Compact azimuthal mount

The AZ3-R PRONTO is a lightweight azimuthal mount for mobile applications. It is already carrying small telescopes and telescopes for terrestrial observation or visual astronomy.

ADVANTAGES:

• Very light and compact design (azimuthal design)
• High quality and stable mount for small telescopes
  
• Ideal for natural observation and visual astronomical observations
• Needs no additional counterweight
• Very simple handling
• Installation without additional tools
• Fine movement with flexible shafts in 2 axes
  
• Standard Vixen Prism clamp for adaption of a wide range of optics
  

DISADVANTAGE:

• Not suitable for astrophotography (long exposure)

THE MOUNT:

The main advantage of the new SkyWatcher Pronto Azimut Mount is that it is very simple and convenient to use. The quick installation, the low weight and the compact size make it an ideal travel mount. The AZ3-R provides a really stable and high-quality support for smaller telescopes. The instruments can be mounted on a standard prism bar, but also binoculars, cameras and other optical instruments can be mounted. The assembly of optics is quick and requires no tools. The fine movement on both axes takes place via flexible arms and ensures precise positioning.
The AZ3-R Azimutal mount is combined with a StarAdventurer tripod by a 3/8 inch photo thread.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• up to approx. 4kg payload

DELIVERY:

• AZ3-R head
• extension tube
  
• StarAdventure tripod