Universal Astronomics UniStar.

The UniStar: The ultimate compact, portable alt-az mount.
Light Weight
UniStar Light - 2 lbs. (Rated for up to 10 lbs.)
UniStar - 7 lbs. (Rated for up to 30 lbs.)
Quick Setup
Compact Size
Amazing Stability - No counterweights needed!
Completely Waterproof
Welded Construction
Tension adjustment in both directions
Easy zenith viewing for long refractors
Available in Basic, Deluxe or Super Deluxe Model
Eyepiece tray available
Now encoder capable, installation includes computer tray. Compatible with most encoder
computers
Fully adjustable guide handle option now available
Basic, Deluxe, Super Deluxe, or Super 8 Deluxe?

(These descriptions pertain to UniStar, UniStar Light, MicroStar and MacroStar which are all
available as Basic, Deluxe or Super Deluxe. UniStar Light Basic is shown at above right,
UniStar Light Deluxe is shown at bottom left)

The Basic models are comprised of a long flat plate with a slot cut fore and aft to accept
thumbscrews for mounting typical tube rings. Because there are no means to attach anything
near the center of the plate, scopes with clamshell-type tube rings or a single camera tripod
mounting hole, require our Clamshell Adapter Plate which attaches to the scope then allows
attaching to the Basic model with thumbscrews. The benefit of this accessory is that it
provides 2" of balance travel as it is designed to slide back-and-forth in the slots that are cut
into the Basic Head.

The Deluxe models are a Saddle/Plate system. The scope requires a male dovetail mounting
plate (or rail) attached to it and can then attach to the Deluxe Head which has a female
dovetail saddle design. This allows for quick installation and removal of the optics, as well as
allows for balancing the optics for and aft. The amount of travel for balance is dependent on
the length of the mounting plate. The UniStar Light and MicroStar Deluxe heads hold the
plate with a single clamping knob and is designed to hold rails from 1.5-2.25" wide. This
includes Vixen, Orion, Celestron, Meade (these are all Synta rails from China), Astro-
Physics, etc, and our own 2" saddle plate.

The MicroStar or UniStar Light Super Deluxe incorporates the saddle design reserved for the
larger UniStar/MacroStar Deluxe (description can be found in the next paragraph). Its a $50
upgrade from the standard Light Deluxe head. The advantages of this design is that the
moveable jaw is non-marring, but its largest benefit is its ability to accept any dovetail plate
between 1.5-3.25" wide.


The larger UniStar Deluxe incorporates a moving jaw on one side that clamps the saddle
plate with a single handknob. This is available with a choice of either our 2" or 3" Jaw. Which
one to choose can typically depend on the equatorial mount that the UniStar may share duty
with or if the scope has a particular dovetail plate of its own. If neither of these factors pertain,
then the customer can choose the saddle/plate based on the size of the scope. Best
recommendation is that for over 15 lbs, the 3" jaw will carry the load better. The 2" jaw will
carry all the rails listed above, the 3" jaw will carry Losmandy, Astro-Physics and Celestron's
wider plate, etc, and our own 3" plate. Even if only one jaw size is required, purchasing both
jaws (£25.00 additional) allows many benefits in that it will allow the UniStar mount to accept
any dovetail rail between 1.5-3.25" which means no future problems with EQ mount
compatability. And it will also ensure easy resale in the future as the mount will not be
restricted to compatibility with only certain EQ mounts. UniStar Light and MicroStar can be
upgraded to this head, its actually a necessity if you are trying to use a 3" mounting plate, or
if you prefer the non-marring design of the clamping jaw rather than the clamping screw.

The Super 8 Deluxe is the same design as the larger UniStar Deluxe but with a longer saddle
with 2 clamping jaws. This is recommended for loads over 25 lbs or for longer refractors. Its
a £30 upgrade from the standard Deluxe UniStar.

Prices:
01201 UniStar Light Basic (10 lb capacity, 2x8 plate for mounting tube rings) - £204.00
01202 UniStar Light Deluxe (10 lb capacity, 2” dovetail saddle) - £286.00
01205 Light Super Deluxe (10 lb capacity, includes UniStar Deluxe Saddle) - £337.00
01203 UniStar Basic (40 lb capacity, 3x8 plate for mounting tube rings) - £306.00
01204 UniStar Deluxe 3" Saddle (40 lb capacity, includes your choice of 2” or 3” non-
marring jaw for receiving 2” or 3” wide dovetail plates) - £408.00
01207 UniStar Deluxe 7” Saddle (40 lb capacity, includes 7” saddle and one set of jaws) -
£459.00
01212 UniStar Deluxe 12” Saddle (40 lb capacity, includes 7” saddle and one set of jaws) -
£510.00

All plus £10.00 shipping & insurance.

The Astronomy Shop

1 Tone Hill. Wellington

Somerset TA21 0AU

United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)1823 665510