Losmandy AZ8 Alt-Az Mount with HD Tripod
Losmandy
AZ8 ALT-AZ Mount - Dual-sided head / HD Tripod (FHD-MA) / None is an Alt-Az mount for visual observing, solar work, or short EAA sessions.
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Cloud Break Optics
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Specifications
Mount
- Mount type
- Computerized alt-az GoTo mount
- Payload capacity
- 35 lb per side
- Mount weight
- 13 lb
- Tripod
- HD Tripod
Capacity
- Payload-to-weight ratio
- 2.7:1
Astrophotography Fit
A mount for visual, solar, or EAA use where field rotation is acceptable or managed.
AZ8 ALT-AZ Mount - Dual-sided head / HD Tripod (FHD-MA) / None is a premium Alt-Az mount for pointing and tracking where field rotation is acceptable.
Alt-azimuth mounts are comfortable and fast for visual or EAA work, but long deep-sky exposures need equatorial tracking or field derotation.
Best paired with
- Visual telescopes, solar scopes, and short-exposure EAA cameras
- Stable tripod or pier with comfortable ergonomics
- Targets where field rotation does not spoil the exposure length
Not recommended for
- Long single-exposure deep-sky imaging without derotation or equatorial mode
- Users expecting equatorial guiding behavior from a visual mount
- Heavy imaging trains near the mechanical limit
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics | $1,795.00 | In stock Updated 5/14/2026 | View Offer - $1,795.00 |