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Whether you’re scanning the Moon, following a planet across the sky, or enjoying wildlife and distant landscapes by day, this mount offers excellent stability and effortless movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple, no-fuss alt-azimuth design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow-motion controls on both axes\u003c\/strong\u003e for smooth, precise tracking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits any tripod with a standard 3\/8\" connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports payloads up to 5kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast aluminium construction\u003c\/strong\u003e for strength and durability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with 45mm Sky-Watcher \/ Vixen-style dovetail bars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional \u003cstrong\u003eL-bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e available separately for binoculars or other optical equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmooth, controlled movement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AZ5 Deluxe is fitted with flexible slow-motion control cables on both the altitude (up-down) and azimuth (left-right) axes. These allow you to make fine, accurate adjustments — ideal when observing the Moon, planets or double stars at higher magnifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor quick repositioning, the mount can also be moved freely by hand, letting you sweep across the sky or pan across a landscape in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrong, stable and portable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from cast aluminium, the AZ5 offers an excellent balance of strength and portability. 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