StarQuest-2 stable equatorial mount and tripod

In contrast to the black color of the previous StarQuest mount, the exterior has changed to white, but much more has happened.

Instead of the previous aluminum tripod, the equatorial head weighing only 1.4 kilograms is now placed on 2.4 kilogram steel legs. The total weight is thus 3.8 kg, but its load capacity is even higher, according to the factory's data, 4.5 kg. Thus, even a 127 mm MC tube or a 130 mm Newtonian can be mounted, but it can also handle a 100 mm refractor with a shorter tube.

Sky-Watcher's StarQuest mechanics provide easy usability at a reasonable price. The mount has a light structure, but a strong design. The gear wheel of the RA axis has a diameter of 95 mm, which enables precise fine movement. Fixing and releasing the axles is convenient thanks to the large, easy-to-reach discs. Both axes are 360 deg fine-tuned, so it is very easy to follow the set celestial bodies. It is possible - optionally - to use it with a RA motor, in which case the comfort of following celestial objects is greatly increased.

The mount head can be attached to the tripod with a simple hand screw. The telescope can be attached to the mount with the practical dovetail plate, using a manual screw.

Due to the more compact mount head, the telescope's center of gravity is closer to the center of mass, so a shorter shaft and less counterweight are required, so the total weight of the system is also lower.