Equatorial Mount NEQ3 with field tripod
medium equatorial mount for observing and astro imaging

(depicted with optional second counter weight)

The NEQ3 is a solid base for medium sized telescopes both for visual observing and for astro imaging. With the appropriate upgrades and accessories the mount is fully suitable for astro imaging, including long exposures.

The basic model offered here is well suited for visual observing with medium sized telescopes. It contains all parts necessary to begin using it (except a telescope of course!)

Differences to the "normal" EQ3:
Despite the white colour, the NEQ3 offers the same GP-compatible dovetail clamp as the EQ5. So you can mount telescopes with a GP prism rail directly without adapter.

Load Capacity:
The NEQ3 is suitable for Newtonian telescopes up to approx. 150mm aperture, for refractors up to about 100mm aperture (or 120mm short tube). Photographically we recommend to use the next smaller telescope size, especially for long exposures. Depending on the lever arm we rate this mount at approximately 5kgs load capacity.

Scope of Delivery:
-- Equatorial mount NEQ3 with manual slow motion controls
-- Field tripod, adjustable height approx. 71-123cm
-- Eyepiece tray as part of the tripod
-- one counterweight

NEQ3 for Astro Imaging:
For long exposure astro-imaging a mount needs to fit several requirements:
-- precise adjustment of the polar axis in azimuth and altitude for precise polar alignment.
-- availability of a polar alignment scope
-- availability of a dual axis motor drive. During long exposures a correction of drift in the DEC axis will usually be necessary. Since you cannot touch the mount during exposure you will need a motor for this!

You can find these and further recommended items below!