{"id":90667,"date":"2025-11-30T16:10:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T15:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=90667"},"modified":"2026-08-23T15:08:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:08:57","slug":"sky-watcher-az-pronto-alt-azimuth-mount-tripod","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-az-pronto-alt-azimuth-mount-tripod\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher AZ Pronto Alt-Azimutal Mount &amp; Tripod"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sky-Watcher AZ Pronto: unpack, set up, look<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/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-AZ-Pronto-Montering-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher AZ-Pronto azimuthal mount on column extension with aluminum tripod base and two slow-motion cables.\" 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-AZ-Pronto-Montering-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher AZ-Pronto complete setup with aluminum tripod, accessory tray and mounted AZ head.\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The adjustable clutch allows you to tilt the telescope directly into position, after which the slow-motion cables handle the fine-tuning: smooth tracking and centering, even at higher magnifications. The included tripod with accessory tray completes the set: set it up, click in the telescope, and observe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Included<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>AZ Quick Mount Socket<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Tripod with accessory holder<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Slow-motion cables<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\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\">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.<\/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>Alt-azimuth mount (manual)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Saddle<\/strong><\/td><td>Vixen-style<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Carrying capacity<\/strong><\/td><td>3 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Head of weight<\/strong><\/td><td>1 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fine control<\/strong><\/td><td>Slow-motion cables (elevation and azimuth)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Material<\/strong><\/td><td>Cast aluminum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tripod<\/strong><\/td><td>Included, with accessory holder<\/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>Lightweight manual alt-az mount with tripod and accessory tray: Vixen saddle, fine adjustment via slow-motion cables, and 3 kg load capacity. 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