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Sky-Watcher AZ Pronto Alt-Azimuth Mount and Tripod
Product Code: 9801139K
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The easy-to-use Sky-Watcher AZ Pronto Alt-Azimuth Mount and Tripod is a highly portable mount, which supports small telescopes that weigh up to 3kg. for both terrestrial and astronomical views.
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Sky-Watcher AZ Pronto Alt-Azimuth Mount and Tripod Summary
The Sky-Watcher AZ Pronto Alt-Azimuth Mount and Tripod is a high-performance, user-friendly telescope mount designed for smooth, stable tracking and ease of use. Ideal for astronomers of all skill levels, this mount provides precise control for navigating the night sky with ease. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced observer, the AZ Pronto delivers reliable stability and easy setup, making it perfect for both casual and serious stargazing sessions. The combination of its solid construction, intuitive controls, and robust tripod makes it a standout choice for anyone seeking a versatile, portable mount that provides exceptional performance for a wide range of telescopes.
1. Simple Alt-Azimuth Operation
The AZ Pronto mount uses a straightforward alt-azimuth design, allowing for intuitive movement in both the altitude (up/down) and azimuth (left/right) directions. This basic control system is easy for beginners to grasp and offers a simple, comfortable observing experience. Unlike equatorial mounts, which require polar alignment and more complex setups, the alt-azimuth design of the AZ Pronto allows you to easily point the telescope to any part of the sky, making it ideal for quick, casual observations. The simplicity of the AZ Pronto ensures you can focus more on observing celestial objects and less on adjusting your mount, providing an enjoyable stargazing experience.
2. Smooth and Precise Tracking
The AZ Pronto is equipped with smooth, precise motion controls that allow for easy tracking of celestial objects across the sky. The mount’s slow-motion controls provide fine adjustments to both axes, making it easy to keep objects centered in the eyepiece during your observations. Whether you're tracking a planet, the moon, or a distant star cluster, the AZ Pronto ensures that your telescope remains stable and aligned with your target. This precise control helps minimize vibrations and maintains steady views, which is particularly important when observing at higher magnifications. The slow-motion controls offer a higher degree of accuracy for astronomers looking for detailed views of the night sky.
3. Sturdy and Reliable Tripod
The AZ Pronto comes with a sturdy, lightweight tripod designed to offer a stable foundation for your telescope. Constructed from high-quality materials, the tripod ensures minimal vibrations, providing a solid platform for steady observations. Its tripod legs are adjustable, allowing users to set the height for a comfortable viewing position, whether seated or standing. The tripod’s design is both durable and portable, making it easy to transport to different observing locations. The stability of the tripod is critical for keeping your telescope steady during high-magnification viewing, and the AZ Pronto's tripod ensures that you get the most out of your telescope with smooth and clear views.
4. Portable and Easy to Set Up
One of the standout features of the AZ Pronto Alt-Azimuth Mount and Tripod is its portability. The lightweight design of both the mount and tripod makes it easy to transport, so you can take it to remote dark-sky locations or move it around your yard with ease. Its compact size also allows for quick assembly and disassembly, so you can spend more time observing and less time setting up. The mount is designed to be user-friendly, making it ideal for those who want to enjoy the night sky without the complexity of more advanced setups. Whether you’re observing from home or on the go, the AZ Pronto provides a hassle-free, enjoyable stargazing experience.
5. Versatile Compatibility
The AZ Pronto Alt-Azimuth Mount and Tripod is compatible with a variety of telescopes, from small refractors to medium-sized reflectors, making it a versatile option for many different observing needs. Its sturdy build and smooth controls make it well-suited for a wide range of optical tubes, providing a reliable and stable platform for various telescope setups. Whether you are using a compact 70mm refractor for casual planetary observations or a 100mm reflector for more detailed deep-sky viewing, the AZ Pronto mount can handle a variety of telescope sizes and weights, offering excellent support and smooth movement for a range of users.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
