Mount and Tripod Accessories (15 Items)

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Meade LX85 Illuminated Polar Scope

Meade LX85 Illuminated Polar Scope

Polar align the LX85 mount quickly and easily with the Meade Illuminated Polar Scope. Simply threads into the R.A. housing, and includes a battery powered illuminator to easily see the reticle pattern against the background sky.

Meade AudioStar Controller

Meade AudioStar Controller

The Meade AudioStar features audio files and an internal speaker. This computerized object locating system plugs into the mount's handbox port allowing quick telescope alignment. Compatible with the StarNavigator, ETX, LT, LX80, LX85, LX90 and LXD75.

Meade Equatorial Wedge for 8" ACF and SC Telescopes

Meade Equatorial Wedge for 8" ACF and SC Telescopes

Allows for polar alignment of Meade 8" model ACF and SC models, as required for long exposure astrophotography and imaging. For use with Meade Field Tripods as supplied with compatible models.

Meade X-Wedge for long exposure astrophotography and imaging with Meade LX200 and LX600 models. This extremely heavy duty wedge allows for secure and stable mounting with exceptional vibration damping of larger Meade SC and ACF telescopes.

Meade LX90 Wedge Adapter Plate

Meade LX90 Wedge Adapter Plate

Allows mounting of Meade LX90 models to Meade Equatorial Wedges so the LX90 can be polar aligned for astrophotography.

Meade 16" Permanent Altazimuth Pier

Meade 16" Permanent Altazimuth Pier

This steel pier offers an outstandingly rigid, permanently mounted installation engineered to minimize any vibration. Strong enough to carry the weight of the 16" LX200 with any and all accessories including piggybacked telescopes.

Meade 16" Permanent Equatorial Pier

Meade 16" Permanent Equatorial Pier

Steel pier offers and astoundingly rigid, permanently mounted installation engineered to minimize vibration.

Meade Tripod Vibration Isolation Pads

Meade Tripod Vibration Isolation Pads

Meade's Vibration Isolation Pads made of high quality Sorbothane damping material (available only in the USA) to reduce damp down time to less than 1 second. Ideal for imaging applications and windy conditions. Fits all Meade scopes up to 14".

9 lb. Counterweight for Meade LX85 Mount

9 lb. Counterweight for Meade LX85 Mount

This 9-pound Meade counterweight helps balance heavier camera and telescope loads, and is designed specifically for the LX85 equatorial mount.

10 lb. Stainless Steel Counterweight for Meade LX850 Mount

10 lb. Stainless Steel Counterweight for Meade LX850 Mount

This 10-pound Meade counterweight helps balance heavier camera and telescope loads.

26 lb. Stainless Steel Counterweight for Meade LX850 Mount

26 lb. Stainless Steel Counterweight for Meade LX850 Mount

This 26-pound Meade counterweight helps balance heavier camera and telescope loads.

Meade Tube Balance Weight Systems

Meade Tube Balance Weight Systems

Weather resistant and UV resistant cover protects your LX Series Telescope for short term outdoor usage, such as multiple day/night star parties or setting up in the backyard for a long weekend.

$199.99 - $229.99

Meade Losmandy Dovetail Rail Assemblies

Meade Losmandy Dovetail Rail Assemblies

Robust Losmandy-style aluminum dovetail rail system for Meade f/10 ACF telescopes; ideal for converting fork-mounted ACF optical tube to EQ mount compatibility. Can also install on top of tube for mounting a guide scope or other accessories.

$99.99 - $199.99

Meade LX65/LS/LT Adapter for Standard Field Tripod

Meade LX65/LS/LT Adapter for Standard Field Tripod

This anodized black adapter plate allows the LS/LT/LX65 telescopes to be mounted onto the Standard or Giant Field Tripods.

Coronado V-Style Dovetail

Coronado V-Style Dovetail

6" long aluminum dovetail with slotted holes. Attach this to your scope, then use it to mount the scope assembly onto a suitable Vixen style Saddle Plate on a mount.