Sky Watcher SolarQuest Mount
This mount lets you track the Sun when most other trackers do not allow solar tracking.
Never aim a lens toward the Sun without an already affixed solar filter.
- Weight Capacity: 11-pounds.
- total weight: 8.9-pounds.
- Power: 8 AA batteries (not supplied) or 12V DC with included adapter plate.
- Dovetail: V-style.
- Built-in GPS.
- Helio-Find technology for auto location of the Sun.
- Built-in 8-way joy stick for centering of the Sun.
- DC servo motors.
- Slew Speeds: 16x and 1200x.
- 3/8 thread mounting hole.
- Adjustable aluminum tripod with accessory tray.
- Included tripod extension.
Accessories Added
Want Help?
Ask Our Telescope Experts
1.800.483.6287
Sky Watcher SolarQuest Mount
The Sky-Watcher SolarQuest Mount:
SolarQuest is for solar observation only.
Track the Sun with this mount and your camera or small telescope.
The SolarQuest mount has a weight capacity of 11-pounds but weighs only 8.9-pounds.
Power your SolarQuest mount with 8 AA batteries (not supplied) or by 12V DC with the included adapter plate.
The dovetail is a V-style.
This mount has a built-in GPS system and uses Helio-Find technology for auto locating of the Sun. It uses a built-in 8-way joy stick for centering the Sun.
The DC servo motors slew at 16x and 1200x.
There is a 3/8-inch thread mounting hole for your solar filter equipped camera.
Never aim a lens toward the Sun without an already affixed solar filter.
The tripod has adjustable aluminum legs, a tripod extension, and an accessory tray.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Computerized | Motorized |
|---|---|
| Free Shipping | Yes |
| Tripod Included | Yes |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesI am very impressed with the mount. It is easy to operate and tracks spot on. The instructions could be a little more detailed and the battery compartment is small. It is hard to get the battery pack and power cord stowed away.