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Sightron Japan ALT-AZ Mount

Sightron JapanSKU: ST-Alt-AZ-BL

Colour: Black

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3 different modes – Alt-az, Single Fork & German Equatorial
Solid and compact
Max payload : 7kg
1450 g
240mm x 80mm x 90mm when packed
Two slow motion control knobs are included (6mm shaft diameter)
3/8″ at the bottom
35mm saddle hole separation(2 x M6 bolts) . Easy to replace with others.
Polar alignment hole in EQ mode
Made in Japan

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