--- product_id: 1166904 title: "Heavy-Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod for Spotting Scopes & Telescopes | Heavy-Duty Mount, Precision Slow-Motion Controls in Altitude and Azimuth, Built for Large Optics, Smooth Tracking" brand: "celestron" price: "₨7968" currency: SCR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/1166904-heavy-duty-alt-azimuth-tripod-for-spotting-scopes-and-telescopes store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # Precision slow-motion controls Adjustable height 32-45 inches Heavy-duty aluminum build Heavy-Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod for Spotting Scopes & Telescopes | Heavy-Duty Mount, Precision Slow-Motion Controls in Altitude and Azimuth, Built for Large Optics, Smooth Tracking **Brand:** celestron **Price:** ₨7968 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”­ Elevate your view β€” precision meets power in every frame! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Heavy-Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod for Spotting Scopes & Telescopes | Heavy-Duty Mount, Precision Slow-Motion Controls in Altitude and Azimuth, Built for Large Optics, Smooth Tracking by celestron - **How much does it cost?** ₨7968 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/1166904-heavy-duty-alt-azimuth-tripod-for-spotting-scopes-and-telescopes) ## 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 - β€’ **Rock-Solid Stability:** Heavy-duty aluminum legs with center brace keep your optics rock steady even in breezy conditions. - β€’ **Pinpoint Tracking Accuracy:** Dual slow-motion control handles enable smooth, micro-adjustments for flawless celestial or terrestrial tracking. - β€’ **Customizable Viewing Height:** Two-section adjustable legs let you tailor your setup from 32 to 45 inches for ultimate comfort and versatility. - β€’ **Trusted Durability & Support:** Backed by Celestron’s 2-year US warranty and expert customer service, ensuring your investment is protected. - β€’ **Universal Mounting Flexibility:** 1/4”-20 threaded mounting plate slides forward and backward to perfectly balance your telescope, spotting scope, or camera gear. ## Overview The Celestron Heavy-Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod is a robust, adjustable aluminum tripod designed for spotting scopes, binoculars, cameras, and small to medium telescopes. Featuring a height range of 32 to 45 inches, a stabilizing center brace, and dual slow-motion controls for precise tracking, it supports up to 11 pounds of gear. Its 1/4”-20 threaded mounting plate slides for perfect balance, making it ideal for extended viewing sessions. With a 2-year warranty and US-based support, it’s a reliable choice for both amateur astronomers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking steady, customizable optics support. ## Description The Celestron Heavy-Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod is perfect for hands-free viewing with giant binoculars or a spotting scope.The fully adjustable aluminum legs provide a minimum height of 32 inches and a maximum height of 45 inches. A center brace stabilizes the legs when the tripod is open, and a metal accessory tray in the center of the brace keeps your accessories close at hand. The alt-azimuth tripod head is made of metal and offers two control methods. For large altitude adjustments, simply move the mount to the desired position, and the friction clutch will hold it in place. For azimuth adjustments, loosen the azimuth lock to spin the mount up to 360ΒΊ. Use the slow-motion control handles to make small adjustments for slow-moving targets like celestial objects drifting across the night sky or boats moving through water. Equipment is mounted on the tripod head using a standard 1/4”-20 thread mounting bolt, which slides along a slot in the mounting plate. This allows you to adjust the forward and aft position of your telescope, spotting scope, binocular mount adapter, or camera to maintain balance. This feature is especially useful for refractor telescopes and cameras with long lenses, which can become unstable if positioned too far forward. Review: Solid ALT-AZ camera/telescope Tripod when used within it's design. - 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: Super steady, strong tripod for this price point! - Very strong, stable, rigid, yet Lightweight. Vibrations damp quickly. Great for telescopes or optics up to about 15# (if well balanced). Slow motion altitude and azimuth controls work smoothly and have little slop or backlash. Great for small astronomical telescopes, spotting scopes, and long telephoto lenses. Mount anything with a 1/4" x 20 thread with the included large thumbscrew. ## Features - IDEAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR OPTICS: Use your spotting scope, binocular, camera, or small telescope for extended viewing sessions and share the view with others. - STURDY, ADJUSTABLE TRIPOD: Customize your tripod's height with the two-section