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Orion Telescopes
Orion EQ-13 Equatorial Telescope Mount and Tripod
$199.99
 
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  • Sturdy EQ-13 mount provides a robust equatorial support system for small and medium-sized telescopes weighing up to 13 lbs.
  • Allows manual tracking of celestial objects so they don't drift out of your telescope's field of view while you're observing
  • Stainless steel adjustable-height tripod features a twist-on accessory tray to hold your extra eyepiece(s) and other accessories
  • Vixen-style dovetail saddle provides quick attachment and removal of any telescope with compatible dovetail mounting bar
  • Accommodates electronic motor drive for hands-free tracking of celestial objects


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Item #  55026b

Here is an equatorial mount that will make your astronomical observing pursuits more enjoyable. If you have been plying the heavens with your telescope hitched to an altazimuth mount or a flimsy equatorial mount, you will quickly discover the benefits of the Orion EQ-13 Equatorial Mount and Tripod, both in terms of stability and the ease of manually tracking celestial objects as they move across the sky.

The EQ-13 Equatorial Mount and Tripod supports up to 13 lbs. of telescope payload, so it's ideal for small to medium-sized reflector, refractor, or Cassegrain telescopes. The mount has a Vixen-style dovetail saddle that allows quick attachment and removal of optical tubes equipped with a Vixen-style dovetail mounting bar.

Dual setting circles let you locate celestial objects using their celestial coordinates. Slow-motion knobs on both axes allow centering of objects in the telescope's field of view as well as manual tracking of their motion.

The EQ-13 mount includes a sturdy stainless steel, extendable tripod with a twist-on accessory tray. Total assembled weight of the mount and tripod is 16 lbs., 13.5 oz., which includes one 5.5-lb. counterweight. Saddle height range is 36.5" to 54".

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-447-1001.

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  • Best for imaging
    Solar, lunar & planetary
  • User level
    Beginner
  • Weight rating
    13 lbs.
  • Dovetail bar system
    Yes
  • Motor drive compatibility
    Clock drive sold separately
  • Setting circles
    Yes
  • Polar-axis scope
    Not available
  • Counterweights
    One 5.5 lb.
  • Tripod material
    Steel
  • Tripod leg diameter
    1.25 in.
  • Counterweight bar length
    9 in.
  • Diameter of counterweight shaft
    14mm
  • Height range of mount
    40.00 in. - 54.00 in.
  • Weight, fully assembled
    16.8 lbs.
  • Additional included accessories
    Twist-on accessory tray
  • Other features
    Vixen-style dovetail saddle, R.A. and Dec slow-motion cables, Compatible with optional R.A. motor drive
  • Warranty
    One year

EQ-13 mount head
Tripod
Counterweight shaft
Counterweight
Accessory tray
Slow motion control knobs (x2)
Altitude adjustment T-bolt

Orders received by 1pm Eastern Standard Time for in-stock items ship the same business day. Order received after noon will ship the next business day. When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available. You have the option in check out to request that your order ship complete, if you'd prefer.

A per-item shipping charge (in addition to the standard shipping and handling charge) applies to this product due to its size and weight. This charge varies based on the shipping method.

Standard Delivery: $0.00
Standard Delivery to Canada: $30.00
3 Day Delivery: $25.00
2 Day Delivery: $25.00
Next Day Delivery: $25.00

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