Binoculars.com: Shop Bushnell, Nikon and Steiner Binoculars
Call us: 1-800-246-6285
GUEST # 0
Binoculars Telescopes Spotting Scopes Rifle Scopes Night Vision Trail Cameras Monoculars
Rangefinders Opera Glasses Microscopes Tripods Binocular Accessories Binoculars 101
Binoculars.com   >  Tripods   >  Tripods  
Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes Alternate Image 1
Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes Alternate Image 2
Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes Alternate Image 3
Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes Alternate Image 4
Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes Alternate Image 5
Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes Alternate Image 6
Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes Alternate Image 7
Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes

Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes

Item#: CELE144

Sale Price: $99.98 SAVE: $44.97 (31%)

List Price : $144.95

Q&A
Email
Print
  • Extendable aluminum tripod legs with heavy duty mount head
  • Sliding 1/4"-20 mounting screw
  • Flexible slow motion cables for both altitude and azimuth
  • Max extended height - 45 inches
  • Folded height - 32 inches
More Info
Description


This tripod by Celestron is a heavy-duty, altazimuth stand for binoculars and spotting scopes. The Celestron Alt-Azimuth Tripod - Heavy Duty will provide a steady platform for all your magnified viewing!
Features:


  • Extendable aluminum legs
  • Heavy-duty mount head
  • Sliding, .25-inch X 20 mounting screw
  • Flexible, slow-motion cables for altitude and azimuth
  • Extends to 45 inches
  • folds to 32 inches

    • CHOKING HAZARD - small parts may pose a risk to children under 6 yrs.

    Supplier Sku:
    93607
    Shipping Restrictions:
    Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.
    Dimensions & Specifications

    Material

    Aluminum

    Type

    Alt-Azimuth Mounts

    Brand

    Celestron

    Usage

    Binoculars , Spotting Scopes

    Telescope Accessories Series

    Celestron Telescope Mounts

    FREE SHIPPING
    Shipping Details
    In Stock
    Ships Today if bought within the next
    Estimate Your Delivery
    Ships within 24 Hours if bought before the end of the day
    Estimate Your Delivery
    Qty
    Add To Cart
    Buying Info
    Details + Dimensions
    Guarantee + Returns
    Other Tripods
    Zhumell Astronomical Binoculars Tripod

    Zhumell Astronomical Binoculars Tripod

    $199.98

    Zhumell Professional Tripod

    Zhumell Professional Tripod

    $99.98

    Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes

    Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes

    $99.98

    Zhumell Lightweight Tripod

    Zhumell Lightweight Tripod

    $39.99

    Nikon Slik Tripod

    Nikon Slik Tripod

    $53.00

    Celestron Astromaster Alt-Azimuth Tripod

    Celestron Astromaster Alt-Azimuth Tripod

    Not Yet Rated

    $79.99

    Items 1-6 of 25
    View All

    The Perfect Accessories

    Customer Reviews

    REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes
     
    3.9

    (based on 36 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (13)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (15)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (4)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (3)

    96%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easy to use (19)
    • Strong construction (18)
    • Widely compatible adapter (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy (17)
      • Terrestrial viewing (14)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (13), Avid adventurer (6), Professional guide (3)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (15)

      Most Liked Positive Review

       

      Good for grab n' go scopes

      Let's put a few things in perspective.First and foremost I think it's unfair that this tripod gets so many bad reviews because some people find it uncomfortable to use with binoculars. Yes, Celestron says ...Read complete review

      Let's put a few things in perspective.First and foremost I think it's unfair that this tripod gets so many bad reviews because some people find it uncomfortable to use with binoculars. Yes, Celestron says it works with the Skymaster line and they probably shouldn't. However, common sense will tell you that, if you need a tripod for your binoculars you need something you can raise way above your height, in which case you might be better off with a traditional photo tripod. Again, plain common sense, a little research and an IQ higher than 50 will tell you that this isn't the tripod for any kind of binoculars.This is a great mount. If you are a beginner and don't want to mess with an equatorial mount then this is for you. The movement is fairly smooth and the whole thing is very stable. Further, this tripod is very well made. I thought I was going to find a bunch of plastic but I was pleasantly surprised when I opened it. Very well constructed!I have a few telescopes with equatorial mounts but I don't always use them for a variety of reasons (gets dark late, work in the morning, etc.) Don't get me wrong, I love my big scopes but I use my grab n' go a lot more often (which is a short tube 102mm refractor). I wanted a simpler tripod that I could take along at a momments notice for brief observations and this is it. I don't give this product 5 stars because of the altitude adjustment. You need a wrench to adjust the altitude axis tension and that gets old. C'mon Celestron, would it kill you to include a tension knob???If you want a mount for your grab n' go scope then this is for you. If you expect an [$]mount to perform like a premium mount and then get disappointed then you need an IQ test.

