{"title":"Mounts","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Mounts collection. Free Shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cgem-pier-adapter-kit","title":"CGEM Pier Adapter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking to permanently mount your CGEM telescope? You'll want this adapter kit to easily attach the CGEM equatorial mount to a permanent pier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top plate of the adapter kit is designed similar to the original CGEM tripod top. It has a cylindrical recess to accept the mounting post on the bottom of the CGEM mount head. An included bolt is used to secure the mount to the adapter plate in a similar fashion to how the CGEM normally bolts to the tripod. There is also a pre-drilled hole on the top adapter plate to accept the azimuth-adjustment post. (The post from the original tripod is used on the adapter kit.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree stand-off posts keep the top plate clear of the pier itself, allowing easy mounting and adjustment of the CGEM. The posts are each 1\" in diameter and provide 4\" of clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom plate is designed to attach to a pier with three bolts. Three 1\/2\" bolt holes are provided in the bottom plate, between the stand-off posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" total height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2\" thick bottom plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-5\/8\" thick top plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnodized aluminum construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase Plate Dimensions for Mounting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0327\/2569\/6648\/files\/cgem_pier_baseplate_dimensions.jpg?v=1611703693\u0026amp;width=700\" width=\"70%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Starizona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750283575529,"sku":"rpd1787928906459","price":203.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/6964\/9129\/files\/cgem-pier-adapter-kit_1.jpg?v=1787928910"},{"product_id":"piggyback-mount-all-celestron-scts","title":"Piggyback Mount - All Celestron SCTs","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllows camera to be piggybacked on top of a Celestron SCT. Uses standard 1\/4\"-20 tripod mount screw.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750283608297,"sku":"qag1787928906401","price":30.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/6964\/9129\/files\/piggyback-mount---all-celestron-scts_1.gif?v=1787928910"},{"product_id":"cgx-cgx-l-pier-adapter-kit","title":"CGX \/ CGX-L Pier Adapter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree stand-off posts keep the top plate clear of the pier itself, allowing easy mounting and adjustment of the CGX. The posts are each 1\" in diameter and provide 4\" of clearance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bottom plate is designed to attach to a pier with three bolts. Three 1\/2\" bolt holes are provided in the bottom plate, between the stand-off posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDue to manufacturing times our pier adapters could take up to 2 weeks after your purchase to ship. This is not expected, but slight delays are possible if we receive higher-than-expected volume of orders. If you have any questions regarding when your order will ship feel free to call or email Starizona.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase Plate Dimensions for Mounting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0327\/2569\/6648\/files\/CGX_Pier_Dims_480x480.jpg?v=1635878394\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0327\/2569\/6648\/files\/CGX_Pier_Dims.jpg?v=1635878394\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starizona","offers":[{"title":"Top + Bottom Pier Kit","offer_id":51750283772137,"sku":"rqn1787928910202","price":243.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Top Plate Only","offer_id":51750283804905,"sku":"mvw1787928910203","price":187.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/6964\/9129\/files\/cgx-cgx-l-pier-adapter-kit_1.jpg?v=1787928914"},{"product_id":"twilight-i-adjustable-head-mount-and-tripod","title":"Twilight I Adjustable Head Mount and Tripod","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized refractors, such as the AR102 or ED102mm, and of course, the ED80mm. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. As long as your telescope does not exceed 18 pounds and has a Vixen-Style Universal Dovetail bar for mounting the telescope to the mount head, you are good to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Twilight I alt-azimuth mount head is made of powder-coated aluminum and there are worm gears on both axis. The adjustable angle head can be tilted forward or back at a 45° angle to allow more clearance for your telescope so you can point it straight up for viewing at the zenith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow-motion control cables are attached on the vertical and horizontal axis, and are easy to turn during the night, even with gloves on, due to the over-sized knurled knobs that are attached to the end of each cable. They can be attached to either side of each axis to accommodate right or left-handed users, or different types of telescopes (e.g. refractors vs. Newtonian reflectors) for ease of adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel tripod that comes standard with the Twilight I mount has adjustable legs and a wide foot print of 42 inches, which makes the tripod more stable. A spreader bar locks against the inside of the legs to secure the tripod even further, and keep vibrations to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlt-Azimuth Telescope Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayload capacity of 15 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses Vixen-style dovetail bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e52\" from floor to dovetail bracket (at full extension)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs approx. 10 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750283935977,"sku":"bpt1787928908735","price":218.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/6964\/9129\/files\/twilight-i-adjustable-head-mount-and-tripod_1.jpg?v=1787928916"},{"product_id":"sky-watcher-star-adventurer-latitude-eq-base","title":"Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eLatitude (EQ) Base for Star Adventurer mount.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750283968745,"sku":"juu1787928913692","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/6964\/9129\/files\/sky-watcher-star-adventurer-latitude-eq-base_1.jpg?v=1787928918"},{"product_id":"avx-pier-adapter-kit","title":"AVX Pier Adapter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking to permanently mount your AVX mount? You'll want this adapter kit to easily attach the AVX equatorial mount to a permanent pier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top plate of the adapter kit is designed similar to the original \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAVX\u003c\/span\u003e tripod top. It has a cylindrical recess to accept the mounting post on the bottom of the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAVX\u003c\/span\u003e mount head. An included bolt is used to secure the mount to the adapter plate in a similar fashion to how the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAVX\u003c\/span\u003e normally bolts to the tripod. There is also a pre-drilled hole on the top adapter plate to accept the azimuth-adjustment post. (The post from the original tripod is used on the adapter kit.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree stand-off posts keep the top plate clear of the pier itself, allowing easy mounting and adjustment of the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAVX\u003c\/span\u003e. 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You'll want this adapter kit to easily attach the CPC fork mount to a permanent pier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top plate of the adapter kit has holes for 3\/8\" bolts to match the hole pattern in the bottom of the CPC base. Three stand-off posts keep the top plate clear of the pier itself, allowing easy mounting of the bolts into the bottom of the CPC The posts are each 1\" in diameter and provide 4\" of clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom plate is designed to attach to a pier with three bolts. 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