses the comfortable Big-dipper / Cassiopeia method for polar alignment.	710.-
Pol-Bel	Illumination device for the polar alignment scope of the ADM.	350.-
ADM GoTo Kit	Powerful GoTo motors and electronics. Turn your ADM into the a powerful GoTo capable computerised mount identical to the original Celestron CAM	6980.-
BA 2452250	Foam fitted aluminium case for the ADM	1690.-

Link to lots of additional accessories for astronomical mounts

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

Further Technical Specifications

The RA axis has proper ball bearings unlike many other mounts in this class. As a result the mechanical stability is greatly enhanced.

Movement in both axes is much smoother and more precise than in other comparable mounts. The weight-carrying capacity of this mount is much larger. The mount is not only more sturdy but also more precise.

As a consequence the Celestron ADM is very well suited for astronomical photography - even long exposure times with long focal length telescopes is easily possible.

Our experience with many Chinese mounts is that the major problem that makes astro-imaging much more troublesome isn't the worm gears, but rather the motor gears. The non-periodic error caused by cheap motors cannot be corrected by electronical PEC devices.

The ADM has the big advantage that motors are attached on the outside, allowing for the use of high-quality motors with much better performance. The TS stepper motors that we offer in the DMD ADM are very precise and allow for high-performance astro-imaging.

The Motor Drive for the Celestron Advanced Mount - DMD ADM

The motors we offer for the Celestron ADM are powerful, good quality stepper motors. The motor gears are particularly precise to eliminate the non-periodic tracking error. As a result these motors are well suited for astro-photographical use.

The motors have a robust metal body, making them virtually shock-proof. The connection of the controller cables is mechanically robust as well, it will not break off in the field as some others are prone to do.

Manual Slow-Motion Control
We find it very helpful to be able to control any mount manually in addition to the motor control. Manual control will work even if the batteries are empty and are very intuitive to use. For this reason we offer our motor drive with manual clutches as a standard. Just loosen the thumbscrew and you can move both axes with the slow-motion control knobs (always included) or flexible cables (optional accessories).

The crystal-controlled DK-3 drive controller offers a setting speed of up to 32x. Power supply is 12V DC, a battery pack is already included (w/o batteries).

DK-3 controller, TS stepper motors, clutches and gears form the motor drive of the "ADM fot".

With the DMD ADM the Celestron Advanced Mount is well suited for most astrophotographical purposes. For extra-long exposure times, more comfort and easier use we offer an advanced, intelligent motor drive controller able to correct for the periodical error automatically.

Non-periodic tracking errors, like those caused by motor gears, are no problem with the Celestron ADM. The periodic error can be reduced automatically using the Powerflex MTS3-SLP drive controller. This controller is the heart of the "ADM fot DEL", along with the powerful TS stepper motors.

The most important features of the MTS3-SLP:
- Periodic Error Correction (PEC)
- Correction of the play in the Declination gears
- supplies Autoguider control
- customizable correction speeds
- serial RS 232 connection

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

A Short Comparison - Celestron Advanced Mount (ADM) vs. H-EQ5


Celestron ADM	H-EQ5

The new Celestron Advanced Mount (ADM) challenges the popular H-EQ5. Both mounts are comparable regarding price and features. Still, there are several interesting differences:

The Tripod:
Both the H-EQ5 and the ADM have steel-tube tripods. The tripod of the ADM is much stronger than the tripod of the H-EQ5. The steel legs have a diameter of 51mm (ADM) vs. 38mm (H-EQ5). The ADM tripod has a larger variability in height (ADM: 74 - 128cm, H-EQ5: 83 - 103.5cm). As a consequence the ADM is more flexible regarding the telescope it is to carry. Long refractors and Newtonian reflectors work equally well. The ADM tripod weighs about 7.5kgs, the H-EQ5 tripod weighs about 4.5kgs.

Mechanical Strength and Vibrations:
At first glimpse the H-EQ5 seemed a bit stronger than the ADM. Near maximum load the H-EQ5 gave a stronger impression. When it came to vibration dampening (important under windy conditions and during focusing), the situation was exactly the opposite.