legs. A center brace stabilizes the legs, and a metal accessory tray keeps your accessories close at hand. - TWO SLOW-MOTION CONTROLS: Track objects with precision using the slow motion control handles, perfect for astronomy, night sky and land-based observing. - 1/4”- 20 THREAD MOUNTING PLATE: Mount your optics to slide along a slot cut in the mounting plate to adjust the forward and aft location of the telescope, spotting scope, binocular mount adapter, or camera. - UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0007UQNY0 | | Best Sellers Rank | #232 in Complete Tripod Units | | Brand | Celestron | | Color | Black/Silver | | Compatible Devices | Cameras, spotting scopes, and small to medium-sized telescopes (like the Celestron C90 or C5) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,126 Reviews | | Exposure Control Type | Manual | | Folded Size | 32.3 inches | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234936071 | | Head Type | Pan Heads | | Included Components | Tripod | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.3"D x 8.3"W x 7.7"H | | Item Length | 45 inches | | Item Weight | 7.8 pounds | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 93607 | | Material | Aluminum | | Material Type | Aluminum | | Maximum Height | 45 inches | | Media Type | ProductImage | | Minimum Height | 32 inches | | Model Name | Heavy Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod | | Model Number | 93607 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Screen Size | 45 inches | | Special Feature | Adjustable | | Special Features | Adjustable | | UPC | 050234936071 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Weight Limit | 11 pounds | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Color:** Black/Silver - **Compatible Devices:** Cameras, spotting scopes, and small to medium-sized telescopes (like the Celestron C90 or C5) - **Item Weight:** 7.8 Pounds - **Material:** Aluminum - **Maximum Height:** 45 Inches - **Model Name:** Heavy Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod - **Special Feature:** Adjustable - **Tripod Head Type:** Pan Heads - **Weight Limit:** 11 Pounds ## Images ![Heavy-Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod for Spotting Scopes & Telescopes | Heavy-Duty Mount, Precision Slow-Motion Controls in Altitude and Azimuth, Built for Large Optics, Smooth Tracking - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QoSYMQYwL.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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid ALT-AZ camera/telescope Tripod when used within it's design. *by A***. on August 20, 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super steady, strong tripod for this price point! *by M***E on January 15, 2026* Very strong, stable, rigid, yet Lightweight. Vibrations damp quickly. Great for telescopes or optics up to about 15# (if well balanced). Slow motion altitude and azimuth controls work smoothly and have little slop or backlash. Great for small astronomical telescopes, spotting scopes, and long telephoto lenses. Mount anything with a 1/4" x 20 thread with the included large thumbscrew. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid tripod for casual Astronomy *by M***D on August 9, 2025* Update: I've decided to change my review of this tripod as of 8/27/2025 Excellent tripod for my 6.8lb telescope plus diagonal and eyepieces. Very good stability. Slow motion controls are smooth albeit a bit firm. Can stably hold up to approximately 12lbs so my scope with any additional attachments are safe. I give this well built tripod 4 stars! Why 4 stars and not 5... see below. When using the altitude control knob and you're limited to how high it goes before it stops, just slightly loosen the nut on the left side of the tripod (in relation to the alt-az control knobs facing you). That will give you the freedom to tilt the altitude much higher/lower - then re-tighten the nut to make it secure. One point though, Celestron should have made it possible for the design of this tripod to have much greater altitude adjustment in the first place. It seems to me they decided to make this more of a terrestrial tripod than a hybrid terrestrial/astronomical one. I get that most people that want to do astronomical observing would probably get an equatorial mount, but for those of us that want the simplicity of an alt-az mount, the limitations to this otherwise excellent tripod make things more "inconvenient". Yes, the nut-loosening instructions I mentioned above is a workaround, but it's extra steps that are basically unnecessary had it been designed a bit better. ## 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? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/1166904-heavy-duty-alt-azimuth-tripod-for-spotting-scopes-and-telescopes](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/1166904-heavy-duty-alt-azimuth-tripod-for-spotting-scopes-and-telescopes) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-08-13*