Mounts & Tripods For BORG Telescopes.

Two mounts & tripods suitable for Borg telescopes are detailed below. All that is required to
attach your Borg telescope to either of the mounts is a 7080 Tube Band M Set - £69.00.

EQ-2 Equatorial Mount
The EQ-2 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 360 degree 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, co-ordinates. 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 £119.00 + £10.00 p&p.

Single Axis D.C. Motor drive for EQ-2 equatorial mount can be fitted to any of our telescopes
supplied with the EQ-2 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed quartz controlled electronic
motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery powered

Price - £79.00


EQ-3 Deluxe Equatorial Mount
The superb high-end 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 360 degree
worm-gear tracking controls on both R.A. and DEC. axes. Dual metal setting circle dials allow
quick location of target using celestial co-ordinates. An optional polarscope is available for
aiding in polar alignment. Optional single axis and dual axis D.C. motor drives can be installed
for auto tracking purposes.

Price - £189.00 + £10.00 p&p.

Single-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ3-2 Equatorial Mount
Can be fitted to any our telescopes supplied with the EQ3-2 equatorial mount. Provides
multi-speed quartz-controlled electronic motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery powered.

Price - £79.00

Dual-Axis D.C. Motor Drive for EQ3-2 Equatorial Mount
Can be fitted to any our telescopes supplied with the EQ3-2 equatorial mount. Provides
multi-speed quartz-controlled electronic motor tracking of the R.A. and DEC. axes. Battery
powered.

Price - £119.00

Polar Alignment Telescope

Price - £29.00

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