Orion 9822 AstroView Equatorial Telescope Mount The smooth-moving, sturdy AstroView mount provides a robust equatorial support system for any telescope weighing up to 12 lbs. Heavy-duty equatorial head has enclosed worm gears, azimuth adjustment and dual slow-motion controls for convenient manual tracking of celestial objects Modern equatorial mount head design features removable dovetail plate for quick attachment of a telescope without using tools Includes adjustable-height aluminum tripod Weighs 27.5 lbs