Reviews & Ratings for Celestron Heavy Duty Alt-Azimuth Telescope, Binocular Tripod 93607 — 26 reviews — Page 1

Been wanting a HD tripod w/manual controls for alt/az adjustments for my camera and 200mm lens. Got it just in time for the solar eclipse. Great piece of equipment I’ll use many times over. Thank you, Bob.

I have the Celestron Heavy Duty Alt - Azimuth Tripod item # 93607 and I found out since I received it yesterday from Celestron something of a mystery. I opened the box and had the following items that is included with the Tripod. It came with a eyepiece tray and 3 Cables that you have to attach. Celestron didn't even pack an instruction manual, all the other products that Celestron sells come with an instruction manual. When you want to move the mount which a Telescope gets attached you have to use a wrench to loosen the mount. I temporary attached my Celestron Travel Scope 70 Telescope to this Tripod but it was hard to attach it you have to be very calm and attach it many times it never got it to be attached and the round thing that gets attach sometimes moved. The cables are hard to use because when you attach them it sometimes gets loosened but the Telescope gets attached. The Tripod is crude, very heavy, cumbersome and hard to use and and if you don't watch out the Lens tray which is metal can if you a little cut on your fingers. Also the price is ok I wish Celestron includes an instruction manual and an extra cable to move the Mount so I can use my telescope. The bottom line is I will go back and use my Meade Instruments Classic 30 Photo Tripod with my Celestron Travel Scope 70 Telescope or the Tripod that came with my Celestron Travel Scope 70 Telescope.

I don’t believe this tripod/mount is appropriate for astronomical use. I tried my darnedest to get it to hold above 45 degrees inclination, to great aggravation. I’ve noted others have had the same experience. It’s mystery to me how this setup hangs around with various telescope applications. I’m an old hand at astronomy. Maybe I’m missing something, but I doubt it.

I have been having trouble using photography tripods at the range. Since purchasing this unit I have found it to be a great product. It is quick to set up and the screw in plate can be used to add weight and make it even more stable than it already is. I like the fine adjustment knobs for elevation and windage.

This is a great product for the range, very steady and quick to set up. Really like the fine adjustment knobs.good construction and is also light weight. The screw on center piece can be user to add weight in windy conditions.

My tripod came with a broken plastic tripod extension fastener on one of the legs. The broken part is not in the package so it must have been sent that way. Sent I bought this a while back and am just now getting around to using it, I'm not sure whether to send it back or attempt to repair it with a bolt.

JLF

Used for long range target shooting and scoring. I have ysed several others, this is the best, even in windy conditions.
Pros: Easy Setup. Very stable
Cons: None

it was very easy to setup but it doesn't go a full 180 degrees to view the night sky.

C5 / C130 type of scope will reach limits of this mount. The mount is limited by quite small angle range when rotating. The parts can break or misalign easily. Max height not exciting. Still it's a good practical mount with quite good load and easy set up and slow precise motion.
Pros: Price
Cons: Not so rigid

I really like this tripod and it works great for my Ultima 80. It looks like its not as good for heavier telescopes though but it works for mine. I highly recommend it

Pros: Great for the Ultima 80