--- product_id: 253535093 title: "Celestron Heavy-Duty Altazimuth Tripod" brand: "celestron" price: "£207.57" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/253535093-celestron-heavy-duty-altazimuth-tripod store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 45-inch max height Slow-motion altitude & azimuth cables 1/4-inch-20 mounting screw Celestron Heavy-Duty Altazimuth Tripod **Brand:** celestron **Price:** £207.57 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Elevate your view—stability and precision that keep you starstruck! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Celestron Heavy-Duty Altazimuth Tripod by celestron - **How much does it cost?** £207.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/253535093-celestron-heavy-duty-altazimuth-tripod) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Precision Control:** Flexible slow-motion cables let you fine-tune your altitude and azimuth adjustments with micro accuracy—never miss a celestial moment. - • **Sturdy & Reliable:** Heavy-duty aluminum legs ensure rock-solid stability for your telescope or camera setup, even in breezy conditions. - • **Compact Portability:** Folded down to 32 inches and surprisingly lightweight at 3.54 kg, it’s your perfect grab-and-go companion for spontaneous stargazing or photography. - • **Optimized Height Range:** Extends up to 45 inches, balancing comfort and versatility for both seated and standing observations. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Standard 1/4-inch-20 mounting screw fits most telescopes and heavy telephoto lenses, making it a versatile addition to your gear arsenal. ## Overview The Celestron Heavy-Duty Altazimuth Tripod is a robust, extendable aluminum tripod designed for telescopes and heavy camera lenses. Featuring a maximum height of 45 inches and slow-motion altitude and azimuth controls, it offers precise adjustments and solid stability. Lightweight and foldable to 32 inches, it’s ideal for on-the-go astronomy and photography enthusiasts seeking reliable performance without bulk. ## Description Buy Celestron Heavy-Duty Altazimuth Tripod online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: I got this Tripod to go under an Orion Apex 90 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope as an upgrade from the camera tripod I was previously using. It's gotten a fair amount of use since I got it and believe its a 5 star tripod for what it's built for but definitely not for everything. Pro's 1 It's very solid compared to other tripods at this price point. A light breeze or nudge doesn't make you totally loose whatever you're looking at. It's heavier than my camera tripod but I don't feel wary about slapping a big telephoto or actual telescope on my DSLR when using this. That being said... 2 It's surprisingly light. It's pretty much my grab and go tripod now. It's not a chore to pick the whole setup up and reposition for a different view. 3 It's fine controls work well. For sky viewing or photo's at a distance having micro adjustments really help. You manhandle it to get close and then dial it in. Con's 1 They use a nut and screw mechanism for the fine adjustments. So trying to track an object moving across the sky for extended viewing you will find yourself running out of fine adjustment. Then you have to twist the knobs to get everything in the center (or a little bit the other way), and then find whatever you were looking at again by manhandling the scope. This was most likely done to keep the costs down as it's cheaper and easier to do this robustly than for a worm and wheel type adjustment seen on more expensive mounts. 2 Virtually no declination. This scope has a hard stop that prevents you from pointing it more than a few degrees below the horizon when orientated correctly. Now you can always take a rotary tool to the offending lip to free up some more play but as is, no "top of mountain looking down into valleys" action. Not a deal breaker but 10-15 extra degrees would have been nice as I don't like setting anything expensive on a not balanced and level mount. 3 It's a bit short for some applications. This is both a pro and a con but unless you have a 90 degree star diagonal and a shorter scope (like a Maksutov-Cassegrain) looking at things near apex (or straight up and down) will have you about sitting on the ground. Even with the diagonal when I tried out a friends 60mmx700mm refractor there was a limited range of things I could look at "comfortably" . 