EQ3-2 DELUXE EQUATORIAL MOUNT Archives - Modern Astronomy https://modernastronomy.com/product-tag/eq3-2-deluxe-equatorial-mount/ Visual and Electronic Astronomy... Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:57:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 EQ3-2 DELUXE EQUATORIAL MOUNT https://modernastronomy.com/shop/mounts/sky-watcher-mounts/eq3-2-deluxe-equatorial-mount/ https://modernastronomy.com/shop/mounts/sky-watcher-mounts/eq3-2-deluxe-equatorial-mount/#respond Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:56:54 +0000 https://www.modernastronomy.com/?post_type=product&p=92750 The superb EQ3-2 deluxe equatorial mount receives high marks from experienced observers. This sturdy mount offers precision and stability along with a host of other features for the serious astronomer.
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Price includes UK delivery (not Highlands and Islands).

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]]> The superb SkyWatcher EQ3-2 deluxe equatorial mount receives high marks from experienced observers. This sturdy mount offers precision and stability along with a host of other features for the serious astronomer. The EQ3-2 deluxe equatorial mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable aluminium tripod with accessory tray. A bubble level allows for quick and accurate levelling. Slow-motion control knobs allow for continuous manual tracking of celestial objects. The precision mount features full 360º worm-gear tracking controls on both R.A. and DEC. axes. Dual metal setting circle dials allow quick location of target using celestial coordinates. An optional polarscope is available for aiding in polar alignment. Optional single-axis and dual-axis D.C. motor drives can be installed for auto-tracking purposes.

SkyWatcher EQ3-2 deluxe equatorial Mount

SPECIFICATIONS

Designation – EQ3-2

Max. additional load capacity (5kg)

Polar elevation setting (28-65°)
Material of worm gear – Bronze

Material of worm wheel – Aluminium

Axle bearings – Ball-bearings and plain-bearings

Counterweight(s) (piece) – 2 (1.8 kg and 3.42 kg)

Diameter of counterweight bar (18mm)

Operating temperature  -30 to +40

Material of counterweights – Steel

Mounting saddle – Vixen-Style
Polar axis scale – yes
Motor-powered – Optional
Other contents – Slow motion cable
Pole finder – Option

Tripod

Max. tripod height (123cm)
Tripod weight (3.76kg)
Tripod material – Aluminium

General

Total weight (13kg)

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