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Orion Extension for Atlas Mounts

Orion Extension for Atlas Mounts

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  • Orion Atlas Mount Extension

    Are you in an uncomfortable position at the eyepiece when you use your refractor telescope and the Orion Atlas Mount? We understand what it's like to be tall and now there's a solution to your backache problem... The Orion Atlas Mount Extension. Crafted from solid steel and weighing in at right around 3 lbs., the Orion 7394 bolts on between the top of the tripod and the bottom of the mount head. Not only will it put the observer in a better position, but also aid astrophotographers when working from more southern latitudes. Need more? The Orion 7394 Atlas Mount Extension also keeps the counterweight shaft away from the tripod legs! No special modifications are required. The Orion Atlas Tripod Extension was created exclusively for the Orion Atlas mount and the colors match. With the included corrector plate and mounting hardware, you'll get the lift you need fast and easy.

     

    Orion Atlas Mount Extension Features

    • Steel extension pier raises the Atlas equatorial mount head 8.4" for easier viewing
    • Ideal for viewing through refractor telescopes, especially long focal length refractors, since the eyepiece can be low to the ground when viewing objects near zenith
    • With the Atlas Mount Extension, you no longer have to sit on the ground for a refractor view of the Hercules star cluster!
    • Outside diameter of cylindrical mount extension is 102 mm
    • Includes connection plate and all needed hardware for attachment to Atlas equatorial mount and tripod

     

     

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    WarrantyOrion Limited Warranty

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    TI
    05/13/2013
    Tom i.
    Works with CGEM

    This extension works perfectly with the Celestron CGEM mount. I acquired 3 ****** screws and glued cylidrical spacers on each to replace the 3 allen-head bolts that attach the mount head to the top of the extension. This makes set-up and tear-down of the mount much easier. Now I don't have to worry about my refractor striking a tripod leg while slewing. I deducted 1 star for not providing knobs with the extension.

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    BI
    09/19/2010
    Brad i.
    Atlas Mount Extension

    Very good fit and finish, pretty stout and rugged. They forgot to go the extra step and make it easy to use. Be aware that unless you can leave it permanently assembled with the mount head attached all the way to the tripod, you have to disassemble it every time you are finished. Which means you have to assemble it every time you use it. Rather than supplying a longer threaded center screw to attach the extension to the tripod as well as the mount head, you have to take the extension apart to attach it to the base of the mount head. They could also have put a side hole in the extension itself to allow you to get your hand inside to screw the top adapter to the mount head base. Very good fit and finish, but very poor execution of design.

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