{"id":90598,"date":"2025-11-30T14:31:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T13:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=90598"},"modified":"2026-02-27T18:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:03:50","slug":"sky-watcher-eq3-2-equatorial-mount-tripod","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-eq3-2-equatorial-mount-tripod\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher EQ3-2 Equatorial Mount & Aluminum Tripod"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stable base for clear, calm images<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Skywatcher EQ3-2 gives your telescope a solid and reliable base. You easily align it to the Pole Star, so you can immediately track without correction. This provides a quieter image, allowing you to look longer without your object drifting away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Easy aiming and smooth tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the flexible slow-motion buttons, you move the telescope very precisely. You turn gently, the image slides gently with you, and you keep your object neatly centered. This keeps you in control, even when working at higher magnifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Ready for upgrades when you want them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The mount works right out of the box, but you can expand it later. Think a pole finder or motors for automatic tracking. This way you grow step by step to longer observations or your first astrophotos. You decide how far you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solid tripod for reduced vibration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The aluminum tripod stands firmly and feels light to use. You set it up quickly and immediately notice how stable it remains. That makes your viewing experience more comfortable, especially in moments when every little detail counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal for beginners and those growing up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The EQ3-2 is a fine choice when you want to observe reliably, but are already thinking about more. You start out organized, you get to know the system, and you have plenty of room to build on later.<\/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>
Designation<\/td>EQ3-2<\/td><\/tr>
Max. load capacity (kg)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Pole adjustment (\u00b0)<\/td>28-65<\/td><\/tr>
Worm material<\/td>Bronze<\/td><\/tr>
Worm gear material<\/td>Aluminum<\/td><\/tr>
Shaft bearings<\/td>Ball bearings and plain bearings<\/td><\/tr>
Counterweight(s)<\/td>2 (1.8 kg and 3.42 kg)<\/td><\/tr>
Counterweight bar diameter (mm)<\/td>18<\/td><\/tr>
Operating temperature<\/td>-30 to +40<\/td><\/tr>
Material counterweight<\/td>Steel<\/td><\/tr>
Mounting saddle<\/td>Vixen-style<\/td><\/tr>
Propulsion mechanism<\/td>Gear<\/td><\/tr>
Drive type<\/td>Wormwheel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Connection for dovetail<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Polar axis scale<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Tripod<\/td>Tripod<\/td><\/tr>
Motor-powered<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Slow motion cable<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Pole finder<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tripod<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Max. tripod height (cm)<\/td>123<\/td><\/tr>
Tripod weight (kg)<\/td>3,76<\/td><\/tr>
Tripod Material<\/td>Aluminum<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Total weight (kg)<\/td>13<\/td><\/tr>
Type<\/td>Mount<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>Equatorial<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Skywatcher EQ3-2 comes with equatorial mount, aluminum tripod, two counterweights, bendable slow-motion axes and eyepiece tray - ideal as a stable base for medium-sized telescopes and a start in astrophotography.<\/p>\n

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