Kson EQ4 (M) Manual Mount with Double Saddle, Metal Tripod, Counterweights

Description Kson’s own Brand New Premium Heavy Duty Manual Mount. NOTE : Effective September 2023 (and any backorders), you will receive the Mk II version of this mount with some excellent upgrades based on Aussie Feedback – Glow in the dark, extra long metal slow motion controls.  Improved Grip /Strength AZ/Handles.             We love it.  The Kson German Equatorial EQ4 M Mount with Steel Tripod provides precision and stability needed for serious observing and is great for the amateur astronomer who wants to move up to a more stable mount. It is popular with those who have a heavier telescope and need the strength this mount has (for example, larger reflectors) or heavy refractors. Features: Mount weights merely 3.6kg – easy to travel with 110mm Heavy Nylon/35% Fibreglass Dual Saddle – Lightweight, easy to move, but extremely strong (20% larger than EQ3) Tubular Steel Tripod Legs, rated to 20kg of weight (3.9kg) with easy to set up ‘drop in’ accessory tray Enlarged Bubble Level (diameter 25mm vs 11mm on EQ3) 20% larger setting Circles vs. Saxon EQ3 (M – Medium version) One 3.8kg counterweight and one 2kg counterweight Two slow motion cables with finger tightening thumb screws – Adjustable tension via Hex Screws Extremely tough lower mount base – Die cast steel base (developed and used by Kson for over 20 years!), with upper mount made of incredibly tough nylon and 35% fibre glass Made for Australian Conditions – Tough and Durable Travel Case Set Now Included – Yes, that means you get a travel case for the (1) mount, (2) tripod and (3) the counterweights, worth $150 included. Note the video above shows the older version, which did not include some of the new features of this one (shown in the pictures) This EQ4 mount includes a dual saddle as standard, built-in holder for polar scope, a latitude adjuster with micrometer scale, an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster, aluminium setting circles, manual slow-motion tracking controls, enlarged bubble level and steel tubular tripod legs. Metal Legs, and a tripod tray that you simply drop in and tighten.  Very easy to set up. The equivalent in EQ Mounts would be the Saxon EQ5 Heavy Manual Mount however it is a single saddle unit. SHIPPING The little beast is still heavy, but we have managed to prevent us needing to ship it with courier and allow Australia Post (Budget) shipping for about $80.  The the shipping calculation isn’t right on checkout, we will process an adjustment post order for you, or you can contact us beforehand and place a phone order for the right amount. Box 1 – Mount – 32x27x17cm (contains mount unit) 4.5kg Box 2 – Tripod – 78x21x21cm (contains tripod, handy bag for tripod and mount) 4.5kg Box 3 – Counterweight Box – 28x18x10cm (contains manual, counterweights, counterweight handybag) 6.5kg