An equatorial mount is a mount for instruments that compensates for Earth's rotation by having one rotational axis, called polar axis, parallel to the Earth's axis of rotation. [1][2] This type of …

Aug 30, 2025 · An equatorial telescope mount (often referred to as a German equatorial mount, or “GEM”) that has been accurately polar-aligned with the Earth’s polar axis can follow a …

An equatorial mount compensates for the Earth's rotation when you're stargazing, and as such are great tools for astronomical telescopes. High Point has the best selection of equatorial …

Jun 3, 2024 · An equatorial mount is an astronomical device designed to follow the apparent movement of the stars across the night sky, caused by Earth's rotation. The equatorial mount …

Nov 6, 2023 · Before looking at a sample of equatorial (EQ) mounts on the market, we should answer three questions: what are they, why are they important and what makes some of them …

Synta, which manufactures under the Skywatcher brand, has also developed the flagship models EQ-5, HEQ-5 and EQ-6. They are very popular and widely used mounts, which all feature the …

Equatorial mounts (EQ mounts for short) are immediately recognizable by the way they hold the telescope tube at an angle tilting upward, and by the shaft, holding a counterweight, that …

There are many types of equatorial mounts, but they can all be split up into four main categories: German Equatorial Mounts, Star Trackers, Hybrid Mounts, and Equatorial Wedges. Below, …

Understanding their design, functionality, and advantages can greatly enhance your stargazing experience. This article will delve into the different types of equatorial mounts, their benefits, …

There are broadly two types of telescope mount – Altitude-Azimuth (AltAzimuth or AltAz) and Equatorial (EQ). These correspond to the two systems of co-ordinates by which we locate …