{"product_id":"svbony-sv225-mini-alt-azimuth-mount","title":"SVBONY SV225 MINI Alt-Azimuth Mount with Slow-Motion Controls","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6388422638444885364511783.webp?v=1791670009\" alt=\"SVBONY SV225 MINI alt-azimuth mount key visual\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV225 MINI is a compact manual alt-azimuth mount head machined from 6061T aluminium. It carries a small telescope on a Vixen-style saddle, threads onto a tripod through a 3\/8″-16 UNC female base, and moves on both axes through worm-gear slow-motion controls. SVBONY rates it for up to 5 kg of additional load, and the head itself weighs 1546 g. Azimuth turns continuously through 360°, and altitude runs from -60° to +60°.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you want a light, quick-to-set-up mount for a small refractor, Maksutov or spotting scope, whether you are starting out with visual astronomy or adding a grab-and-go mount to an existing kit. It suits travel, balcony and backyard sessions where a manual mount with fine controls is all the job needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull sky coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360° continuous azimuth and -60° to +60° altitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-axis worm-gear slow motion:\u003c\/strong\u003e flexible control cables on both axes let you follow the Moon and planets smoothly across the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVixen-style saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e with main and secondary dovetail locking knobs for small OTAs on a Vixen-pattern bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\/8″-16 UNC base:\u003c\/strong\u003e fits most photo and astronomy tripods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarked setting dials:\u003c\/strong\u003e scales on the axes help you return to a position or point in a known direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight and portable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1546 g, CNC-machined 6061T aluminium with a hollowed body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6388464238196563351940492.jpg?v=1791670009\" alt=\"SVBONY SV225 MINI 360 degree azimuth and -60 to +60 degree altitude range\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6388464238232020124989523.jpg?v=1791670009\" alt=\"SVBONY SV225 MINI azimuth and elevation movement detail\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6388464238265239011206954.jpg?v=1791670009\" alt=\"SVBONY SV225 MINI dual-axis worm gear slow-motion controls\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth axes are driven through worm and gear sets, which raise the holding torque and reduce idle play when you turn the slow-motion controls. SVBONY lists 120 worm-gear teeth for the RA (azimuth) axis and describes the drive as a dual-axis worm gear structure. The marked dials sit on the axes for repeatable positioning, and the hollowed CNC body keeps the weight down without giving up rigidity for small instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6388464238294632418210354.jpg?v=1791670009\" alt=\"SVBONY SV225 MINI marked setting dial\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6388464238323936932825110.jpg?v=1791670009\" alt=\"SVBONY SV225 MINI scale dial detail\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6388464238352843313630323.jpg?v=1791670009\" alt=\"SVBONY SV225 MINI CNC hollow aluminium structure\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLunar and planetary observing\u003c\/strong\u003e with slow-motion tracking by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel and grab-and-go astronomy\u003c\/strong\u003e with a small refractor or Maksutov.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaytime terrestrial viewing\u003c\/strong\u003e with a spotting scope on a Vixen-style bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelescope side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vixen-style dovetail saddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTripod side:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/8″-16 UNC female thread; SVBONY lists it as compatible with tripods from major brands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePayload:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 5 kg of additional load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching SVBONY items:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY offers the SV225 MINI with the SV225T tripod and the SV225H riser; both are listed separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSV225 MINI alt-azimuth mount head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltitude slow-motion flexible control cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzimuth slow-motion flexible control cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDovetail main locking knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDovetail secondary locking knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking screws (x2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 mm L-type hex key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount head only:\u003c\/strong\u003e the tripod and telescope are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e there is no motor drive or GoTo; tracking is by hand with the slow-motion controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 kg payload:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY's larger SV225 is rated for 10 kg if you are mounting a heavier tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Thread it onto the tripod's 3\/8″-16 stud, fit the two slow-motion cables, slide the telescope's Vixen-style bar into the saddle and tighten the locking knobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat telescopes does it suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall refractors, Maksutovs and spotting scopes on a Vixen-style bar, up to 5 kg of additional load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for astrophotography?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has no motor drive, so it suits short exposures of the Moon and bright planets with a phone or camera rather than tracked long exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the SV225?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SV225 MINI weighs 1546 g and carries 5 kg; the SV225 weighs 3500 g and carries 10 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short: a 1546 g manual alt-az head with worm-gear slow motion on both axes, a Vixen-style saddle and a 3\/8″-16 base, for small telescopes up to 5 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SvBony","offers":[{"title":"SV225 MINI","offer_id":67722230399087,"sku":"W9181B","price":128.24,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/w9181b-1_20251124091143_3555.webp?v=1791670132","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/svbony-sv225-mini-alt-azimuth-mount","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}