{"product_id":"orion-eq-26-motorized-equatorial-telescope-mount-and-tripod-55029","title":"Orion EQ-26 Motorized Equatorial Telescope Mount and Tripod - 55029","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Orion EQ-26 Motorized Equatorial Mount and Tripod provides a stable, versatile platform for amateur astronomers looking for reliable tracking and smooth electronic telescope control. With a payload capacity of up to 26 lbs (12 kg), this German equatorial mount can accommodate a variety of medium-sized refractors, reflectors, and Cassegrain optical tubes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipped with dual stepper motors on the right ascension and declination axes, the EQ-26 offers sidereal tracking and electronically controlled slewing at speeds up to 800x sidereal. The included dual-axis hand controller allows for convenient telescope positioning and precise centering of celestial objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Vixen-style dovetail saddle provides compatibility with a wide selection of optical tubes, while the integrated polar alignment scope helps simplify accurate setup. The sturdy stainless steel tripod features adjustable 1.75-inch diameter legs and a metal accessory tray for additional stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26 lb (12 kg) maximum telescope payload capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotorized right ascension and declination axes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSidereal tracking for celestial observation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlewing speeds up to 800x sidereal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded dual-axis hand controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVixen-style dovetail saddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated polar alignment scope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable stainless steel tripod with accessory tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo 5.8 lb (2.6 kg) counterweights for balancing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with Northern and Southern Hemisphere operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical 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