4 The cheap plastic cover that hides the side to side adjust screw has already broken off. It is just there to hide the mechanism and not worth me taking a star off. Actually this with a little glow in the dark paint made it easier for me to eyeball how much more travel I had left before I need to reset so if it hadn't broke I probably would have taken it off eventually. Overall this is a good deal if you have a compact scope with a decent star diagonal or want to strap a really beefy telephoto lens on your camera and take LONG distance photos. Not so much if you have a longer scope or need something that can track accurately over long sweeps of travel. Still it has a place in my camping kit or when I want to check out the moon or planets and don't feel the urge to drag my much larger and bulkier telescopes out. Also at this price point and with the Apex 90 I don't have a problem letting somebody I don't know handle the scope and tripod (e.g. kids the next campsite over wants to look at Jupiter). Something I can't say for some of my more expensive setups. Review: I was surprised of the quality of this tripod... it's well made, and adjustable to a good height. Just right for a small telescope or heavy camera. ## Features - Extendable aluminum tripod legs with heavy-duty mount head - Sliding 1/4-inch-20 mounting screw - Flexible slow-motion cables for both altitude and azimuth - 45-Inch maximum extended height - 32-Inch folded height ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0007UQNY0 | | Audio Recording | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #79,835 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #443 in Complete Tripod Units | | Brand | Celestron | | Built-In Media | 1 x Celestron Heavy-Duty Altazimuth Tripod, 32-45-inch Height, Silver | | Color | Black/White | | Compatible Devices | Cameras, spotting scopes, and small to medium-sized telescopes (like the Celestron C90 or C5) | | Country of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,067) | | Exposure Control Type | Manual (M) | | Features | Adjustable | | Folded Size | 32.3 inches | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234936071 | | Head Type | Pan Heads | | Image stabilization | Yes | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 114.3D x 12.7W x 254H centimeters | | Item Length | 45 Inches | | Item Type Name | Tripod | | Item Weight | 7.8 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Celestron Acquisition, LLC | | Manufacturer Part Number | 93607 | | Material Type | Aluminum | | Maximum Height | 45 Inches | | Media Type | ProductImage | | Minimum Height | 32 Inches | | Model Name | Telescope | | Model Number | 93607 | | Screen Size | 45 Inches | | UPC | 050234936071 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Viewfinder Type | LCD screen | | Warranty Description | 2 Year Manufacturer | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Weight Limit | 11 Pounds | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Colour:** Black/White - **Compatible devices:** Cameras, spotting scopes, and small to medium-sized telescopes (like the Celestron C90 or C5) - **Material:** Aluminum - **Special features:** Adjustable ## Images ![Celestron Heavy-Duty Altazimuth Tripod - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QoSYMQYwL.jpg) ![Celestron Heavy-Duty Altazimuth Tripod - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DdhtFPtOL.jpg) ![Celestron Heavy-Duty Altazimuth Tripod - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Pros9sJNL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can I mount the Celestron C6-A-XLT ?** A: If the scope dovetail is drilled and tapped for a 1/4"-20 screw, then it is possible. However, the scope weight is probably at the maximum limit of what the mount will handle. The assembly will likely be a little wobbly. **Q: Is this a solid (no vibrations) tripod for a Celestron Mak C90 mainlid used as a spotting scope?** A: I use it for my celestron tripod for an astronomy 25-125 zoom binoculars. The tripod is solid with fine micro adjustments and smooth movement. Only down side was no instructions on how to use the tripod, had to figure it out on my own, but it wasn't hard. Hope this helps! **Q: I want to buy it for my celestron 71020 skymaster 25-125x80 will it work fine? what is the preferable tripod for these binoculars anyway?** A: It depends on what you're looking at. If astronomy, then no. I tried this tripod with my Celestron 20x80 Skymasters. It sits too low and the alt/az knobs get in the way. Anything above 30 degrees is uncomfortable. Even if on the horizon, the adjustment knobs get in the way but it is more usable. If you want to look at the stars, get the Orion Paragon Plus. This mount is probably better suited for a small telescope. **Q: Does this tripod come with rubber pads at the bottom of legs for setting it up on hardwood floor?** A: Saw the pegs off, I did. Mine was on a wooden floor and it's wobbly and slides all over the place because of the pegs on the bottom of the legs. I got a hacksaw and carefully sawed each one off flush with the bottom and then put non-skid pads on the bottom. The tripod is about 10 times more stable now on the wood floor and I highly recommend you do the same. I am surprised the MFG does not make suggestion of this. