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Faster and easier alignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Skywatcher AZ-EQ-5GT pole finder helps you get your mount right the first time. You click it on, you look through the eyepiece, and you immediately see where to go. So you start observing faster, with no fuss and no guessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Skywatcher<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Clear image, more control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The polar finder gives you a clear and calm view of the pole star. That makes alignment much easier. Your mount vibrates less and stays better aligned. This keeps your object in focus longer, so you can focus on looking instead of correcting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Skywatcher<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lighting for greater convenience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The built-in lighting helps you when working in the dark. You can see the markings more clearly and you don't have to search. That feels nice and makes your preparation a lot more relaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical upgrade for your mount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It's optional, but soon feels indispensable. You attach it, aim, and your session starts smoothly. Perfect when you want a reliable, simple and effective way to start your AZ-EQ-5GT off right every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Suitable for mount<\/td>AZ-EQ-5GT<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Illuminated<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/td>Seeker<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>Pole finder<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Skywatcher AZ-EQ-5GT comes with illuminated polar finder with integrated reticle and scale, specially fitted to the AZ-EQ-5GT mount - ideal for fast and accurate alignment to the celestial pole.<\/p>\n

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