--- product_id: 1166904 title: "Heavy-Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod for Spotting Scopes & Telescopes" brand: "celestron" price: "AR$698245" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/1166904-heavy-duty-alt-azimuth-tripod-for-spotting-scopes-and-telescopes store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Adjustable height 32-45 in 1/4”-20 threaded sliding mount Dual slow-motion precision controls Heavy-Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod for Spotting Scopes & Telescopes **Brand:** celestron **Price:** AR$698245 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”­ Elevate your view, track with precision, and never miss a moment! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Heavy-Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod for Spotting Scopes & Telescopes by celestron - **How much does it cost?** AR$698245 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/1166904-heavy-duty-alt-azimuth-tripod-for-spotting-scopes-and-telescopes) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Rock-Solid Stability:** Heavy-duty aluminum legs with center brace for unwavering support during extended viewing sessions. - β€’ **Trusted Legacy & Support:** Backed by Celestron’s 2-year US warranty and expert customer service since 1960. - β€’ **Customizable Height Range:** Adjust tripod height from 32 to 45 inches to fit your perfect viewing angle and environment. - β€’ **Precision Tracking Mastery:** Dual slow-motion controls let you follow celestial or terrestrial targets with surgical accuracy. - β€’ **Balanced Mounting Flexibility:** Sliding 1/4”-20 threaded plate ensures perfect balance for heavy optics or long lenses. ## Overview The Celestron Heavy-Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod is engineered for serious optics users, offering adjustable aluminum legs (32-45 inches), dual slow-motion controls for precise altitude and azimuth tracking, and a sliding 1/4”-20 threaded mount for perfect balance. Ideal for spotting scopes, cameras, and small to medium telescopes, it combines rugged stability with smooth, accurate movement, all backed by a 2-year warranty and expert US-based support. ## Description The Celestron Heavy-Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod is perfect for hands-free viewing with giant binoculars or a spotting scope.The fully adjustable aluminum legs provide a minimum height of 32 inches and a maximum height of 45 inches. A center brace stabilizes the legs when the tripod is open, and a metal accessory tray in the center of the brace keeps your accessories close at hand. The alt-azimuth tripod head is made of metal and offers two control methods. For large altitude adjustments, simply move the mount to the desired position, and the friction clutch will hold it in place. For azimuth adjustments, loosen the azimuth lock to spin the mount up to 360ΒΊ. Use the slow-motion control handles to make small adjustments for slow-moving targets like celestial objects drifting across the night sky or boats moving through water. Equipment is mounted on the tripod head using a standard 1/4”-20 thread mounting bolt, which slides along a slot in the mounting plate. This allows you to adjust the forward and aft position of your telescope, spotting scope, binocular mount adapter, or camera to maintain balance. This feature is especially useful for refractor telescopes and cameras with long lenses, which can become unstable if positioned too far forward. Review: Lights weight but stable - A very good tripod. I have a 104mm refractor mounted on it. After slightly loosening the tension on both axis it works great. You can easily slew it to position then the slow motion controls make it easy to follow the moon or planets. Review: Solid ALT-AZ camera/telescope Tripod when used within it's design. - I got this Tripod to go under an Orion Apex 90 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope as an upgrade from the camera tripod I was previously using. It's gotten a fair amount of use since I got it and believe its a 5 star tripod for what it's built for but definitely not for everything. Pro's 1 It's very solid compared to other tripods at this price point. A light breeze or nudge doesn't make you totally loose whatever you're looking at. It's heavier than my camera tripod but I don't feel wary about slapping a big telephoto or actual telescope on my DSLR when using this. That being said... 2 It's surprisingly light. It's pretty much my grab and go tripod now. It's not a chore to pick the whole setup up and reposition for a different view. 3 It's fine controls work well. For sky viewing or photo's at a distance having micro adjustments really help. You manhandle it to get close and then dial it in. Con's 1 They use a nut and screw mechanism for the fine adjustments. So trying to track an object moving across the sky for extended viewing you will find yourself running out of fine adjustment. Then you have to twist the knobs to get everything in the center (or a little bit the other way), and then find whatever you were looking at again by manhandling the scope. This was most likely done to keep the costs down as it's cheaper and easier to do this robustly than for a worm and wheel type adjustment seen on more expensive mounts. 