Home - Mounts - Drives - Photos

'Model 1' German Equatorial
Telescope Mount

Affordable Quality


2" bushing mount. Thrust bearings optional.
Weight Capacity:40 lbs.
Polar Shaft Length (A):12 inches
Declination Shaft Length (B):12 inches
Declination Flange Diameter (C):4 inches
Shaft Diameter (D):2 inches
Polar Bearing Length (E):6 inches
Declination Bearing Length (E):6 inches
$465.00
Examples of Model 1 from the Photo Gallery
Simple, but effective Model 1 bushing type mount with 6.6 inch RA drive. D&G Optical 6" f/12 refractor atop Model 1 mount with optional thrust bearings.  Driven by 9.0" RA and 6.6" declination drives.  Custom tripod and cradle extra.
Accessories and Options
Setting Circles$86
Only 6" dia. aluminum with black body and white etched number border to fit their axis.
Hydraulic Wedge$180
Wedge for equatorial mounts with hydraulic assist.
Thrust Bearings$65
Thrust bearing for Model 1 bushing mount. Two per set.
Counter Weight$40
Ten pound counter weight.
Counter Weight$45
15 pound counter weight.
Counter Weight$52
Twenty pound counter weight.
Cradle, 6 inch$45
6 inch Telescope Cradle
Cradle, 8 inch$55
8 inch Telescope Cradle
Cradle, 10 inch$65
10 inch Telescope Cradle
Cradle, 12 inch$72
12 inch Telescope Cradle
Cradle, 14 inch$82
14 inch Telescope Cradle
Cradle, 16 inch$108
16 inch Telescope Cradle