Omegon EQ-500 X Mount

Omegon EQ-500 X Mount - stable, accurate and easy to use
Looking for a reliable parallactic mount for your telescope? The Omegon EQ-500 X can carry tubes up to 200 mm and 10 kg. You set it up quickly and can start your evening of observation right away.

Quiet and accurate observations
Thanks to the parallactic design, follow celestial bodies effortlessly. Turn the straight-climbing axis and keep objects such as planets or nebulae in precise focus, even at high magnifications.

Smooth movements
Both axes are equipped with ball bearings. Your telescope moves smoothly, precisely and without jerking. So you position your optics exactly where you want them.

Sturdy tripod made of stainless steel
The tripod stand is stable even under heavy use. The built-in eyepiece holder accommodates seven 1.25″ and two 2″ eyepieces. Everything is at your fingertips during your observations.

Find celestial bodies easily
Setting rings and a star atlas help you find objects based on coordinates. Ideal for planetary hunting, nebulae and deep sky objects.

What we recommend
✓ Refractor and medium-sized mirror telescopes: excellent
✓ Visual observation: very appropriate
✓ Planets, Moon and bright deep-sky objects: good use
✗ Heavy tubulars (>200 mm) or long optics: not recommended
✗ Fast astrophotography without motorization: limited

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