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Please note: Green Witch North (Birstall) will be closed from 12pm-5pm Friday 18th May due to stock take.

Synscan Computerised Alt-Az Mount & Steel tripodSynscan Computerised Alt-Az Mount & Steel tripod Ref: OV-20218
  • SKY WATCHER

This computerised mount will take any small or light telescope tube fitted with a Vixen dovetail. It offers full GOTO control with a database of over 42,900 objects. Ideal if you already have a telescope tube and want to upgrade it for computer control.


Price: £229.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



Merlin Computerised Table-Top Mount with SynscanMerlin Computerised Table-Top Mount with Synscan Ref: OV-20224
  • SKY WATCHER

This computerised mount is designed to take any small telescope up to 4kg in weight. It will take standard Vixen or SkyWatcher dovetails and has an adaptor for spotting scopes fitted with the usual tripod bush.

With a database of over 42,900 objects and simple-to-use controls it can be set up quickly on a picnic or patio table making it ideal for travelling.

Use it to convert your bird-watching telescope for astronomy.


Price: £209.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



AZ3 Alt-Azimuth Mount & Aluminium Tripod AZ3 Alt-Azimuth Mount & Aluminium Tripod Ref: OV-446
  • OPTICAL VISION

Spotting users love the precision control and rock steadiness of this high quality alt-azimuth mount with adjustable aluminium tripod and large accessory tray.

It features two flexible slow-motion cables, one for vertical and one for horizontal control. Accurately tracks distant moving objects with ease.

This mounting is ideal for terrestrial observations but can also be used for basic astronomical viewing.


Price: £109.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



EQ2 Equatorial Mount & Aluminium TripodEQ2 Equatorial Mount & Aluminium Tripod Ref: OV-447
  • OPTICAL VISION

The EQ2 Equatorial Mount is suited to both beginners and experienced astronomers. It offers very good stability and the tall, fully adjustable aluminium tripod with large accessory tray is a real plus. This mount features 360º slow-motion tracking gears on both the right ascension and declination axes with flexible controls.

Dual metal setting circles allow location of objects by their R.A. and DEC. coordinates. A separate latitude adjustment aids in polar alignment.

An optional D.C. Motor Drive can be installed to the R.A. axis for auto-tracking purposes.


Price: £129.00 (Including VAT at 20%)





Related products:
1. EQ2 R.A Economy Motor Drive (Ref: OV-998)
2. EQ2 Single Axis D.C. Motor Drive with Multi-Speed Handset (Ref: OV-407)
EQ3-2 Deluxe Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount  EQ3-2 Deluxe Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount Ref: OV-448
  • OPTICAL VISION

The superb EQ3-2 mount receives high marks from experienced observers. This sturdy mount offers precision and stability along with a host of other features for the serious astronomer. The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable aluminium tripod with accessory tray. A bubble level allows for quick and accurate levelling.

Slow-motion control knobs allow for continuous manual tracking of celestial objects. The precision mount features full 360º worm-gear tracking controls on both R.A. and DEC. axes. Dual metal setting circle dials allow quick location of target using celestial coordinates. An optional polarscope is available for aiding in polar alignment.

Optional single-axis and dual-axis D.C. motor drives can be installed for tracking and guiding.


Price: £189.00 (Including VAT at 20%)





Related products:
1. EQ3-2 Single Axis D.C. Motor Drive with Multi-Speed Handset (Ref: OV-362)
2. EQ3-2 Dual Axis D.C. Motor Drive (Ref: OV-406)
EQ5 Deluxe Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount  EQ5 Deluxe Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount Ref: OV-464
  • SKY WATCHER

The very sturdy EQ5 Equatorial mount provides excellent precision and stability and a host of other useful features for the serious astronomer. The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable stainless steel pipe tripod with accessory tray.

Supplied complete with a bubble level, latitude adjuster with micrometer scale and an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster. It also features engraved aluminium setting circles and manual slow motion tracking controls. An optional polarscope is available for aiding in polar alignment.

Optional single-axis and dual-axis D.C. motor drives can be installed for tracking and guiding.


Price: £259.00 (Including VAT at 20%)





Related products:
1. EQ5 Single Axis D.C. Motor Drive with Multi-Speed Handset (Ref: OV-462)
2. EQ5 Dual Axis D.C. Motor Drive with Multi-Speed Handset (Ref: OV-463)
V.3 SynScan Flash Upgradeable HandsetV.3 SynScan Flash Upgradeable Handset Ref: OV-948

  • SKY WATCHER
  • Upgrade handset to convert an HEQ5 or EQ6 Syntrek mount to full GOTO capability. Both Syntrek mounts already have the GOTO motherboard, motors and encoders necessary for GOTO operation so this handset is all that is needed to upgrade them.

    For V.2 owners wanting to upgrade, the V.3 SynScan hand control includes new features such as: Firmware-updateability via the internet, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE), and capability to store star alignment data. Also can accept new GPS mouse attachment.