      VS

      Most Liked Negative Review

       

      Nice tripod, but to short.

      I bought this to use with binoculars that are 25 X 100s, they weigh about 10 lbs. They have a mounting post built into them, and they match up with the mounting bolt nicely...Read complete review

      I bought this to use with binoculars that are 25 X 100s, they weigh about 10 lbs. They have a mounting post built into them, and they match up with the mounting bolt nicely, they lock down securely, and with the slot for the mounting bolt to move in, they will adjust forward and aft. The tripod is more than capable of holding the weight and the binoculars are steady even in a light breeze. I like the worm screw adjustments for left & right and up & down; they help tracking objects such as planets and stars.
      The disadvantage is the height of the tripod at full extension of the legs. When using the binoculars at an elevation of 45 degrees or more it puts the eye pieces at such a low angle that is is hard to look through them.
      Overall it is well made, and for the right optical equipment would work great.

      Reviewed by 36 customers

      Sort by

      Displaying reviews 1-5

      Back to top

      Previous | Next »

      Mar

      11

      2012

       
      5.0

      Solid Quality Product

      By Bigdog

      from British Columbia, Canada

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Quick setup
      • Strong Construction
      • Widely Compatible Adapter

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes:

          It's great for the large construction site. My laser distance measuring equipment mounts perfectly. The gear adjustments makes pinpointing that dot on the target a breeze. No more shakey hands when taking measure in excess of 200m.

          Service and delivery comments:

          Delivery was on time and reasonable for being an international order.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          Was this review helpful? Yes / No

           - You may also flag this review

          Feb

          20

          2012

           
          4.0

          great quality

          By robert

          from cross,s.c.

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Strong Construction

          Cons

          • Good

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy
          • Terrestrial Viewing

          Comments about Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes:

          buy it worth the extra money

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          Was this review helpful? Yes / No

           - You may also flag this review

          Jan

          29

          2012

           
          5.0

          Even Better Than Expected

          By Al

          from Gold Canyon, AZ

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Astronomy
            • Terrestrial Viewing

            Comments about Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes:

            This stand is being used to hold and control a Celestron Spotting Scope for casual viewing of landscapes in daytime and night sky after dark. It is very strong in construction and provides excellent adjustments when viewing objects.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            Was this review helpful? Yes / No

             - You may also flag this review

            Nov

            26

            2011

             
            4.0

            A sturdy, stable tripod

            By BobH

            from Colorado Springs, CO

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Astronomy
              • Terrestrial Viewing

              Comments about Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes:

              I use the tripod as a mount my 10X50 binoculars and I am very pleased with it. The mounting platform is substantially constructed with heavy-duty metal castings and quality hardware. The legs are rigid, providing a stable platform throughout the entire extension range. I do wish it came in a taller version.

              With my binoculars, I found that I did not need the fine adjustment feature and the adjustment knobs seemed to be in the way when I was viewing. For me I would have liked the cables to be a little shorter or a little more flexible. I ended up removing them. I could have used a short handle attached to the platform to move it in both az and alt.

              Would I buy another one? Yes, I would.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              Was this review helpful? Yes / No

               - You may also flag this review

              Nov

              18

              2011

               
              2.0

              Great product but poor packaging

              By Doug

              from Syracuse, NY

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Astronomy
                • Astrophotography
                • Terrestrial Viewing

                Comments about Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes:

                Great stand, workls good and stable

                Service and delivery comments:

                Delivery was great, but one of the leg clamps was broken due to poor packaging. Trying to get a replacement part...

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                Was this review helpful? Yes / No

                 - You may also flag this review

                Displaying reviews 1-5

                Back to top

                Previous | Next »

                Customer Q & A

                Q1: Will this tripod work for a telescope?

                A: That tripod will not work with a standard telescope.  It is meant for binoculars, or a spotting scope with a standard 1/4" thread.

                Q2: What is the maximum weight capacity for this tripod?

                A: The maximum weight bearing load the Celestron Heavy Duty Alt-Azimuth Telescope Tripod can support is 9lbs.

                Ask a Question  

                Don't see the answer you need? Ask a Product Expert! The answer will be emailed to you and then posted here.

                Processing
                Binoculars.com is a Hayneedle Inc. store. Copyright 2007 - 2012 , Hayneedle Inc., all rights reserved.