SW AZ5 AZ mount for solar observation

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SW AZ5 AZ mount for solar observation

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A great mount for solar observation on the go - Sky-Watcher AZ5 azimutal mount

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/sky-wa ... mount.html

Check out a few images with a Solarscope ST 50/400 Solarview 50 attached to this mount

ImageSW_AZ5_20220909- (7) by Pedro Re', on Flickr

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ImageSW_AZ5_20220909- (1) by Pedro Re', on Flickr


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Looks nice Pedro!


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Thanks Warren, it is very stable and not expensive. Maximum payload about 5Kg


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A nice grab and go setup there Steve!


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