Equipped with a 10" Newtonian (tube weight: 10kgs) we tested the vibration dampening of both mounts. We gave either setup a similar mechanical impulse and took the time until the vibrations had disappeared. The mechanical impulse was about as strong as a strong blast of wind.

The H-EQ5 took approx. 7 seconds until the vibrations had disappeared, the ADM needed only about 4 seconds.

It seems that this is due to the shorter lever arms and the more massive tripod of the ADM.

Our overall impression was that the H-EQ5 and ADM are both able to carry similar payloads with basically similar stability.

The Motors and the Motor Drive Controller - Possible Upgrades:
In this field the clear winner is the Celestron ADM. On the ADM the motors are attached on the outside of the mount, the H-EQ5 has them encapsuled in the mount housing. The standard motors of the H-EQ5 have quite poor gears resulting in a massive non-periodical tracking error. Since motors are attached on the outside of the ADM it is easy to equip this mount with powerful and precise motors such as those used in the TS dual axis motor drive for Celestron ADM. Changing the motors of the H-EQ5 is much more difficult and not available as an off-the-shelf solution.

For the ADM the original Celestron GoTo drive is available from TS. With this you can easily turn the ADM into a proper GoTo mount.

Manual Slow-Motion Controls:
It has been often criticised that the H-EQ5 doesn't offer manual slow-motion controls. In order to move the mount manually you have to loosen the clutches and move the mount by hand, which is quite regularly not sufficiently precise. The motor drive on the other hand is too slow for that purpose.

The ADM offers both manual slow-motion controls and faster (twice as fast as the H-EQ5 in the case of the ADM fot) motorised setting speeds. The clutches that allow you to use the manual slow-mo controls are operated by a large thumbscrew that can be easily operated with gloves on.

The Counterweight Bar:
In this case the H-EQ5 has a certain advantage. The counterweight bar can be retracted into the mount body for easier transport. In the case of the ADM the counterweight bar can be unscrewed for transport. The ADM counterweight bar is thicker than that of the H-EQ5. Its diameter is identical with the Vixen GP series, allowing for interesting combinations.

Quick Exchange Coupling:
Both mounts have a quick exchange coupling for easy setup or breakdown. Telescopes can be attached within seconds using a largely standardised dovetail plate.

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

Equatorial Mount H-EQ5

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equatorial mount H-EQ5 with polar alignment scope, dual axis drive and two counterweights (standard accessories)

Equatorial Mount H-EQ5

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
H-EQ5	Equatorial mount H-EQ5 with dual axis motor drive, polar alignment scope, heavy duty steel tube tripod, 2 heavy counterweights and 1 dovetail plate	6490.-
H-EQ5 Skyscan	Equatorial mount H-EQ5 with Skyscan GoTo drive	9595.-
H-EQ5 Skyscan Nachruestung	Upgrade kit: consisting of Skyscan GoTo controller, motors, cables, new cover plate for normal H-EQ5. Turns a standard H-EQ5 into an H-EQ5 Skyscan	5680.-

Link to lots of accessories for astronomical mounts

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TS Duomount for parallel use of two telescopes on your mount

TS Duomount for parallel use of two telescopes on one mount. Ideal for astro-imaging

Many amateur astro-photographers like or even need to use a guiding scope for manual correction of the periodic error that any mount has. The TS Duomount allows for the parallel use of two telescopes on your mount. You can quickly set-up or break down the entire assembly through the use of quick exchange couplings for both telescopes and the Duomount itself. You can use our standard dovetail plates.

In order to balance different telescopes you can move the TS Duomount laterally. You can balance telescopes of drastically different weight. With a perfect balance you will notice drastically reduced vibrations.

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
Duomount	TS Duomount for parallel use of two telescopes on one mount.	1445.-

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Dovetail plate

Dovetail Plates for the H-EQ5

The dovetail plate is the connecting element between the mount and the telescope. The plates must be rigid and strong and must not transmit vibrations. We offer several different models of dovetail plates.