2 Virtually no declination. This scope has a hard stop that prevents you from pointing it more than a few degrees below the horizon when orientated correctly. Now you can always take a rotary tool to the offending lip to free up some more play but as is, no "top of mountain looking down into valleys" action. Not a deal breaker but 10-15 extra degrees would have been nice as I don't like setting anything expensive on a not balanced and level mount. 3 It's a bit short for some applications. This is both a pro and a con but unless you have a 90 degree star diagonal and a shorter scope (like a Maksutov-Cassegrain) looking at things near apex (or straight up and down) will have you about sitting on the ground. Even with the diagonal when I tried out a friends 60mmx700mm refractor there was a limited range of things I could look at "comfortably" . 4 The cheap plastic cover that hides the side to side adjust screw has already broken off. It is just there to hide the mechanism and not worth me taking a star off. Actually this with a little glow in the dark paint made it easier for me to eyeball how much more travel I had left before I need to reset so if it hadn't broke I probably would have taken it off eventually. Overall this is a good deal if you have a compact scope with a decent star diagonal or want to strap a really beefy telephoto lens on your camera and take LONG distance photos. Not so much if you have a longer scope or need something that can track accurately over long sweeps of travel. Still it has a place in my camping kit or when I want to check out the moon or planets and don't feel the urge to drag my much larger and bulkier telescopes out. Also at this price point and with the Apex 90 I don't have a problem letting somebody I don't know handle the scope and tripod (e.g. kids the next campsite over wants to look at Jupiter). Something I can't say for some of my more expensive setups. ## Features - IDEAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR OPTICS: Use your spotting scope, binocular, camera, or small telescope for extended viewing sessions and share the view with others. - STURDY, ADJUSTABLE TRIPOD: Customize your tripod's height with the two-section legs. A center brace stabilizes the legs, and a metal accessory tray keeps your accessories close at hand. - TWO SLOW-MOTION CONTROLS: Track objects with precision using the slow motion control handles, perfect for astronomy, night sky and land-based observing. - 1/4”- 20 THREAD MOUNTING PLATE: Mount your optics to slide along a slot cut in the mounting plate to adjust the forward and aft location of the telescope, spotting scope, binocular mount adapter, or camera. - UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0007UQNY0 | | Best Sellers Rank | #295 in Complete Tripod Units | | Brand | Celestron | | Color | Black/Silver | | Compatible Devices | Cameras, spotting scopes, and small to medium-sized telescopes (like the Celestron C90 or C5) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,124 Reviews | | Exposure Control Type | Manual | | Folded Size | 32.3 inches | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234936071 | | Head Type | Pan Heads | | Included Components | Tripod | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.3"D x 8.3"W x 7.7"H | | Item Highlight | Heavy-Duty Mount, Precision Slow-Motion Controls in Altitude and Azimuth, Built for Large Optics, Smooth Tracking | | Item Length | 45 inches | | Item Weight | 7.8 pounds | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 93607 | | Material | Aluminum | | Material Type | Aluminum | | Maximum Height | 45 inches | | Media Type | ProductImage | | Minimum Height | 32 inches | | Model Name | Heavy Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod | | Model Number | 93607 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Screen Size | 45 inches | | Special Feature | Adjustable | | Special Features | Adjustable | | UPC | 050234936071 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Weight Limit | 11 pounds | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Color:** Black/Silver - **Compatible Devices:** Cameras, spotting scopes, and small to medium-sized telescopes (like the Celestron C90 or C5) - **Item Weight:** 7.8 pounds - **Material:** Aluminum - **Maximum Height:** 45 inches - **Model Name:** Heavy Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod - **Special Feature:** Adjustable - **Tripod Head Type:** Pan Heads - **Weight Limit:** 11 pounds ## Images ![Heavy-Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod for Spotting Scopes & Telescopes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QoSYMQYwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can I mount the Celestron C6-A-XLT ?** A: If the scope dovetail is drilled and tapped for a 1/4"-20 screw, then it is possible. However, the scope weight is probably at the maximum limit of what the mount will handle. The assembly will likely be a little wobbly. **Q: Is this a solid (no vibrations) tripod for a Celestron Mak C90 mainlid used as a spotting scope?