Use the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Tripod for Astrophotographyto support your mount and equipment. Designed to work with their Star Adventurer Mini, EQ, and GTi mounts, and the AZ5 and AZ-GT series telescope mounts, the tripod has an adjustable height range of 25 to 44.75" to accommodate a variety of telescope configurations and viewing positions with a large accessory tray for peripheral gear like flashlights, phones, eyepieces, and filters. The 1.25" aluminum legs provide stability without being too heavy and have spiked feet for sure footing, low-profile twisting leg locks, and a black scratch-resistant anodized finish. Finally, since it has a standard 3/8"-16 mounting screw on its top plate, you can also use this tripod with a wide variety of mounts and photo heads from other manufacturers.

For Mini, EQ, GTi, AZ5 & AZ-GT Mounts    Adjustable 25 to 44.75" Height    Standard 3/8"-16 Mounting Screw    1.25" Anodized Aluminum Legs    Low-Profile Twisting Leg Locks    Large Center Accessory Tray

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Which plate will my Sony Alpha A7RIV or A7RV require to adapt to dovetail?

A: The original Star Adventurer and 2i included the "Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Ball Head Adapter", which worked with any DSLR or mirrorless camera: bhphotovideo .com /c/product/1092110-REG/ I have a Tamron 150-600mm lens with arca-swiss compatible grooves, if it doesn't work when I get this tracker, I'll tell you, I guess you have to get a Vixen type (V-type) dovetail plate to DSLR.

Q: 2. Does the accessory tray come off or disconnect to allow easy collapse of the tripod legs for transportation?

A: Yes the tray on the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Tripod is removable so you can collapse the legs.

Q: 3. At barely 4 pounds, is this tripod really sturdy enough to handle an iOptron SkyGuider Pro mount (with counterweight), Canon T3i DSLR camera, field flattener, William Optics Z61 telescope, and red-dot finder...and still keep solid polar alignment? Other mounts I've researched are at least 6 or 8 pounds.

A: We will not recommend this with all the weight you want put on.

Q: 4. Can you use a power source other than AA batteries?

A: When using the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit the user will be able to also use the Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT Power Pack,(BH #CEPTLLTPP), instead of the AA batteries..

Q: 5. What is the payload capacity on the tripod? I plan on using it with a star adventurer 2i with counter weight, Canon 600d camera and 72ed telescope.

A: You could actually use the Star Adventurer for visual astronomy, too, if you wanted. The mount can handle up to 11 pounds of gear, which means a small refractor telescope with a diagonal and eyepiece are an option.

Q: 6. Can any cable for Nikon cameras (such as 10 pin, MC DC1/2) be used with the GTi or should only the Sky Watcher version be used?

A: The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit can be used with this Vello Nikon 10 pin cable: https://bhpho.to/3eFlHmI

Q: 7. How much does the tripod and pier extension weigh?

A: The Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit (with Tripod and Pier Extension), weight 26 pounds .

Q: 8. Does this package include a dovetail plate for mounting camera/optics?

A: The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit does not come with a plate.

Q: 9. How tall is the tripod?

A: The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit (with Tripod and Pier Extension) BH #SKSAGTIMK • MFR #S20595 has a Height Adjustment Range of 26.8 to 44.5" / 68.1 to 113 cm

Q: 10. What’s the full package size and weight? Need to know to ask a friend to bring it to me.

A: The box is 44 x 12.88 x 12.5 inches and weighs 26 pounds.