Image of the day

Captured by
christopher hunt

Orion Nebula

My Account

New to Astromart?

Register an account...

Need Help?

Crossbow EQT-200 Equatorial Platform

Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad.

Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one

For sale is a Blandin Technical Solutions Crossbow EQT-200 equatorial platform. It is in excellent shape as the pictures show. Zero is set at latitude 39.45 N but can be adjusted for the entire continental US latitudes with ease. There are leveling legs that make set up easy. This equatorial platform carries over 200 pounds without effort and remains very stable. In the photos you can see my Lightbridge 16 on the platform. This mount is very stable! The platform was upgraded by Blandin Technical Solutions recently to have the new more powerful and quieter motor installed/upgraded. The support from the manufacturer has been outstanding. It operates wonderfully. Selling it to finance other projects. This is one of the best eq platforms on the market.

Features include:

- Lightweight at 18 pounds.
- Dismantles for easy travel.
- 60 plus minutes of travel time.
- Drive Friction Reduction Lever for easy reset.
- Anodized Aluminum
- Battery life is over 13+ hours.
- Teflon pads easily moved for other scopes.

$700 obo.

PayPal preferred. Buyer to pay for shipping from 80125.