Mounts & Tripods

📖 New to mounts? Read our guide: How to Choose a Telescope Mount: AZ vs. EQ

A telescope is only as good as the mount it sits on. Even the finest optics will deliver shaky, frustrating views if the mount is unstable — and vibrations that seem minor to the naked eye are massively amplified at high magnification.

There are two main types of telescope mounts beginners should know: alt-azimuth mounts move up/down and left/right — simple and intuitive, great for visual observing. Equatorial mounts are aligned with Earth's rotation, making it easy to track objects as they move across the sky — essential for astrophotography.

What mount should a beginner get? For purely visual observing, an alt-azimuth mount is the easiest starting point. For anyone interested in photographing the night sky, a motorized equatorial mount becomes necessary for capturing sharp long-exposure images.

Every mount and tripod in this collection is selected for stability, smooth movement, and wide telescope compatibility. Free shipping on qualifying orders. Not sure what mount fits your telescope? Ask our team.