Celestron Equatorial Wedge for NexStar Evolution and 6/8 SE Telescopes
Step into the world of deep-sky astrophotography!
Alt/Az fork mounts are popular for their simplicity and portability, making them a preferred choice over equatorial mounts for many visual astronomers. The caveat to the standout features of an Alt/Az mount is its tracking limitations. If you own an Alt/Az fork mount but want to start tracking targets for a longer duration of time, the Celestron Equatorial Wedge will be your new go-to! This Wedge provides a stable platform perfect for stepping up your astrophotography on Celestron NexStar 6/8 SE & NexStar Evolution Telescopes!
Equatorial mounts give you superb all-night tracking if properly powered and aligned. This is why they are popular amongst astro imagers, but the large learning curve is something to consider when purchasing a Go-To mount, and why most visual astronomers are privy to a faster setup with Alt/Az mounts. If you found yourself in this predicament and are now looking to upgrade your experience, Celestron has you covered. The Equatorial Wedge allows you to tilt the telescope’s axis of rotation (polar or R.A. axis) so that the telescope can track the stars as they move in an arc around the celestial pole. This Equatorial wedge is relatively lightweight at 15 lbs and has an integrated bubble level and an easy-to-read latitude scale. The wedge works at a latitude range of 0-70°, making it versatile for most locations on Earth, except for extreme polar regions!
The Wedge Advantage!
With so many upgrade options available, it can be tough to know what’s right for you. If you're looking to transition from visual astronomy to astrophotography using your Alt/Az fork mount, without investing in a new EQ mount, this upgrade could be the solution you've been searching for. Read more below!
Built to Last!
The Celestron Equatorial Wedge is constructed primarily of metal, providing
a solid and stable platform for astrophotography! This Wedge is relatively
lightweight at 15 lbs., but has a 36 lb. weight capacity, making it strong
enough to easily carry an 8" OTA loaded with accessories. Re-engineered from
the ground up, this wedge has an integrated bubble level and an easy-to-read
latitude scale. All of the knobs are over-sized for easy adjustments, even
under load, and no tools are required to set up or adjust in use! Since the
wedge is an accessory and not an integral part of your mount, you can remove
it anytime to enjoy the portability and easy-going nature of a computerized
alt-az mount.
Versatility in Compatibility
The Celestron Equatorial Wedge is specially built with the Evolution and SE
telescopes in mind. These models would include
Celestron 6" NexStar Evolution",
Celestron NexStar 8SE, Link Title,
Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25", and many more comparable for-arm mounts up to 9.25”!