Hand Control Mounting Bracket for Celestron NexStar

Celestron NexStar 4 / 4GT / 4 SE / 5 / 5i / 5 SE / 6 / 6 SE / 8 / 8 GPS / 8 SE / 8i / 8i SE / 9¼ GPS / 11

A snap-in bracket that holds the NexStar hand control where you can see it while using the scope.  It mounts on either the left or right side of the scope depending on which side the fork is on (some early NexStar 4GT scopes have the fork arm on the right/opposite side).  The bracket can be swiveled to change the viewing angle.

Counterweight for Celestron NexStar SE

Celestron NexStar 5 SE / 6 SE / 8 SE

This counterweight system helps counterbalance heavy equipment at the visual back.  The mounting bracket attaches to the side rail with a thumbscrew and slides along the rail for best positioning.  Two nickel-plated weights (approx. 1 lb ea) are included.  You can use a single weight or stack the two weights together (as shown).

This picture shows a single-weight counterweight clip attached to a NexStar SE

Counterweights for Meade Lightbridge

Meade Lightbridge 10" / 12" / 16"

This product has moved to the Accessories for Meade Lightbrige Telescopes page (click here).

Transporter Kit for Meade Lightbridge

Meade Lightbridge 10" / 12" / 16"

This product has moved to the Accessories for Meade Lightbrige Telescopes page (click here).

Finder Bracket with Quick Release for SCTs

Celestron 5" to 11" SCTs and newer 14" SCTs (Standard Finder Scope); Meade LX90 (LNT Module with SmartFinder)

A three-point quick-release automatic-repositioning design allows for quick removal and reinstallation with automatic realignment.  It will, in most cases, attach with the screws that are already present in the telescope's optical tube.  Additional hardware is provided for mounting the finder on the bracket.

NOTE	The latest version of the three-point automatic-repositioning Finder Bracket with Quick Release has two hole patterns.  The picture at left shows the Meade LX90 LNT module attached to the upper piece of the bracket.  The two unused holes on the upper piece are for the Celestron 5" through 8" SCT finder scope.  The lower piece attaches to the scope.  The upper and lower pieces are held together at three points.
	The three-point automatic-repositioning Finder Bracket with Quick Release allows the removal of a Celestron 5" through 8" SCT finder scope (shown) without loosing positioning.  Simply reinstall the finder with a single thumbscrew and you are ready to go.  The current version is zinc plated (see inset) rather than black-wrinkle painted.
	The three-point automatic-repositioning Finder Bracket with Quick Release allows the removal of a Meade LX90 LNT with SmartFinder (shown), without loosing positioning.  Simply reinstall the finder with a single thumbscrew and you are ready to go.

Piggy-Back Camera Mount with Quick Release for 8" to 11" SCTs

A three-point quick-release design allows for quick removal and reinstallation with automatic realignment.  It will, in most cases, attach with the screws that are already present in the telescope's optical tube.

Piggy-Back Camera Mount for 8" to 11" SCTs

Will, in most cases, attach with the screws that are already present in the telescope's optical tube.

Piggy-Back Camera Mount for Celestron NexStar 4

Celestron NexStar 4 / 4GT / 4 SE

Wraps around the optical tube assembly.  Does not include a counterweight.

Piggy-Back Camera Mount for Celestron NexStar 5

Celestron Early C5 (dual fork arm), C5 / C5+ (single fork arm), C5-S, C5-SGT, CG-5, G-5, NexStar 5 / 5i

Wraps around the optical tube assembly.  Does not include a counterweight.

This Piggy-Back Camera Mount is designed for 5" telescopes.

Piggy-Back Camera Mount for Celestron NexStar 6 SE

Celestron NexStar 5 SE / 6 SE

This bracket attaches to the side rail with a thumbscrew.

	Piggy-Back Camera Mount (end view)
	Piggy-Back Camera Mount and Hand Control Mounting Bracket

Piggy-Back Camera Mount for Celestron NexStar 8 SE

Celestron NexStar 8 SE

This bracket attaches to the side rail with a thumbscrew.

Piggy-Back Camera Mount for Meade ETX-90

Meade ETX-90, ETX-90EC, ETX-90PE; Questar 3.5" 

Wraps around the optical tube assembly.  Includes a balancing counterweight that attaches to the telescope.

Piggy-Back Camera Mount for Meade ETX-105

Meade ETX-105EC, ETX-105PE

Wraps around the optical tube assembly.  Includes a balancing counterweight that attaches to the telescope.

Piggy-Back Camera Mount for Meade ETX-125

Meade ETX-125EC, ETX-125PE

Wraps around the optical tube assembly.  Includes a balancing counterweight that attaches to the telescope.