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
PS	Simple dovetail plate - length: 18.7cm	199.-
PS Foto	Short dovetail plate with 1/4" photo connection thread. With this dovetail plate you can directly attach your camera to the mount.	199.-
PSA 20	massive aluminium dovetail plate - length: 20cm	470.-
PSA 40	massive aluminium dovetail plate - length: 40cm	575.-

Link to lots of additional accessories for astronomical mounts

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

Equatorial Mount EQ-6 / Orion Atlas

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equatorial mount EQ-6 with polar alignment scope, dual axis drive and counterweights (the standard set includes 2 counterweights)

The mount is made in China. The value for money is very good.

Equatorial Mount EQ-6 or Orion Atlas

The EQ-6 is one of the most massive low-cost equatorial mounts available. The mount head weighs 18kgs, which means that the EQ-6 is at the edge of portablility.

Ideally suited for amateurs who are looking for an affordable equatorial mount for their large aperture telescopes, including a comfortable dual axis motor drive.

You can attach telescopes of up to 18 kgs tube weight. Many dealers state even higher loads, but we prefer to promise more conservative, realistical values. Please note that tube length influences any mount's capacity as much as the weight!

The EQ-6 is suited for astronomical imaging. A dual axis motor drive and an illuminated polar alignment scope are always included. The basic dual axis drive is already suited for astro-imaging, better controllers are available.

The same mount is also available from Orion (USA). The Orion Atlas is similar to the EQ-6 in all functional details.

Motor drive controller	Dual axis stepper motor drive - controller with hand box and battery pack (batteries not included). North/South switch. The directions of both axes can be reversed separately.
Polar alignment scope	A very practical polar alignment scope: It works with the constellations Ursa Maior ("Big Dipper") and Cassiopeia. Just move the depicted constellations into the same relative position as the true constellations, then put the polar star into the prepared marking. No tedious fumbling with setting circles. A variable brightness illumination is included.

Each EQ-6 is carefully checked and adjusted prior to shipping. See details below.

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
EQ6	Equatorial mount EQ6 with dual axis motor drive, heavy duty steel tube tripod, illuminated polar alignment scope, 2 heavy counterweights	7980.-
EQ6 Skyscan Pro	Equatorial mount EQ6 with Skyscan GoTo drive	13975.-
Skyscan Nachruestset	Upgrade kit: consisting of Skyscan GoTo controller, motors, cables, new cover plate for normal EQ6. Turns a standard EQ6 into an EQ6 Skyscan	5885.-
Atlas Vis	Equatorial mount Orion Atlas with dual axis motor drive, heavy duty steel tube tripod, illuminated polar alignment scope, 2 heavy counterweights and 1 dovetail plate	8995.-

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
EQ6 Foto	Equatorial mount EQ6 as above, but with improved quality motors and MTS-3SDI controller. The controller offers PEC and many other important features for astro-imaging	14975.-
EQ6 Foto GoTo	Equatorial mount EQ6 Foto GoTo like EQ6 Foto, but with 2000 object database and display	16995.-

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Parts of the EQ-6

TS Service Packet - Each EQ-6 is checked before shipment:

Worm Gear	The play between the parts of the worm gears is adjusted. Play must not be too prominent, but some play is needed in order to prevent mechanical damage. We adjust all mounts properly.
RA and Dec Clamps	Both the Right Ascension and Declination clamps are checked - when engaging the clamps the mount should not move.
Smoothness and play of both axes	Manual movements must be smooth. Otherwise a precise movement of the telescope is impossible.
Electronics	We check the Dual Axis Drive and electronics of each EQ-6.

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TS Duomount for parallel use of two telescopes on your mount

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
Duomount	TS Duomount for parallel use of two telescopes on one mount.	1445.-

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PSA 20 massive aluminium dovetail plate

Dovetail Plates for the EQ-6

The dovetail plate is the connecting element between the mount and the telescope. The plates must be rigid and strong and must not transmit vibrations. We offer several different models of dovetail plates.

Art. No.	Short description	Price - SEK incl. VAT
BA 2451101	Baader Dovetail Plate. Can be fitted to C-8, C-9, C-11, Meade 8" SC and 10" SC telescopes - suitable for all TS Newtonians and many different cradle rings - length: 47cm	630.-
PSA 20	massive aluminium dovetail plate - length: 20cm	470.-
PSA 40	massive aluminium dovetail plate - length: 40cm	575.-

Link to lots of additional accessories for astronomical mounts

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@teleskop-service.se

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