Mount AZ8

For observing, the tube weight should not exceed the mount’s maximum payload. For a stable photographic combination of tube and mount, it is wise to also pay attention to the tube length and dimension, where appropriate, to stay below the maximum load, as the leverage effect on the mount must be taken into account.

Optical telescopic tubes are usually connected to the telescope using an adapted dovetail bar. This makes it possible to quickly set up and take down the telescope.