{"id":92664,"date":"2026-01-06T18:26:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=92664"},"modified":"2026-09-04T14:03:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T12:03:55","slug":"omegon-eq-500-x-mount","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/omegon-eq-500-x-montering\/","title":{"rendered":"Omegon EQ-500 X Equatorial Mount with Tripod"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Omegon EQ-500 X Equatorial Mount with Tripod: equatorial tracking up to 10 kg<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EQ-500 X is a equatorial mount that carries telescopes up to 200 mm aperture and 10 kg, supplied with a stainless steel tripod and two 2.5 kg counterweights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-EQ-500-X-montering-4.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon EQ-500 X equatorial mount with stainless steel tripod\" title=\"\"><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-EQ-500-X-montering.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon EQ-500 X equatorial mount with stainless steel tripod\" title=\"\"><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-EQ-500-X-montering-3.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon EQ-500 X equatorial mount with stainless steel tripod\" title=\"\"><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-EQ-500-X-montering-2.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon EQ-500 X equatorial mount with stainless steel tripod\" title=\"\"><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-EQ-500-X-montering-1.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon EQ-500 X equatorial mount with stainless steel tripod\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-EQ-500-X-montering.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon EQ-500 X equatorial mount with stainless steel tripod\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why parallax<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An equatorial mount is tilted, aligned with the Earth's axis. This allows you to track an object by rotating one axis instead of two simultaneously. At high magnification, this makes a huge difference: the object stays in view with one smooth motion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-EQ-500-X-montering-3.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon EQ-500 X equatorial mount with stainless steel tripod\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smooth on both axes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both axes run on ball bearings and have fine adjustment. The scale markings on the axes help with setting coordinates, allowing you to locate objects that are not visible to the eye.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-EQ-500-X-montering-2.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon EQ-500 X equatorial mount with stainless steel tripod\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solid foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stainless steel tripod is crucial for the result. No matter how good a mount is, if the tripod vibrates, you'll see it with every touch in the image. An accessory tray between the legs keeps eyepieces within reach and simultaneously strengthens the construction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-EQ-500-X-montering-1.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon EQ-500 X equatorial mount with stainless steel tripod\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To motorize later<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For automatic tracking, you can expand the mount with a tracking motor. That is the logical next step as soon as you want to start with astrophotography.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Included<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Equatorial mount<\/li><li>Two counterweights of 2.5 kg<\/li><li>Stainless steel tripod<\/li><li>Accessory holder<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For astrophotography, expect to use about half of the stated payload capacity: what works visually fine is often too heavily loaded for photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For whom yes and for whom no<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2713 Visual observers with tubes up to 10 kg<\/li><li>Viewing planets at high magnification<\/li><li>\u2713 Who wants to motorize later<\/li><li>\u2717 Telescopes heavier than 10 kg<\/li><li>Who's looking for a mount that works without alignment: choose azimuthal<\/li><\/ul>\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>Equatorial mount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Carrying capacity<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 10 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Suitable for<\/strong><\/td><td>Tubes up to 200 mm bore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Counterweights<\/strong><\/td><td>2 x 2.5 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lagging<\/strong><\/td><td>Ball bearings on both shafts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tripod<\/strong><\/td><td>Stainless steel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Included<\/strong><\/td><td>Accessory holder<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find more accessories for this merk at the <a href=\"\/en\/brands\/omegon\/\">Omegon merk Page<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Equatorial mount for tubes up to 200 mm and 10 kg, with stainless steel tripod and two counterweights. Ball bearings and fine adjustment on both axes.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":99000,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[126],"product_cat":[56,3120,538,3116],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-92664","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-omegon","product_cat-telescoop-accessoires","product_cat-equatoriale-monteringen","product_cat-monteringen","product_cat-telescoop-monteringen","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":27687,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-neq-5-montering\/","url_meta":{"origin":92664,"position":0},"title":"Sky-Watcher NEQ-5 Equatorial Mount &amp; Tripod","author":"","date":"02-09-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Classic equatorial mount with 10 kg load capacity, steel tripod, and two 5 kg counterweights. 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