** A: I use it for my celestron tripod for an astronomy 25-125 zoom binoculars. The tripod is solid with fine micro adjustments and smooth movement. Only down side was no instructions on how to use the tripod, had to figure it out on my own, but it wasn't hard. Hope this helps! **Q: I want to buy it for my celestron 71020 skymaster 25-125x80 will it work fine? what is the preferable tripod for these binoculars anyway?** A: It depends on what you're looking at. If astronomy, then no. I tried this tripod with my Celestron 20x80 Skymasters. It sits too low and the alt/az knobs get in the way. Anything above 30 degrees is uncomfortable. Even if on the horizon, the adjustment knobs get in the way but it is more usable. If you want to look at the stars, get the Orion Paragon Plus. This mount is probably better suited for a small telescope. **Q: Does this tripod come with rubber pads at the bottom of legs for setting it up on hardwood floor?** A: Saw the pegs off, I did. Mine was on a wooden floor and it's wobbly and slides all over the place because of the pegs on the bottom of the legs. I got a hacksaw and carefully sawed each one off flush with the bottom and then put non-skid pads on the bottom. The tripod is about 10 times more stable now on the wood floor and I highly recommend you do the same. I am surprised the MFG does not make suggestion of this. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lights weight but stable *by T***I on June 8, 2026* A very good tripod. I have a 104mm refractor mounted on it. After slightly loosening the tension on both axis it works great. You can easily slew it to position then the slow motion controls make it easy to follow the moon or planets. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid ALT-AZ camera/telescope Tripod when used within it's design. *by A***. on August 20, 2019* I got this Tripod to go under an Orion Apex 90 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope as an upgrade from the camera tripod I was previously using. It's gotten a fair amount of use since I got it and believe its a 5 star tripod for what it's built for but definitely not for everything. Pro's 1 It's very solid compared to other tripods at this price point. A light breeze or nudge doesn't make you totally loose whatever you're looking at. It's heavier than my camera tripod but I don't feel wary about slapping a big telephoto or actual telescope on my DSLR when using this. That being said... 2 It's surprisingly light. It's pretty much my grab and go tripod now. It's not a chore to pick the whole setup up and reposition for a different view. 3 It's fine controls work well. For sky viewing or photo's at a distance having micro adjustments really help. You manhandle it to get close and then dial it in. Con's 1 They use a nut and screw mechanism for the fine adjustments. So trying to track an object moving across the sky for extended viewing you will find yourself running out of fine adjustment. Then you have to twist the knobs to get everything in the center (or a little bit the other way), and then find whatever you were looking at again by manhandling the scope. This was most likely done to keep the costs down as it's cheaper and easier to do this robustly than for a worm and wheel type adjustment seen on more expensive mounts. 2 Virtually no declination. This scope has a hard stop that prevents you from pointing it more than a few degrees below the horizon when orientated correctly. Now you can always take a rotary tool to the offending lip to free up some more play but as is, no "top of mountain looking down into valleys" action. Not a deal breaker but 10-15 extra degrees would have been nice as I don't like setting anything expensive on a not balanced and level mount. 3 It's a bit short for some applications. This is both a pro and a con but unless you have a 90 degree star diagonal and a shorter scope (like a Maksutov-Cassegrain) looking at things near apex (or straight up and down) will have you about sitting on the ground. Even with the diagonal when I tried out a friends 60mmx700mm refractor there was a limited range of things I could look at "comfortably" . 4 The cheap plastic cover that hides the side to side adjust screw has already broken off. It is just there to hide the mechanism and not worth me taking a star off. Actually this with a little glow in the dark paint made it easier for me to eyeball how much more travel I had left before I need to reset so if it hadn't broke I probably would have taken it off eventually. Overall this is a good deal if you have a compact scope with a decent star diagonal or want to strap a really beefy telephoto lens on your camera and take LONG distance photos. Not so much if you have a longer scope or need something that can track accurately over long sweeps of travel. Still it has a place in my camping kit or when I want to check out the moon or planets and don't feel the urge to drag my much larger and bulkier telescopes out. Also at this price point and with the Apex 90 I don't have a problem letting somebody I don't know handle the scope and tripod (e.g. kids the next campsite over wants to look at Jupiter). Something I can't say for some of my more expensive setups. