Omegon Stainless Steel Tripod (Black)

Omegon Stainless Steel Tripod (Black): mass dampens vibrations

A stainless steel tripod is heavier than an aluminum one, which is an advantage in astronomy. Mass dampens vibrations: where a light tripod continues to vibrate after every touch, a heavy tripod settles down faster.

Where the difference lies

At low magnification you’ll hardly notice a wobbly tripod. At high magnification when observing planets, every vibration is magnified, and the tripod then determines how long you have to wait before the image stabilizes again. That’s why serious mounts are rarely mounted on a lightweight photo tripod.

Black version

The black finish reflects less light than bare steel, which is more comfortable during night observation and limits stray light from street lamps.

Featured accessories

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For whom yes and for whom no

• ✓ Who wants to put their mount on a more stable base
• ✓ Observers of planets at high magnification
• ✓ Anyone who makes a fixed setup
• ✗ Anyone who wants to travel light: stainless steel weighs
• Small assemblies: a light tripod will suffice then

Specifications

You can find more accessories for this brand at the Omegon brand page.