Sky Watcher S20530 Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base, Telescope Accessory, Black

Great build quality and decently priced EQ base for smaller scopes. I used this specifically for the Seestar S50 when it released an EQ mode, and it has worked perfectly! However, if using this for the Seestar S50, a couple minor and easy modifications may need to be added to this base. The changes I made included at least a M8 x 20mm sized hand knob to replace the knob to tighten the dovetail slot, otherwise it will be in the way of the Seestar. Also, something to elevate the Seestar so the knob has a bit more room. The Sky Watcher includes a small dovetail plate that can elevate the Seestar, but a screw on it that helps prevent the plate from sliding off is in the way of the Seestar's rotating base. For this, you can try to loosen the screw, otherwise opt for the Sky Watcher Star Adventurer Ball Head adapter which I've been using, or if you have one, you can use a camera leveling base on the included dovetail.

First, let me say this is a great product! I have bought two of them so far. I use it to mount my Seestar and Dwarf telescopes in EQ orientation. IT COMES WITH THE SADDLE DOVETAIL so you'll be ready to go as soon as you get it (the Dwarf has a smaller hole in the bottom so you'll need a 1/4 -> 3/8 adaptor). It is very sturdy and a perfect match for the Sky Watcher Star Adventurer tripod. The adjustment knobs are easy to use for fast polar alignment. If you're on the fence about buying this, just do it. You won't regret it.

I'm using this extensively with my Seestar S50 now that equatorial mode is available. It's Working out well. My only criticism is that there's a little bit too much play in the gear adjustments, specially in latitude. It can be tricky getting it to be precise, taking some extra time and effort. But I do recommend it and would buy it again. It was a good price too.

I was having difficult time getting polar aligned until I bought this

I am using this wedge under my Seestar S50. I had to get a longer dovetail bar and mount it to the S50 with a 3D printed washer. The libger dovetail bar allows you to recenter the weight directly over the center of the tripod, not leaning way out. Works well for this.

When I bought this, I read all the reviews on this site and more. The biggest question was does it include the dovetail, because the picture doesn't look like it does. I can confirm that it does - at least the one I received. The dovetail plate that is included measures about 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inch and has a 3/8 inch tripod screw (will work with AZ-GTI). If you are getting this for AZ_GTI to use in EQ mode, you will also need to replace the knob that holds on the dovetail as the handle for the screw is too big. I recommend going to Home Depot and buying an M8 socket hex cap screw, (M8 (1.25) x 14mm long). Second question - does it have latitude markings? Yes it does, this is also not shown on the amazon photo (please see my photo). It also has a bubble level. It looks to be very sturdy. Can't wait to try it with my AZ-GTi that will come in tomorrow. Finally, it has two knobs on the back that don't appear to do anything - but I am a noob so???

I used this wedge for about two years, and I've just recently purchased a William Optics wedge to compare it to. The WO is more expensive, but far more stable than this one. For <50mm lenses the Sky Watcher wedge will work great. For ~200mm, this wedge is too sloppy and has too much flexure. The SkyWatcher wedge is frustrating in two important ways: there's a ton of slop in the screws, and there's a plastic piece that failed on me in the field. If you get this, and plan on using >100mm lenses, I recommend: 1) disassembling it, degreasing it, then using a thick, sticky machine grease on the worm gear that drives the altitude. 2) Wrap the azimuth adjusters in teflon tape. That will reduce some slop, making alignment easier. 3) Get two thumbscrews to replace the button head screws, so you can tighten down the az plate in the field after alignment without an Allen key. 6) Replace the altitude clutch with an m6 70mm hex bolt and wing nut. Under the stock alt clutch is a plastic gear holding the alt tightener. This plastic gear sheared off while I was trying to image one night. Maybe I was over tightening it, but there was so much residual play in the alt that it was hard not to. Replacing this with a metal wingnut helps the play, but doesn't eliminate it.

I am beyond thrilled with my Sky Watcher S20530 Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base! It arrived on time and in perfect condition. The build quality is fantastic, and I can't wait to take it out and start using it for astrophotography. It's sturdy, easy to set up, and perfectly complements my Star Adventurer setup. Highly recommend this for anyone looking to elevate their stargazing experience

Es muy firme y con sujección estable. Cumple perfectamente con lo especificado

Bei der Lieferung gab es keinerlei Probleme. Funktioniert alles sehr gut.

Es el producto que se necesita para complementar la Sky Watcher Star Adventure 2 que NO es PRO, hasta el momento pude montar el motor (por su puesto la Star Adventure) y sin ningún problema. Vviene con una llave allen por si se requiere hacer unos ajustes. Excelente producto.

Preso x convertire un Seestar S50 in modalità equatoriale...direi perfetto. È stabile e non ha giochi. Attenzione!!!. La vite di serraggio per la coda di rondine compresa di manopola deve essere sostituita con un semplice bullone a brugola altrimenti non è possibile montare il Seestar

Absolutely perfect, completely what I was looking for and compatible with s30 pro seestar