Sky Watcher S20530 Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base, Telescope Accessory, Black

Great build quality and decently priced EQ base for smaller scopes. I used this specifically for the Seestar S50 when it released an EQ mode, and it has worked perfectly! However, if using this for the Seestar S50, a couple minor and easy modifications may need to be added to this base. The changes I made included at least a M8 x 20mm sized hand knob to replace the knob to tighten the dovetail slot, otherwise it will be in the way of the Seestar. Also, something to elevate the Seestar so the knob has a bit more room. The Sky Watcher includes a small dovetail plate that can elevate the Seestar, but a screw on it that helps prevent the plate from sliding off is in the way of the Seestar's rotating base. For this, you can try to loosen the screw, otherwise opt for the Sky Watcher Star Adventurer Ball Head adapter which I've been using, or if you have one, you can use a camera leveling base on the included dovetail.

First, let me say this is a great product! I have bought two of them so far. I use it to mount my Seestar and Dwarf telescopes in EQ orientation. IT COMES WITH THE SADDLE DOVETAIL so you'll be ready to go as soon as you get it (the Dwarf has a smaller hole in the bottom so you'll need a 1/4 -> 3/8 adaptor). It is very sturdy and a perfect match for the Sky Watcher Star Adventurer tripod. The adjustment knobs are easy to use for fast polar alignment. If you're on the fence about buying this, just do it. You won't regret it.

I had seen this recommended for an upgrade to the SkyGuider Pro base. It is so much easier to use as far as alt/az setting. Only one feature is inferior to the SGP base, the bubble level is hard to use to level tripod before aligning. The SW base is so tall that I have to stand on my tippy toes to get over the clamp to see the bubble level and it is partially obstructed by the dovetail clamp. Putting your head to the side of the clamp does not let you look straight down on the bubble level. I'll find a work around. Alt/Az adjustment is very nice with no play in it. This was a good addition to my star tracker setup.

I am using this wedge under my Seestar S50. I had to get a longer dovetail bar and mount it to the S50 with a 3D printed washer. The libger dovetail bar allows you to recenter the weight directly over the center of the tripod, not leaning way out. Works well for this.

I was having difficult time getting polar aligned until I bought this

I purchased this to use with my Seestar S50 Smart Telescope. The scope now has an equatorial mode that requires a base that you can tilt to align the scope's axis of rotation with the Earth's axis of rotation. Unfortunately, the device has a knob for the dovetail that interferes with the telescope. I had to purchase an M8-1.25 x40 mm thumb screw to give the scope the freedom to rotate.

When I bought this, I read all the reviews on this site and more. The biggest question was does it include the dovetail, because the picture doesn't look like it does. I can confirm that it does - at least the one I received. The dovetail plate that is included measures about 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inch and has a 3/8 inch tripod screw (will work with AZ-GTI). If you are getting this for AZ_GTI to use in EQ mode, you will also need to replace the knob that holds on the dovetail as the handle for the screw is too big. I recommend going to Home Depot and buying an M8 socket hex cap screw, (M8 (1.25) x 14mm long). Second question - does it have latitude markings? Yes it does, this is also not shown on the amazon photo (please see my photo). It also has a bubble level. It looks to be very sturdy. Can't wait to try it with my AZ-GTi that will come in tomorrow. Finally, it has two knobs on the back that don't appear to do anything - but I am a noob so???

Can do the basic job. But you can't reply on the latitude and try to positioning it towards north since those are far least accurate enough.

Es muy firme y con sujección estable. Cumple perfectamente con lo especificado

Bei der Lieferung gab es keinerlei Probleme. Funktioniert alles sehr gut.

Es el producto que se necesita para complementar la Sky Watcher Star Adventure 2 que NO es PRO, hasta el momento pude montar el motor (por su puesto la Star Adventure) y sin ningún problema. Vviene con una llave allen por si se requiere hacer unos ajustes. Excelente producto.

Preso x convertire un Seestar S50 in modalità equatoriale...direi perfetto. È stabile e non ha giochi. Attenzione!!!. La vite di serraggio per la coda di rondine compresa di manopola deve essere sostituita con un semplice bullone a brugola altrimenti non è possibile montare il Seestar

excelente