{"product_id":"losmandy-az8-alt-az-mount-with-tripod-az8","title":"Losmandy AZ8 Alt\/Az Mount with Tripod (AZ8)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLosmandy AZ8 Alt\/Az Mount with Tripod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Losmandy AZ8 Alt-Az Dual Head Mount: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eScott Losmandy's reputation for precision design and production of mounts is upheld by the AZ8 model. Constructed from black anodized aluminum with stainless steel components, the Losmandy AZ8 Altitude-Azimuth mount features fine needle bearings and high-quality 7075 aluminum worm gears to ensure smooth, precise, and controlled motions. Accurate maneuvering of both axes is achieved with two slow-motion knobs and 3.5\" laser-engraved setting circles simplify setup and tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Losmandy AZ8 is a dual saddle Alt-Azimuth telescope mount now with configurable options to configure your AZ8 the way you want it. Exacting engineering for lasting performance, the AZ8 dual telescope mount is constructed of black anodized aluminum with all stainless steel hardware. Features like 360 degree slow motion control, precision brass worm gears and a variable slip clutch make the Losmandy AZ8 a stand out choice for a portable, manually controlled Alt-Az telescope mount. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll machined aluminum and stainless steel, black anodized \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll stainless steel hardware. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 2.100” diameter needle thrust bearing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 2.000” diameter needle thrust bearing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 1.500” diameter needle bearings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e360 degree slow motion control, both axes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.812” diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 180 tooth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual supported, ball bearing housed ground \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Precision Brass Worm. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable slip clutch, both axes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne knob per axis design. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5” diameter Laser engraved setting circles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBubble level 1.250” diameter aluminum shafts. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin saddle plates. Accepts Losmandy D \u0026amp; V series dovetail plates. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Weight Capacity 35 LBS per side. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead weight 13 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Tripod options do not ship with ears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specification\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll machined aluminum and stainless steel, black anodized\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll stainless steel hardware. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 2.100” diameter needle thrust bearing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 2.000” diameter needle thrust bearing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 1.500” diameter needle bearings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e360 degree slow motion control, both axes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.812” diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 180 tooth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual supported, ball bearing housed ground \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Precision Brass Worm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariable slip clutch, both axes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne knob per axis design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.5” diameter Laser engraved setting circles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBubble level 1.250” diameter aluminum shafts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwin saddle plates. Accepts Losmandy D \u0026amp; V series dovetail plates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstrument Weight Capacity 35 LBS per side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead weight 13 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Tripod options do not ship with ears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAZ8 Head (Single or Dual)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTripod (Optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6″ Riser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCounterweights (Optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/pages\/losmandy-warranty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLosmandy 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Losmandy-AZ8-Encoder-Installation.pdf?v=1680189807\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLosmandy AZ8 Encoder Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Losmandy","offers":[{"title":"None \/ No \/ None","offer_id":49967873884389,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2","price":1610.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ No \/ AZ8 Lightweight system with 5lb weight","offer_id":49967873917157,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+WS","price":1696.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ No \/ 1.25\" Counterweight  Shaft Kit","offer_id":49967873949925,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+CW","price":1830.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ Yes \/ None","offer_id":49967873982693,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+Gemini","price":3807.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ Yes \/ AZ8 Lightweight system with 5lb weight","offer_id":49967874015461,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+Gemini+WS","price":3894.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ Yes \/ 1.25\" Counterweight  Shaft Kit","offer_id":49967874048229,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+Gemini+CW","price":4028.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LW Tripod \/ No \/ None","offer_id":49967874080997,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+LW","price":2198.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LW Tripod \/ No \/ AZ8 Lightweight system with 5lb weight","offer_id":49967874113765,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+LW+WS","price":2284.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LW Tripod \/ No \/ 1.25\" Counterweight  Shaft Kit","offer_id":49967874146533,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+LW+CW","price":2418.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LW Tripod \/ Yes \/ None","offer_id":49967874179301,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+LW+Gemini","price":4395.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LW Tripod \/ Yes \/ AZ8 Lightweight system with 5lb weight","offer_id":49967874212069,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+LW+Gemini+WS","price":4482.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LW Tripod \/ Yes \/ 1.25\" Counterweight  Shaft Kit","offer_id":49967874244837,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+LW+Gemini+CW","price":4616.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FHD Tripod \/ No \/ None","offer_id":49967874277605,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+FHD","price":2639.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FHD Tripod \/ No \/ AZ8 Lightweight system with 5lb weight","offer_id":49967874310373,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+FHD+WS","price":2966.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FHD Tripod \/ No \/ 1.25\" Counterweight  Shaft Kit","offer_id":49967874343141,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+FHD+CW","price":2725.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FHD Tripod \/ Yes \/ None","offer_id":49967874375909,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+FHD+Gemini","price":4836.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FHD Tripod \/ Yes \/ AZ8 Lightweight system with 5lb weight","offer_id":49967874408677,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+FHD+Gemini+WS","price":4923.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FHD Tripod \/ Yes \/ 1.25\" Counterweight  Shaft Kit","offer_id":49967874441445,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+FHD+Gemini+CW","price":5057.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MA Only \/ No \/ None","offer_id":49967874474213,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+MA","price":1757.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MA Only \/ No \/ AZ8 Lightweight system with 5lb weight","offer_id":49967874506981,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+MA+WS","price":1843.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MA Only \/ No \/ 1.25\" Counterweight  Shaft Kit","offer_id":49967874539749,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+MA+CW","price":1977.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MA Only \/ Yes \/ None","offer_id":49967874572517,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+MA+Gemini","price":3954.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MA Only \/ Yes \/ AZ8 Lightweight system with 5lb weight","offer_id":49967874605285,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+MA+Gemini+WS","price":4041.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MA Only \/ Yes \/ 1.25\" Counterweight  Shaft Kit","offer_id":49967874638053,"sku":"LOS-AZ8-2+MA+Gemini+CW","price":4175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/losmandy-az8-altaz-mount-with-tripod-az8-astronomy-plus-1.webp?v=1690483602","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/losmandy-az8-alt-az-mount-with-tripod-az8","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}