    Price: £159.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



    SynScan PRO GOTO Upgrade kit for Standard EQ3-2 MountSynScan PRO GOTO Upgrade kit for Standard EQ3-2 Mount Ref: OV-107

  • SKY WATCHER
  • Available for easily upgrading the standard (non-PRO) mountings for computerised GO-TO capabilities. Kits comprise V.3 SynScanTM Flash Upgradeable GO-TO handset, 2 x Stepper Motors for DEC and R.A. Drives, Replacement Control Panel / Motor Board, Hand Control Cable, Cable Clamp and Hand Control Holder (12V D.C. Power Supply required - not supplied).


    Price: £299.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



    SynScan PRO GOTO Upgrade kit for Standard EQ5 MountSynScan PRO GOTO Upgrade kit for Standard EQ5 Mount Ref: OV-108

  • SKY WATCHER
  • Available for easily upgrading the standard (non-PRO) EQ5 mount for computerised GO-TO capability. Kits comprise V.3 SynScanTM Flash Upgradeable GO-TO handset, 2 x Stepper Motors for DEC and R.A. Drives, Replacement Control Panel / Motor Board, Hand Control Cable, Cable Clamp and Hand Control Holder (12V D.C. Power Supply required - not supplied).


    Price: £319.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



    SkyScan Pro GOTO Upgrade Kit for HEQ5 Mount SkyScan Pro GOTO Upgrade Kit for HEQ5 Mount Ref: OV-887

  • OPTICAL VISION The upgrade kit includes: 2 X Stepper Motors, Control Panel/Motor Board, Hand Control Cable, Hand Control, Cable Clamp, Hand Control Holder.
    Price: £349.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



  • SkyScan Pro GOTO Upgrade Kit for EQ6 Mount SkyScan Pro GOTO Upgrade Kit for EQ6 Mount Ref: OV-851

  • OPTICAL VISION The upgrade kit includes: 2 X Stepper Motors, Control Panel/Motor Board, Hand Control Cable, Hand Control, Cable Clamp, Hand Control Holder.
    Price: £349.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



  • EQ6 Deluxe Super Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount  EQ6 Deluxe Super Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount Ref: OV-740
    • SKY WATCHER

    The Sky-Watcher EQ6 equatorial mount is the first of its kind, and is top of SkyWatcher's range of equatorial mounts. It is a precision instrument capable of carrying massive payloads (up to 25Kg) but at the same time is very reasonably priced. The mount is excellent for visual observations and short-term unguided CCD imaging with most telescopes of conventional design. It will easily handle refractors up to 8"/200mm and classic Newtonians up to 14"/350mm in aperture.

    The EQ6 has a black powder coat finish and weighs in at 17Kg.



    Price: £945.00 (Including VAT at 20%)





    Related products:
    1. Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank (Ref: OV-153)
    HEQ5 PRO SynScan GOTO Extra Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount and Tripod HEQ5 PRO SynScan GOTO Extra Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount and Tripod Ref: OV-886
    • SKY WATCHER

    The HEQ5 SynScan computerised mount is suitable for refractors up to 120mm in aperture and reflectors up to 250mm.

    The HEQ5 won the Sky at Night group test award and is highly recommended for those who want a stable, computerised mount but don't require the weight of the EQ6.



    Price: £875.00 (Including VAT at 20%)





    Related products:
    1. Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank (Ref: OV-153)
    NEQ6 PRO SynScan GOTO Super Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount and Tripod NEQ6 PRO SynScan GOTO Super Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount and Tripod Ref: OV-20854
    • SKY WATCHER

    The NEQ6 is the sturdiest and most stable mount in the SynScan rannge and will carry refractors in excess of 120mm and reflectors up to 300mm in aperture.

    The NEQ6 mount is an upgraded version of the Popular EQ6 and comes complete with a counterweight extension bar and two Skywatcher saddle plates, 45mm and 75mm.



    Price: £1,099.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



    Standard Field Tripod for LX90/LX200 ModelsStandard Field Tripod for LX90/LX200 Models Ref: MEA-07011
    • MEADE 07011

    Standard Field Tripod as supplied with LX90 and LX200 telescopes up to 14-inch aperture.


    Price: £230.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



    LCM Mount and TripodLCM Mount and Tripod Ref: OV-91206
    • CELESTRON 91206
    • AltAz Computerized mount, as supplied with all LCM telescopes
    • NexStar technology with database for automatic slewing (GoTo) and tracking of over 4,000 objects
    • Flash upgradeable hand control with SkyAlign alignment procedure
    • Pre-assembled adjustable tripod with accessory tray
    • DC operation (batteries not included)
    • The SkyX First Light Edition astronomy software
    • Vixen style dovetail compatible with the CG5 or Advanced Series dovetails

    Price: £179.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



    Omni CG-4 Mount and TripodOmni CG-4 Mount and Tripod Ref: OV-91509
    • CELESTRON 91509
    • German Equatorial mount and tripod as supplied with all Omni XLT Series telescopes
    • Includes RA and DEC slow motion controls and setting circles
    • Tripod has adjustable height 1.75" steel leg tripod with center brace/accessory tray
    • Two counterweights - 7 lb and 4 lb

