The Sky-Watcher EQ5 white is an excellent and economical mount that can handle a wide variety of telescope optical tubes. We commonly mount 80mm (3.1") to 235mm (9.25") optical tubes and they hold solidly.

Features

• Saddle accepts 44mm (1.75") dovetail bars (compatible with Vixen, Sky-Watcher, Celestron CG-5, Orion and more)
• Sturdy mount and tripod carries a wide variety of telescopes with little shake
• Upgradeable with motor drives and polar finder

Mount Specifications

• Mount Type: German Equatorial style
• Polar Finder: Available (sold separately)
• Motor drive: Available (sold separately) - single axis or dual axis drives
• Analog setting circles
• Heavy duty stainless steel tripod
• Combo eyepiece holder/tripod spreader
• Dovetail bar: not included
• Color: White
• One year warranty

Weights and Dimensions

• Carrying capacity 11kg (24lbs) (not including counterweights)
• Tripod Weight 5.5kg (12.1lbs)
• Mount Weight 6kg (13.2lbs)
• Counterweight 5kg (11lbs) x 2
• Total Weight: 20.7kg (45.5lbs)
• Mount Height 38cm (17")
• Tripod Height 84-116cm (33-45.5")
• Tripod Legs Outside Diameter 44.55mm (1.75") and 32mm (1.25")