Omegon AZ-Baby Azimuth Mount

Omegon AZ-Baby Altazimuth Mount: one kilo, take it anywhere

The AZ-Baby is an ultra-compact alt-azimuth mount for small telescopes. Weighing only about a kilogram, it fits in any suitcase, and despite its size, it moves smoothly and precisely.

What fits

The mount holds telescopes up to 4 kg with an objective diameter of up to approximately 100 mm: small refractors, Maksutov tubes, or lightweight Newtonians. The GP dovetail clamp accommodates any optical tube with a Vixen profile.

Azimuthal means simple

An altazimuth mount moves left, right, up, and down, just as you would intuitively expect. No polar alignment, no counterweight. Set it down and observe. That makes it suitable for quick or spontaneous observing.

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The 3/8-inch tripod mount fits photographic tripods. Choose a tripod that is sturdy enough: with a lightweight mount, the tripod is usually the weak link.

For whom yes and for whom no

• ✓ Owners of small tubes up to 4 kg
• ✓ Who wants to travel light
• ✓ Fast and spontaneous perception
• ✗ Larger telescopes weighing more than 4 kg
• ✗ Astrophotography: altazimuth mounts do not track sky rotation

Specifications

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