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Could be better, but so could a lot of things. *by N***C on April 29, 2013* I see a wide range of opinions on this, and I'm writing this because I think they're all missing a piece of the puzzle. Here's the deal. When I buy an optical instrument for astronomical viewing, my thoughts are that I should expect to pay about as much for my mounting system as for the instrument itself, give or take. However, if I've got something cheap, say a C90MAK or C130MAK or similar, what are my mounting options? A sturdy, but sub-professional photographic tripod is problematic. First, you're probably pushing the weight capacity of the mount. Second, since most tripod manufacturers are thinking "camera" (or maybe camera with a moderately long lens), the moment arm of a telescope is probably larger than the mount manufacturer expects. Third, it's hard to point, especially if you're close to the limits of the mount. The "Heavy-Duty" tripod addresses these three issues. It's sturdy enough to hold small telescopes, and provides fine motion controls which are extremely useful for high magnification optics, and it does so at a reasonable price. That said, there are some issues with this piece of equipment. First, while there is a fine control for altitude adjustment, and both a fine and coarse control for azimuth adjustment, there is no coarse altitude control, like a tilt lever for a "normal" tripod. Instead, you grab the scope and push or pull on it to tilt. I wish there were a lever for this, and I wish I could tighten it or loosen it like on a regular telescope. It's possible that adding the tighten/loosen feature and making it hold the projected equipment isn't possible without adding significant cost. I can see that. So at least give me a lever with which to tilt the existing head. How much could that cost, really? Some parts are also a bit flimsy. The tripod legs are hollow aluminum, and I wish they were maybe one gauge thicker to make them a little sturdier. Of course, this would add cost and weight, but I'd be cool with that. I'm also a bit worried about the leg cross brace/equipment holder. While I think it feels flimsier than it is, I could easily see it getting bent and causing problems. Again, I'd be good with paying a little more for something a little sturdier. Third, the tripod has no bubble level. This isn't a huge deal, at least not nearly the deal it would be on an equatorial mount, but still, if I can get one on a $14.99 photo tripod, it can't be that expensive. Fourth, my only choice for leg tips are plastic points, which will sink into mud or soft grass and transfer vibration well on bricks or paving stones. Having the option to use rubber feet would be nice. I don't expect that making the changes I recommend would cost more than, what, $20 extra? I'd be willing to pay that, bringing the Amazon cost from $80 to $100, in order to make this thing more generally useful to me, but if I'm careful, it works fine with the equipment it was designed to be used with, and it's a lot cheaper than going to the "next step up", which will probably cost about $200. One additional problem with the tripod, though, is that I don't think it's very suitable with the 20x80 or 25x100 binoculars that are listed in the product description. First, with a maximum height of 45" ... well, you do the math. Yeah, you could try to use that combination in a seated position, but once you tilt the binoculars off the horizon, it's going to get crowded, and you'll wind up with a frustrating experience. If you're looking for a real mount for your big binoculars, I don't think you'll be able to do something decent for less than the cost of a decent tripod base plus a low-end parallelogram mount, which means spending $250 or more. For a small, inexpensive reflector, though, such as those listed in the product description or others with a standard tripod 1/4"-20 screw receptacle, it works well enough without breaking the bank. If you've spent $300 on your scope, go ahead and buy a better mount than this, but if you've just bought a C90MAK or something similar on Amazon for $150, this will do. ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron – Heavy Duy Alt-Azimuth Tripod – Sturdy Extendable Aluminum Tripod – Use for Spotting Scope, Binocular, Camera, and Small Telescope – Slow Motion Handles for Smooth Small Adjustments - Celestron 71017 SkyMaster 25x100mm Porro Prism Binoculars with Multi-Coated Lens, BaK-4 Prism Glass and Carry Case, Black - Celestron – NexYZ – 3–Axis Universal Smartphone Adapter for Telescope – Digiscoping Smartphone Adapter – Capture Images and Video Through Your Telescope or Spotting Scope --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/1166904-heavy-duty-alt-azimuth-tripod-for-spotting-scopes-and-telescopes](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/1166904-heavy-duty-alt-azimuth-tripod-for-spotting-scopes-and-telescopes) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-10-19*