{"product_id":"orion-eq-13-equatorial-telescope-mount-and-tripod","title":"Orion EQ-13 Equatorial Telescope Mount and Tripod","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is an equatorial mount that will make your astronomical observing pursuits more enjoyable. If you have been plying the heavens with your telescope hitched to an altazimuth mount or a flimsy equatorial mount, you will quickly discover the benefits of the Orion EQ-13 Equatorial Mount and Tripod, both in terms of stability and the ease of manually tracking celestial objects as they move across the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe EQ-13 Equatorial Mount and Tripod supports up to 13 lbs. of telescope payload, so it's ideal for small to medium-sized reflector, refractor, or Cassegrain telescopes. The mount has a Vixen-style dovetail saddle that allows quick attachment and removal of optical tubes equipped with a Vixen-style dovetail mounting bar.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDual setting circles let you locate celestial objects using their celestial coordinates. Slow-motion knobs on both axes allow centering of objects in the telescope's field of view as well as manual tracking of their motion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe EQ-13 mount includes a sturdy stainless steel, extendable tripod with a twist-on accessory tray. Total assembled weight of the mount and tripod is 16 lbs., 13.5 oz., which includes one 5.5-lb. counterweight. Saddle height range is 36.5\" to 54\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSturdy EQ-13 mount provides a robust equatorial support system for small and medium-sized telescopes weighing up to 13 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAllows manual tracking of celestial objects so they don't drift out of your telescope's field of view while you're observing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStainless steel adjustable-height tripod features a twist-on accessory tray to hold your extra eyepiece(s) and other accessories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVixen-style dovetail saddle provides quick attachment and removal of any telescope with compatible dovetail mounting bar Accommodates electronic motor drive for hands-free tracking of celestial objects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEQ-13 mount head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTripod\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCounterweight shaft\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCounterweight\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessory tray\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSlow motion control knobs (x2)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAltitude adjustment T-bolt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1594\/4815\/files\/Orion-EQ-13-Equatorial-Telescope-Mount-and-Tripod-4_1024x1024.jpg?v=1669827163\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1594\/4815\/files\/Orion-EQ-13-Equatorial-Telescope-Mount-and-Tripod-4_1024x1024.jpg?v=1669827163\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54066599919959,"sku":"OR-55026","price":229.99,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/9178\/4535\/files\/Orion-EQ-13-Equatorial-Telescope-Mount-and-Tripod.jpg?v=1784383905","url":"https:\/\/fagerdahen.com\/products\/orion-eq-13-equatorial-telescope-mount-and-tripod","provider":"fagerdahen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}