Sky-Watcher SolarQuest Alt-Azimuth Solar Mount
A Standout Mount for the Solar Astronomer!
If you're looking to create a setup specialized for solar, the Sky-Watcher SolarQuest Alt-Azimuth Solar Mount is the perfect base to build on! Geared entirely towards our closest star, this mount is equipped to find and center your telescope on the Sun in a matter of moments. Set your daytime solar expedition 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-Azimuth Solar Mount weighs just 8.9 pounds fully assembled. This breaks down further into three convenient parts for more ease when traveling, which can be reassembled in a matter of moments. With intuitive controls on the mount itself, HelioFind, and built-in GPS, training your scope on the Sun once you have the SolarQuest assembled is just as snappy! At just about 1:1 payload to weight capacity, this mount pairs perfectly with scopes that match its portability focus, such as small refractors matched with white light filters or some of the excellent small aperture dedicated Ha telescopes. Observe the Sun's dynamic surface features like sun spots or pull back the photosphere curtain and see the incredible Ha detail without all the setup and alignment hassle, with the SolarQuest!
A Unique Kind Of Star Tracker — HelioFind Solar Finder
Turning the SolarQuest into a true setup-and-go solar imaging and observing platform is HelioFind Solar Alignment technology. Where other mounts require a solar finder and star alignment to lock on to the Sun (with an additional alignment for EQ mounts), this mount uses a digital solar finder to automatically find the Sun with zero input from you. Just power the SolarQuest on and it will locate itself and then the Sun! Once the HelioFind has located the Sun it will lock in your view with built-in solar tracking to make viewing and imaging the Sun for hours on end a painless experience and give a new meaning to the name "star tracker"!
Superb Solar Setup
The Sky-Watcher SolarQuest Alt-Azimuth Solar Mount is one of the leaders when it 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 features to offer.
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.
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.
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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