    Price: £229.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



    Nexstar SLT Computerised Mount and TripodNexstar SLT Computerised Mount and Tripod Ref: OV-91205
    • CELESTRON 91205
    • AltAz Computerized mount as supplied with all NexStar SLT telescopes
    • NexStar technology with database for automatic slewing (GoTo) and tracking of over 4,000 objects
    • Flash upgradeable hand control with SkyAlign alignment procedure and NexStar technology
    • NSOL telescope control software for controlling NexStar via laptop or PC
    • Stainless steel tripod
    • DC operation (batteries not included)
    • "The Sky X" First Light edition CD-ROM


    Price: £285.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



    Nexstar 4/5 SE Mount and TripodNexstar 4/5 SE Mount and Tripod Ref: OV-91204
    • CELESTRON 91204
    • AltAz Computerized mount, as supplied with all NexStar 4/5 telescopes
    • NexStar technology with database for automatic slewing (GoTo) and tracking of 40,000 objects
    • Flash upgradeable hand control with SkyAlign alignment procedure and NexStar technology
    • NexRemote telescope control software
    • RS-232 cable
    • Steel tripod
    • "The Sky X" First Light edition CD-ROM
    • Built-in Wedge
    • Camera control cable


    • Price: £325.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



    Nexstar 6/8 SE Mount and TripodNexstar 6/8 SE Mount and Tripod Ref: OV-91203
    • CELESTRON 91203

    The NexStar SE mount is simply the best 'Grab-n-Go' portable GoTo mount available today. The distinctive patented fork arm with ergonomically designed integrated hand control cradle gives solid support to small to medium sized OTA's.

    The NexStar SE mount has all the same features as Celestron’s most advanced computerized GoTo telescopes, including their revolutionary SkyAlign™ alignment technology, a sky tour feature, a database of over 40,000 celestial objects and easy to use hand control.

    Plug the optional CN-16 GPS Accessory into NexStar’s auxiliary port and download data from orbiting GPS satellites for truly quick and easy alignments. The universe may be full of mysteries, but using the NexStar SE mount isn’t one of them.

    Every NexStar SE includes a version of The Sky® software Level 1 Planetarium software for exploring the Universe on your PC and printing out custom star charts of the sky. In addition, you receive NexRemote software that allows you to operate your telescope via your PC. Software package valued at over £120.00 included free with your NexStar SE.



    Price: £485.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



    Computerised CG-5 Equatorial Mount and TripodComputerised CG-5 Equatorial Mount and Tripod Ref: DH-91518
    • CELESTRON 91518
    • Heavy Duty (CG-5GT) computerized German Equatorial mount (same as supplied with Advanced Series GT telescopes)
    • Ultra sturdy 2" diameter steel tripod with accessory tray


    Price: £649.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



    CGEM GoTo Equatorial Mount and TripodCGEM GoTo Equatorial Mount and Tripod Ref: DH-91526
    • CELESTRON 91526

    The CGEM™ mount has a fresh, attractive, bold appearance and is capable of carrying Celestron’s higher-end SCT optical tubes (up to 11") securely and vibration free which is ideal for both imaging and visual observing.

    Celestron's CGEM mount is the perfect fit between the Advanced Series and CGE Series. Offering the portability of the Advanced Series and the precision of the CGE.



    Price: £1,429.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



    CGEM DX GoTo Equatorial Mount and TripodCGEM DX GoTo Equatorial Mount and Tripod Ref: DH-91528
    • CELESTRON 91528

    The CGEM DX™ mount is the newest member of Celestron's fully computerized equatorial mount series capable of carrying Celestron’s high-end 11" and 14" optical tubes. The CGE PRO style, 2.75" leg tripod holds even the 14" optics securely while dampening vibration, which is ideal for both imaging and visual observing. Capable of holding 50 lbs of payload and slewing at 5° per second, you will be able to instantly point to any of the celestial objects in the database.

    • Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 50 lbs
    • CGEM DX Computerized Equatorial Mount
    • Ultra sturdy 2.75" steel tripod with Accessory Tray


    Price: £1,949.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



    Paramount MEParamount ME Ref: DH-1851150
    • SOFTWARE BISQUE

    The Paramount ME is a high-quality mount supported by excellent software designed for remote control and scheduling. Whether you want to control it from your nearby study or a location on the other side of the world, the integrated software makes this easy to implement.

    The mount will carry a payload of up to 68 kg (150 lbs) yet only weighs 29.5 kg making it 'field transportable'. Brushless DC servo motors provide fast slew rates and consistent torque at all slew speeds. They are designed for long life making the Paramount ME ideal for users who want the telescope to operate all night, every night.

    The comprehensive software suite matches the quality of the mount and incorporates packages such as Tpoint which was developed for the 3.9m Anglo-Australian Telescope and which is now the world's leading telescope pointing analysis software.


    Price: £12,254.29 (Including VAT at 20%)



    Please note: Green Witch North (Birstall) will be closed from 12pm-5pm Friday 18th May due to stock take.