{"id":90500,"date":"2025-11-30T10:32:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T09:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=90500"},"modified":"2026-08-23T15:08:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:08:52","slug":"sky-watcher-az5-deluxe-mount-head-only","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-az5-deluxe-mount-head-only\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher AZ5 Deluxe Alt-Azimutal Mount (Head only)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sky-Watcher AZ5 Deluxe mount: fine adjustment for your own tripod<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This loose AZ5 Deluxe mount can be attached to your own tripod with a 3\/8 inch connection. The azimuthal mount supports telescopes up to 5 kg and combines a slip clutch for quick rough aiming with worm gear fine adjustment on both axes. The slow-motion cables allow you to keep an object precisely in view, even at higher magnifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Skywatcher-AZ5-Montering-Deluxe-zonder-statief-2.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher AZ5 Deluxe mount side view with slow motion cables and Vixen swallowtail saddle\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Skywatcher-AZ5-Montering-Deluxe-zonder-statief-4.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher AZ5 Deluxe mount on round base with 3\/8 inch thread without tripod\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vixen-style saddle fits virtually any light refractor, Maksutov, or spotting scope. Weighing 2.3 kg, the head is light enough for travel, while the aluminum construction feels sturdy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Included<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>AZ5 Deluxe mount (2.3 kg) with Vixen-style saddle<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Slow-motion cables for both axes<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sky-Watcher AZ5 1.75-inch stainless steel tripod is the matching sturdy base; the Sky-Watcher tripod for AZ-5, AZ-GTi, Pronto and Star Adventurer is the lighter travel alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For whom yes, for whom no<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who already have a good tripod and are looking for a precise manual head for a light tube. Not for: those who do not yet own a tripod, as the complete AZ5 set would be more economical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Azimuth mount with fine adjustment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Max. load capacity<\/strong><\/td><td>5 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Saddle<\/strong><\/td><td>Vixen-style<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fine control<\/strong><\/td><td>Worm gear on both shafts, slow-motion cables<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Head of weight<\/strong><\/td><td>2.3 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tripod connector<\/strong><\/td><td>3\/8 inch (tripod not included)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The disassembly of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/sky-watcher\/\">Sky-Watcher<\/a> 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.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AZ5 Deluxe mount head: azimuthal mount for telescopes up to 5 kg with worm gear fine adjustment, slip clutch, and Vixen-style saddle. 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