Sky-Watcher AZ Pronto: The lightest solid mount for your small telescope
The AZ Pronto is a hand-operated, cast-aluminum alt-azimuth mount that is simplicity itself: telescope in the Vixen saddle, point, look. No power, no alignment, no startup time. With a mere 1 kg of its own weight and a 3 kg payload capacity, it's made for small refractors and Maksutovs.
The adjustable alt-azimuth mount allows you to point the telescope directly at your target, and then the slow-motion cables handle the fine adjustments: smooth tracking and centering, even at higher magnifications. This version is the head without a tripod, for those who already have a suitable tripod or want to use the Pronto as a backup or travel head.
Included
- AZ Quick Mount Socket
- Slow-motion cables
For whom yes, for whom no
Ideal as a grab-and-go base for small telescopes up to 3 kg and as a more stable replacement for a wobbly entry-level tripod. Those who want automatic tracking or GoTo functionality should look at the AZ-GTi family.
Specifications
| Type | Alt-azimuth mount (manual) |
| Saddle | Vixen-style |
| Carrying capacity | 3 kg |
| Head of weight | 1 kg |
| Fine control | Slow-motion cables (elevation and azimuth) |
| Material | Cast aluminum |
| Tripod | Not included |
The disassembly of Sky-Watcher is a base that will last you for years. Unsure which mount is best for your telescope and your goals? Contact us, we'd be happy to help you decide.
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