TS ALZ/AZ Skytee mount

TS-Optics AZ5 Skytee alt-azimuth mount with steel tripod (TS Teleskop Service, SKU: TSAZ5ST). The TS-Optics AZ5 Skytee is a manual alt-azimuth mount with a steel tripod that allows two instruments to be mounted in parallel. Slow-motion controls on both axes provide precise pointing for astronomical and terrestrial observing. The head has flat surfaces with M6 threads for attaching suitable mounting saddles; saddles are not included in this version of the kit.

Key features

• parallel mounting of two instruments
• slow-motion controls and locks on both axes
• capacity of up to 13 kg per attachment when correctly balanced
• counterweight shaft with a diameter of 20 mm
• height-adjustable steel tripod

Included items

• alt-azimuth mount head TS-Optics AZ5
• counterweight shaft
• steel field tripod

Technical specifications

• type: manual alt-azimuth mount
• capacity: up to 13 kg per attachment with a balanced setup
• slow-motion controls: both axes
• number of instrument attachment points: 2
• saddle attachment surfaces: flat, with female M6 threads
• spacing of M6 threads: 35 mm
• counterweight shaft diameter: 20 mm
• counterweight shaft length: 125 mm
• mount-side shaft thread: M16
• tripod connection: Vixen GP / Sky-Watcher EQ5 standard
• maximum working height of the setup: approximately 140 cm
• tripod leg diameter: 1.5"
• head weight: 5 kg
• mounting saddles: required separately
• warranty: 24 months

The kit provides manual tracking of two correctly balanced instruments once suitable saddles have been installed.