Astro-Tech Voyager 2 Altazimuth Mount
SKU ATV2
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by Astro-Tech
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Original price
$249.95
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Original price
$249.95
Original price
$249.95
$249.95
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$249.95
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$249.95
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The solid and stable Astro-Tech Voyager 2 light-to-medium-duty altazimuth mount and tripod has geared slow motion controls. This 18 pound payload capacity Astro-Tech mount weighs only 16.5 pounds.
These are closeout products and non returnable. We are selling them as a tripod only, however they come with the Alt-Az head. It is a 50/50 chance the head is stiff and doesn't work very well. They have been sitting sealed in our attic for the better part of three years. Buy this only if you want tripod, ,or you are a gambler and hope the head works. Again, these can't be returned.
Astronomy magazine named the original Astro-Tech Voyager alt-azimuth mount a Star Product for 2010, saying the "all-metal Voyager alt-azimuth mount is perfect for anyone who practices grab-and-go astronomy" The new Astro-Tech Voyager 2 is an improved version of that Star Product award winning and very popular original Astro-Tech Voyager altazimuth mount.
The solid and low-vibration Voyager 2 is designed to hold small to medium sized fast focal ratio refractors in the 72mm to 102mm range. With a payload capacity of 18 pounds (8.2 kg), it can even handle some catadioptrics, Mak-Newts, and fast focal ratio reflectors up to 6" in aperture.
The Voyager 2 alt-azimuth head has worm gear slow motion controls on both axes. These let you smoothly follow the motion of the Moon, planets, and deep space objects across the heavens. Large easy-grip handles lock the altitude and azimuth axes. A slight turn of the handles releases the axis locks so you can quickly move from one part of the sky to another. A similar turn back locks the axes so the slow motion controls can track celestial objects. Pull up on the spring-loaded handles and you can rotate them to position them at the most convenient angle for use.
The scope mounting arm can tilt forward or back at a 45° angle to let you put the altitude slow motion control on either the left or right side of the mount, whichever you prefer. It can also point straight up for terrestrial use. The over-size control knobs on the slow motion control cables make it easy to track objects smoothly, even with gloves on in cold weather.
A small Allen wrench is included to make quick adjustments to your Voyager 2 mount in the field. It stores in the scope mounting arm and is held in place by magnets so it is a snap to access the wrench and then store it away safely when you are done. Its thoughtful inclusion and storage method mean one less tool you need to remember to bring with you on observing sessions.
The chrome-plated steel tripod of the Astro-Tech Voyager 2 mount has adjustable height 1.5" diameter legs. Two lock knobs per leg prevent slipping. The lock knobs are thoughtfully placed on the inside of the legs to avoid snagging clothing in the dark.
The tripod has a wide foot print of 58 inches with the legs fully extended (37" retracted), which makes the tripod very stable. A easy-tighten spreader bar locks against the inside of the legs for maximum rigidity to keep vibrations to a minimum. The spreader bar is drilled to conveniently hold one 2" and two 1.25" eyepieces.
With the legs fully retracted, the Astro-Tech Voyager 2 tripod is 40" high at highest point, and 36.5" to the center of the Vixen-style scope mounting bracket. With the legs fully extended, the tripod is 56" high at highest point, and 52.5" to the center of the Vixen-style scope bracket on the vertically-positioned mount arm.
Tech Details:
| Weight | 16.5 lbs. |
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| Warranty | 1 year |