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Mount · MSRP $549

Stellarvue M002CX

Key specifications

Mount typeAlt-Az
Max payload11.34 kg
GoToNo
Head weight2.81 kg

All specifications

Autoguide portNo

About

The latest version of Stellarvue's manual alt-azimuth mount head, built from stainless and CNC-machined aluminium on 3-inch Teflon bearings and stainless roller bearings. The X revision adds a dual Losmandy/Vixen TDLV-XS spring-loaded shoe with higher capacity that also fits Rowan mounts. The motions are smooth enough that slow-motion controls are left off — two tension knobs set the drag and the scope is nudged by hand. It bolts to a heavy-duty tripod with a 3/8-16 stud or to a Stellarvue MEC column.