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***. on 20 August 2019* I got this Tripod to go under an Orion Apex 90 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope as an upgrade from the camera tripod I was previously using. It's gotten a fair amount of use since I got it and believe its a 5 star tripod for what it's built for but definitely not for everything. Pro's 1 It's very solid compared to other tripods at this price point. A light breeze or nudge doesn't make you totally loose whatever you're looking at. It's heavier than my camera tripod but I don't feel wary about slapping a big telephoto or actual telescope on my DSLR when using this. That being said... 2 It's surprisingly light. It's pretty much my grab and go tripod now. It's not a chore to pick the whole setup up and reposition for a different view. 3 It's fine controls work well. For sky viewing or photo's at a distance having micro adjustments really help. You manhandle it to get close and then dial it in. Con's 1 They use a nut and screw mechanism for the fine adjustments. So trying to track an object moving across the sky for extended viewing you will find yourself running out of fine adjustment. Then you have to twist the knobs to get everything in the center (or a little bit the other way), and then find whatever you were looking at again by manhandling the scope. This was most likely done to keep the costs down as it's cheaper and easier to do this robustly than for a worm and wheel type adjustment seen on more expensive mounts. 2 Virtually no declination. This scope has a hard stop that prevents you from pointing it more than a few degrees below the horizon when orientated correctly. Now you can always take a rotary tool to the offending lip to free up some more play but as is, no "top of mountain looking down into valleys" action. Not a deal breaker but 10-15 extra degrees would have been nice as I don't like setting anything expensive on a not balanced and level mount. 3 It's a bit short for some applications. This is both a pro and a con but unless you have a 90 degree star diagonal and a shorter scope (like a Maksutov-Cassegrain) looking at things near apex (or straight up and down) will have you about sitting on the ground. Even with the diagonal when I tried out a friends 60mmx700mm refractor there was a limited range of things I could look at "comfortably" . 4 The cheap plastic cover that hides the side to side adjust screw has already broken off. It is just there to hide the mechanism and not worth me taking a star off. Actually this with a little glow in the dark paint made it easier for me to eyeball how much more travel I had left before I need to reset so if it hadn't broke I probably would have taken it off eventually. Overall this is a good deal if you have a compact scope with a decent star diagonal or want to strap a really beefy telephoto lens on your camera and take LONG distance photos. Not so much if you have a longer scope or need something that can track accurately over long sweeps of travel. Still it has a place in my camping kit or when I want to check out the moon or planets and don't feel the urge to drag my much larger and bulkier telescopes out. Also at this price point and with the Apex 90 I don't have a problem letting somebody I don't know handle the scope and tripod (e.g. kids the next campsite over wants to look at Jupiter). Something I can't say for some of my more expensive setups. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***S on 21 October 2018* I was surprised of the quality of this tripod... it's well made, and adjustable to a good height. Just right for a small telescope or heavy camera. ### ⭐⭐ Review *by D***N on 25 November 2024* Antes de devolverlo, llamaré al servicio técnico de Amazon. Va bien, pero encuentro un problema, yo lo uso con un Meade de 150 con ocular y cámara…mientras no lo tenga que subir mucho en la vertical va bien, si tengo la luna arriba, al subir el telescopio llega un momento que no se sujeta y se vence cayendo, por lo que resulta inútil para mirar justo encima. No sé si alguien me puede decir algo. Tiene una tuerca en el lateral que no sé si apretar más, pero si lo hago me temo que ya no podré balancearlo.. ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron – Heavy Duy Alt-Azimuth Tripod – Sturdy Extendable Aluminum Tripod – Use for Spotting Scope, Binocular, Camera, and Small Telescope – Slow Motion Handles for Smooth Small Adjustments - Celestron 71017 SkyMaster 25x100mm Porro Prism Binoculars with Multi-Coated Lens, BaK-4 Prism Glass and Carry Case, Black - Celestron – NexYZ – 3–Axis Universal Smartphone Adapter for Telescope – Digiscoping Smartphone Adapter – Capture Images and Video Through Your Telescope or Spotting Scope --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/253535093-celestron-heavy-duty-altazimuth-tripod](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/253535093-celestron-heavy-duty-altazimuth-tripod) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*