Tele Vue

Tele Vue Telepod Mount on Benmo Mach3 aluminum tripod

SKU: U2501-JC-TPT-3017


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  • $399.95
  • Regular price $588.00

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This is a TeleVue Telepod and Benmo tripod in excellent condition.  It's clean and unmarked, with the small exception at the base of the telepod where there is some normal wear and tear from use.  This is a great mount head/tripod combo.  

Tele Vue's updated Tele-Pod v2 Alt-Az Telescope Mount gets an updated tripod while remaining the convenient, easy-to-use travel mount that is ideal for telescope optical tube assemblies (OTAs) up to about 3" (76mm) for astronomical use and 3.3" (85mm) for terrestrial. With this kit you get the Tele Pod manual alt-az yoke mount and its Advanced Aluminum Tripod.

Tele Vue Tele-Pod Alt-Az Yoke Mount (Head Only)

Tele Vue designed their Tele-Pod Alt-Az Yoke Mount for smooth and balanced tracking for optical tube assemblies (OTAs) up to 3" in aperture. It is configured as a dual-fork yoke mount that cradles your OTA at its center of balance for smooth pan/tilt motion with reduced vibrations and smooth-motion altitude and azimuth bearings with tension adjustments. A single control handle enables precise control without the associated vibrations that normally come with moving a mount by hand.

The unique design allows for the OTA to move through an 85 to -10° altitude range from below the horizon (such as viewing from a hilltop) all the way close to the zenith. A scope-stop helps to prevent damage if the objective end "nosedives" down. The Tele-Pod is offered here as a mount head only and comes equipped with 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mounting treads for easy attachment to most photo, video, field, or astronomical tripods. Mounting holes on the azimuth plate are pre-drilled for 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 bolts for attaching OTAs.

Benro Mach3 AL Series 3 Long Tripod, 3 Section, Twist Lock
  • -Aluminum Legs: The Mach3 TMA37AL features aluminum leg construction making it both lightweight and sturdy.
  • -Magnesium Casting: Wherever possible the Mach3 TMA37ALemploys magnesium castings making it among some of the lightest tripods on the market.
  • -High Performance Twist Locks: The Mach3 TMA37AL utilizes high performance, rubber twist locks for improved ergonomics and resistance to the the elements.
  • -Spiked Feet: A set of spiked feet are included with the Mach3 TMA37AL tripod for increase stability when shooting outdoors.
  • - Short Column: For ground level shooting a short column is included with the Mach3 TMA37AL
  • Base Mount Diameter (mm):68
  • Closed Length (cm):68
  • Closed Length (in):26.8
  • Converts to Monopod:N
  • Foot Mount:3/8Foot Size (mm):34
  • Foot Type:Rubber
  • Head Mount:3/8"-16
  • Leg Diameter 1 (mm):32.4
  • Leg Diameter 2 (mm):28.6
  • Leg Diameter 3 (mm):25.2
  • Leg Lock Type:Twist Lock
  • Leg Material:Aluminum
  • Leg Sections:3
  • Maximum Height (in):70.47
  • Maximum Height (cm):179
  • Maximum Height w/Column Extended (cm):179
  • Maximum Height w/Column Extended (in):70.47
  • Maximum Payload Capacity (lb):35.3
  • Maximum Payload Capacity (kg):16
  • Minimum Height (cm):41
  • Minimum Height (in):16.14
  • Product Height (in):33.5
  • Product Height (cm):85
  • Product Length (in):6.5
  • Product Length (cm):16.5
  • Product Weight (lb):5.2
  • Product Weight (kg):2.36
  • Product Width (in):5.7
  • Product Width (cm):14.5
  • Quick Release Type:N/A
  • Slim Frame:Yes-with 3 stops
    • Tele Vue Mount Handle
    • 2 x Studs (for scope attachment)
    • 2 x Plastic Knurled Knobs
    • 1/8" Allen Wrench
    • 5/64" Allen Wrench
    • Limited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty
    • Carry Bag
    • 3mm Allen Key
    • 6mm Allen Key
    • Box Wrench
    • 3 x Spiked Feet
    • Limited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty

 


 

Tele-Pod Panoramic Gibraltar HD
Weight
(lbs.)
9 11.35 HD4: 20.5
HD5: 22.9
Height
Range
(feet)
2.4 - 6+ 2.3 - 4 3.5 - 5
Altitude
Range
(degrees)
+85 to -10 +85 to -17 +80 to -12
Recom-
mended
Telescopes
TV-60
TV-76
TV-76
TV-85
HD4: NP-101is
HD5: NP-127is
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