Sky-Watcher AZ5 Heavy Duty Mount with Tripod

Rock-solid stability, smooth precision control, and a true grab-and-go observing experience with a powerful 9kg payload capacity.

The Sky-Watcher AZ5 Heavy Duty Mount with Tripod is designed for astronomers and terrestrial observers who demand stability, precision, and simplicity in the field. Engineered with a rugged all-metal build and reinforced heavy-duty steel tripod, this upgraded AZ5 platform supports up to 9kg of optical equipment, making it ideal for medium to large refractors, Maksutovs, Newtonians, and spotting scopes.

Equipped with a high-performance worm gear drive system featuring 96-tooth gears, the AZ5 delivers exceptionally smooth movement with fine slow-motion control cables for precise manual tracking. Whether you are following celestial objects across the night sky or observing distant terrestrial targets, movement is controlled, steady, and accurate.

The mount offers full 360° azimuth rotation and -50° to +90° altitude movement, ensuring flexible positioning for any target. The Vixen-style dovetail saddle ensures fast, secure optical tube attachment, while adjustable friction clutches allow users to fine-tune resistance to suit their observing style.

The included heavy-duty adjustable steel tripod provides exceptional rigidity under load, enhanced further by an accessory tray that doubles as a structural stabilizer. A pier extension is included to help elevate longer telescopes and reduce interference near the tripod legs.

Built for reliability and field confidence, the Sky-Watcher AZ5 Heavy Duty Tripod Mount delivers premium visual performance with easy portability and intuitive handling and backed by Sky-Watcher Australia’s 5-Year Warranty for complete peace of mind.