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Stargazing with binoculars is an idyllic pleasure. All the more so with Orion’s Paragon-Plus Binocular Mount.
This parallelogram-style mount’s silky smooth motion provides relaxing viewing for hours on end with binoculars as large as 80mm in aperture. It eliminates arm strain and shakiness, and allows you to aim your binocular high overhead, even to the zenith, while you stand or sit comfortably underneath. Ahhh!
What’s more, you can raise and lower the binoculars while staying fixed on a target, a wonderful feature when two or more people are observing together.
Solidly constructed of aluminum, the mount features a sliding counterweight for perfect balance and an L-adapter for attaching virtually any tripod-adaptable binoculars. Any binocular with at least 1 3/8" (35mm) of space around the tripod adapter port will work with this heavy-duty binocular mount.
Maximum binocular height is 7’ 7". The tripod and binocular mount each come fully assembled. For use with Orion 80mm Astro-Binoculars, adapter (7589) is required to couple the binocular’s integrated 1/4"-20 post to the binocular mount. Compatible with virtually any heavy-duty field tripod (without pan head) that has 1/4" or 3/8" threaded post. Mount comes fully assembled. Weighs 12.6 lbs.
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 800-676-1343.
Warning
Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.
Product Support
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Specs
Weight rating
The weight rating is a measure of how much the mount can handle before vibration become excessive. This specification is dependent on the shape of the telescope. For example, if you have two telescopes that both weigh 15 lbs., but one is a Cassegrain with a very short tube and the other is a very long focal length refractor, the Cassegrain will be more stable due to the fact that the tube itself is much shorter. The extra length of the refractor tube acts as a "lever arm" and vibrations become much more prominent. So be careful as you approach the weight capacity limit that you don't overload the mount with a very long tube.
6 lbs.
Bearing material
Friction bearings
Weight, fully assembled
12.6 lbs.
In the Box
Orion binocular mount
Shipping Info
Orders received by noon Pacific Time for in-stock items ship the same business day. Orders 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.
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Reviews
Orion Paragon-Plus Binocular Mount without Tripod
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4 out of 4 (100% ) reviewers recommend this product.
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Your arms can get tired and the image can get shaky without a tripod. The Orion Paragon-Plus Binocular Mount holds most binoculars up to 80mm for comfortable viewing at any height. Compatible with any tripod that has a 1/4" or 3/8" threaded post.
Mechanical Quality??
4.8
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Ease of Assembly & Use??
4.5
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4 out of 4 (100% ) reviewers recommend this product.
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