Mounts and PMC-Eight

A stable, well-matched telescope mount is just as important as the telescope itself. Explore Scientific telescope mounts range from lightweight Twilight alt-azimuth mounts for grab-and-go observing to PMC-Eight and iEXOS-100 computerized GoTo equatorial mounts built for astrophotography, giving you the right foundation for any telescope and observing style.

Alt-azimuth mounts move up-down and left-right, offering intuitive operation with no polar alignment, which makes them ideal for visual observing and quick setups. Equatorial mounts align with the celestial pole and track the sky's motion along a single axis, which is essential for long-exposure astrophotography. PMC-Eight GoTo mounts add computerized pointing and tracking with WiFi and Bluetooth app control, so you can find and follow thousands of objects automatically.

To choose the right mount, consider your telescope's weight and length, whether you plan to do astrophotography, and how portable your setup must be. For imaging, keep your payload well under the mount's rated capacity. Explore Scientific also offers tripods, counterweights, polar finders, saddle plates and cables to complete your setup. A solid mount means steadier views, sharper images and more enjoyable nights under the stars.