Sky-Watcher SolarQuest mount head review

A brilliantly simple grab-and-go solar mount that finds and follows the sun for you, Sky-Watcher’s SolarQuest is perfect for small-scope solar astronomy and solar eclipses.

The short version

• Dual-axis alt-az tracking keeps the sun in view during observing sessions.
• Its 8.8-lb payload suits compact white-light and H-alpha solar scopes.
• A colorized image of the sun taken with a ZWO planetary camera on an H-Alpha telescope mounted on the SolarQuest.

What happened

The battery compartment takes eight AA batteries, though external power is available. The mount head weighs just 2.9 lbs, making it easy to carry outside.

Why it matters

We tested the Sky-Watcher SolarQuest mount with the Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76mm H-alpha solar telescope.

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