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Orion EQ-26 Motorized Equatorial Telescope Mount and Tripod
5.0 / 5.0
With integrated stepper motor drives on both axes, a hand controller for electronic control, and a 26-lb. payload capacity, the sturdy EQ-26 makes a great mount for your medium-sized telescope optical tube. Built-in polar scope, too.
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Equatorial Mounts & Tripods
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Orion EQ-26 Motorized Equatorial Telescope Mount and Tripod
5.0 / 5.0
With integrated stepper motor drives on both axes, a hand controller for electronic control, and a 26-lb. payload capacity, the sturdy EQ-26 makes a great mount for your medium-sized telescope optical tube. Built-in polar scope, too.
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$749.99
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Orion EQ-13 Equatorial Telescope Mount and Tripod
4.3 / 5.0
An equatorial mount makes telescopic observing easier. The Orion EQ-13 mount's 13-lb. capacity is ideal for use with small scopes. With a Vixen-type dovetail saddle, manual tracking ability, and stainless steel tripod, the EQ-13 does the job nicely.
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Meade LX850 German Equatorial Mount with StarLock and Tripod
Meade Instruments proudly introduces the LX850. The fast f/8 Advanced Coma Free optical system produces a wider, flatter field with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge of larger imaging sensors and extreme wide angle eyepieces.
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Meade LX85 Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount with AudioStar
The Meade LX85 EQ mount and tripod features robotic GoTo technology to locate, center and track over 30,000 night sky objects. Equally capable for visual and imaging pursuits, the LX85 is a robust yet portable mount for all your astronomy needs.
$1,299.99
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Meade LX850 German Equatorial Mount with StarLock
Constructed of machined stainless steel and aircraft grade aluminum, with a 90 pound payload capacity and pointing accuracy as good as one arcminute. Mount main body weight is 55 pounds.
$7,199.99

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Altazimuth Mounts & Tripods
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Orion Paragon-Plus XHD Extra Heavy-Duty Tripod
4.8 / 5.0
The Orion Paragon XHD field tripod is strong enough to hold binoculars, a camera, spotting scope, or small telescope - anything up to 10 lbs. Recently upgraded with easy-to-use lever locks and graduated marks for quick and easy leveling.
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Orion Tritech II Field Tripod with Fluid Pan Head
4.0 / 5.0
With exceptional motion control, a smooth 2-way fluid pan head, sturdy aluminum alloy legs, geared elevator column, and a 13.2 lb. payload capacity, the lightweight Tritech II Field Tripod is ideal for portable support of optical instruments.
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Orion Paragon-Plus Binocular Mount and Tripod
4.6 / 5.0
The Orion Paragon-Plus Binoucular Mount and Tripod provides relaxing views for hours on end with binoculars up to 80mm aperture. Features a clever design that allows the user to raise and lower the tripod while the binoculars stay fixed on target.
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Orion Paragon-Plus Binocular Mount without Tripod
4.8 / 5.0
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.
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Orion VersaGo E-Series Altazimuth Mount
3.9 / 5.0
This sturdy and affordable single-arm altazimuth mount features 360-degree azimuth and 180-degree altitude rotation. Micro-motion cables on both axes allow precise aiming, framing, and tracking of target objects.
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Orion Tritech CFX Carbon Fiber Tripod with 3-Way Pan Head
5.0 / 5.0
The rugged Tritech CFX Carbon Fiber Tripod features a super-smooth fluid pan head and twist-lock handle grips for exceptional altitude and tilt control. Each three-section tripod leg can be set at four different angles for stability on any terrain.
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Orion Tritech II-M Stabilized Monopod with Pan Head
This versatile monopod features a fold-out mini tripod to provide both the versatility and the stability you need for on-the-go exploration with optical instruments like spotting scopes, cameras, and L-adapter equipped binoculars.
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Orion U-Mount
5.0 / 5.0
The Orion U-Mount offers a very solid platform for your large binocular, small telescope or spotting scope, whether you are star gazing or viewing terrestrial objects. Works on top of any solid photo tripod using a 1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 thread.
$499.99

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Orion U-Mount and Paragon Plus XHD Package
4.0 / 5.0
The Orion U-Mount and Paragon XHD tripod package offers a very solid platform for your large binocular, small telescope or spotting scope, whether you are star gazing or viewing terrestrial objects.
$649.99
3 easy payments of $216.66
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Orion Paragon-Plus XHD Tripod and Case
4.2 / 5.0
The Orion Paragon Plus XHD Tripod is an extra heavy-duty tripod that provides support for giant binoculars, cameras, spotters and telescopes. Included is a rugged, fully padded, nylon-polyester case to protect your tripod.
$219.99
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Meade Giant Field Tripod
The Meade Giant Field Tripod gives your larger Meade the research-grade foundation needed for the most demanding applications such as extremely high power observing and astrophotograpy or CCD imaging.
$1,249.99
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Meade Standard Field Tripod
Tripod height is adjustable from 34" to 54", allowing for comfortable viewing from either standing or seated observing positions. Features super strong and exceptionally rigid chromed steel legs for excellent vibration damping.
$1,049.99
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GoTo Mounts & Tripods
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Meade LX850 German Equatorial Mount with StarLock and Tripod
Meade Instruments proudly introduces the LX850. The fast f/8 Advanced Coma Free optical system produces a wider, flatter field with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge of larger imaging sensors and extreme wide angle eyepieces.
$7,499.99
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Meade LX85 Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount with AudioStar
The Meade LX85 EQ mount and tripod features robotic GoTo technology to locate, center and track over 30,000 night sky objects. Equally capable for visual and imaging pursuits, the LX85 is a robust yet portable mount for all your astronomy needs.
$1,299.99
3 easy payments of $433.33
With payment plan
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Meade LX850 German Equatorial Mount with StarLock
Constructed of machined stainless steel and aircraft grade aluminum, with a 90 pound payload capacity and pointing accuracy as good as one arcminute. Mount main body weight is 55 pounds.
$7,199.99

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