Spare Parts and Accessories

How Precision Mechanical Accessories Improve Your Observing Experience

Accurate celestial tracking depends on more than just the motor. Every mechanical connection matters. From subtle ground vibrations to adjustment bolts under heavy loads, small mechanical accessories can often unlock the full potential of your mount.

Targeted Upgrades for Your Equipment

• Move from Visual Observation to Long-Exposure Astrophotography: Installing an equatorial wedge underneath a Celestron NexStar or Evolution fork-mounted telescope allows the optical system to track the apparent motion of the stars while eliminating field rotation.

• Improve Polar Alignment Adjustments: Heavy-duty Geoptik steel latitude adjustment bolts eliminate the stiffness commonly encountered with Sky-Watcher EQ6 mounts, making precise alignment smoother, even when supporting a heavy optical tube.

• Reduce Ground Vibrations: Vibration suppression pads (VSP) absorb disturbances caused by footsteps or wind gusts, potentially reducing image settling time by up to a factor of three.

• Adapt and Reuse Existing Counterweights: Reduction bushings and spacers ranging from 18 to 25 mm allow you to reuse your existing counterweights on different shaft diameters without having to replace your entire balancing system.