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Orion Min-EQ Tabletop Equatorial Telescope Mount
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  • Small but sturdy equatorial telescope mount that's perfect for traveling or campouts and capable of supporting small telescopes up to 7 lbs.
  • Features a rugged metal EQ-1 equatorial mount head perched on a petite tabletop tripod with three thread-on legs
  • Makes a terrific portable tracking platform for wide-field astrophotography with a 35mm DSLR or SLR camera
  • Includes 4.8 lb. counterweight, dual slow-motion control cables for manual tracking, latitude adjustment, and threaded 1/4"-20 adapter
  • Height approximately 14", weighs 10 lbs., 5 oz.


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Item #  09055
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Here's a nifty little equatorial mount for small telescopes that makes a perfect stargazing companion for campouts and trips. It's Orion's all-metal EQ-1 equatorial head perched on three thread-on legs, complete with counterweight, dual slow-motion cables, latitude adjustment, and 1/4"-20 adapter. Set it on a park bench or large rock, or even on your car's hood for an impromptu scan of the heavens. Also makes a terrific tracking platform for wide-field astrophotography with a 35mm camera! Height approx.14", weighs 10 lbs., 5 oz.

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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.

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Specs
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar & planetary
  • Weight rating
    7 lbs.
  • Dovetail bar system
    No
  • Motor drive compatibility
    Clock drive sold separately
  • Bearing material
    Friction bearings
  • Latitude range
    9-72
  • Setting circles
    Yes
  • Polar-axis scope
    Not available
  • Counterweights
    One 4.8 lb.
  • Counterweight bar length
    8 in.
  • Diameter of counterweight shaft
    12mm
  • Weight, fully assembled
    5.2 lbs.
  • Warranty
    One year
In the Box
Tripod legs
Orion Equatorial tabletop mount
1-1/4" - 20 adapter
5.25 lb counterweight
Counterweight shaft
Slow-motion control cables
Small crescent wrench
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5 The Orion Min-EQ Tabletop Equatorial Telescope Mount is perfect for traveling or camping. Just set up your small telescope on this mount and you can view for hours from anywhere. Also makes a great tracking platform for astrophotography with a DSLR.
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Orion Min-EQ Tabletop Equatorial Telescope Mount
PostedMarch 30, 2009
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This a very nice sturdy mini EQ mount. Very well constructed and looks just awesome! It came with my Apex 90mm Mak Cass. ... Anyway this is the mount for me. Very easy to take around,Thank you Orion!
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Excellent mount for small solar telescope
PostedDecember 22, 2011
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This is an excellent mount for my Lunt LS35tha hydrogen alpha telescope. Also probably good for the Meade/Coronado PST.
Favorite object to observe:??deep sky objects, sun
Pros: portable, stable, low cost
Yes, I recommend this product!
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Limited Tracking Range with EQ-1M
PostedDecember 23, 2008
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Note that with a EQ-1M attached the mount will not reach the meridian. The Camera/Telescope or Counterweight will strike the motor at about +/- 30 degrees of the meridian. Otherwise it works well.
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Lightweight and flexible
PostedApril 14, 2008
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I got this mount with my Apex 90, and for the money it's a good deal. I spend about 10 seconds doing a rough polar alignment and am able to track objects just fine. Now, it's kind of wiggly and roughly assembled and probably won't support much more weight than my small Mak, so don't expect an Atlas for the price. It *does* break down small enough to fit in a small tool bag, which is great, and it's lightweight enough to just grab and go. One big improvement I made within a couple of days is to replace the Philips screws that secure the slow motion knobs with M4 X 7mm Allen cap screws (real thumbscrews would be better): this allows tool-free assembly and the ability to quickly shift ends on the RA axis when it interferes with the Dec knob. A couple of things to note: (1) the Dec axis is not a full worm gear and has a limited (20 degrees?) range of motion--you'll have to reset the axis from time to time, but it's not a big deal in practice. (2) Contrary to Orion technical support's statement, there *is* a 3/8" thread in the bottom. This is really nice since it will fit most photo tripods like my Manfrotto 3021. If you're looking for a cheap, small, and light EQ mount for visual observing, I think the Min-EQ is as good as you'll find. (Note from Orion: Upon further review the thread pitch at the bottom of the head is a metric thread pitch (10M-1.5). It is a similar thread pitch but not an exact match.)
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