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Orion EQ-2 Equatorial Telescope Mount
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  • Equatorial telescope mount and tripod provides stable support and easy one-handed manual tracking of celestial objects for any small telescope or spotting scope weighing up to 9 lbs.
  • Features dual setting circles and slow-motion controls, latitude scale and counterweight
  • Includes aluminum tripod with hinged center brace and handy accessory tray
  • Accepts optional Orion EQ-2M electronic drive for convenient autotracking
  • Mount and tripod weighs 18 lbs.


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Item #  09828
Mfg Model #  09828
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Put practically any small telescope or spotting scope atop this sturdy Orion equatorial telescope mount and enjoy easy one-handed tracking of celestial objects. EQ-2 head is larger, stronger, and more stable than its predecessor, and has improved latitude adjuster. Features dual setting circles and slow-motion controls, latitude scale, and counterweight. Aluminum tripod with hinged center brace includes improved accessory tray. Add optional EQ-2M computerized drive for convenient autotracking. Weighs 18 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.

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Specs
  • Best for imaging
    Lunar & planetary
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar & planetary
  • Weight rating
    9 lbs.
  • Dovetail bar system
    No
  • Motor drive compatibility
    Clock drive sold separately
  • Bearing material
    Friction bearings
  • Latitude range
    16-72
  • Setting circles
    Yes
  • Polar-axis scope
    Not available
  • Counterweights
    One 4.8 lb.
  • Counterweight bar length
    8 in.
  • Diameter of counterweight shaft
    12mm
  • Height range of mount
    35.00 in. - 55.50 in.
  • Weight, fully assembled
    18.0 lbs.
  • Warranty
    One year
In the Box
Tripod legs
Orion equatorial mount
5 lb counterweight
Counterweight shaft
Tripod accessory tray
Slow-motion control knobs
Accessory tray bracket
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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.

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
3 Day Air Delivery: $30.00
2 Day Delivery: $30.00
Next Day Delivery: $38.00

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Orion EQ-2 Equatorial Telescope Mount
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4 For easy one-handed tracking of celestial objects use the Orion EQ-2 Equatorial Telescope Mount. It is perfect for any small telescope or spotting scope and can accept an optional EQ-2M electronic drive for automatic tracking of objects.
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EQ-2 Equatorial Mount
PostedFebruary 19, 2009
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Mike D
I replaced the mount from my StarBlast 6 telescope to the EQ-2 Equatorial mount for several reasons. It is easier for me to stand while gazing into the night or day sky and much easier to move from place to place. I also find that having the ease of adjusting declination and Right ascension is far easier with the EQ-2 than it was using the small base that required manual movements of the base itself. I also get less vibration with making the adjustments and focusing of the scope. This is a high quality product and one that I would recommend for mounting your scope on to.
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EQ-2 German Equitorial Mount
PostedOctober 23, 2011
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Owned this product for:Over 1 year
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I use this mount with my Orion ED-80 Refractor OTA. It has proven to be an economical mount as it is inexpensive. With the added clock drive it has proven to b quite adequate in accurately driving my telescope for visual observing.
After months of bouncing around in the camper of my pickup truck, screws and bolts can come loose. However, they are all easily accessible for repair with hand tools.
Recently I lent this mount out to someone who was a bit rough with it and forced the RA so that the RA gear was riding over the worm gear instead of engaging it. However, there was no damage as all I had to do was readjust the gear engagement by readjusting the gear holder.It required the loosening two bolts and then re-tightening them after repositioning the worm gear..
I use this setup as a quick grab-and-go telescope. I also wanted to learn how to set up a German Equitorial Mount. This setup fit the bill perfectly.
Favorite viewing location:??My Astronomy club's site
Favorite object to observe:??With my ED-80 I like to view planets and wide field open star clusters
Pros: lightweight, economical
Cons: liminted declination slow motion control
Yes, I recommend this product!
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EQ-2 Equatorial Telescope Mount with Clock Drive
PostedDecember 16, 2010
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James B
I have purchased this EQ-2 Telescope Mount and related clock drive for use with a 3 inch, F-12, home built refractor. I am very happy with its stability and ease of use. And it makes for a very transportable unit. It is relatively light weight, but I still find it quite adequate for this size telescope, and probably even one a little larger. I can recommend this product.
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EQ-2
PostedJune 28, 2008
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I got this mount with my Starmax 102 scope. If anything this mount was too much for scope. Vibrations dampen out in less than a second. Relatively light and will work great with almost any scope that doesn't overload it (about 10-12 lbs depending on thelength of the OTA
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