Avalon Instruments Extender

The Mini Extender adds 80mm of length to the declination axis of your mount. This extra clearance is designed to prevent your telescope or imaging equipment from colliding with the mount body during tracking, especially when using long optical tubes or complex camera setups.

No, this specific model is engineered exclusively for the Avalon Instruments M-uno mount system. It will not fit other mounts, so please verify your mount model before purchasing.

Yes, adding length to the declination axis will shift your center of gravity. You will need to re-balance your telescope setup on the mount after installing the extender to ensure smooth tracking and to avoid putting unnecessary strain on the mount's motors.

The extender is designed for straightforward integration with the M-uno mount. While it typically uses standard hardware, you should ensure you have the appropriate hex keys or wrenches on hand that match the bolts used on your specific mount configuration.

Avalon Instruments builds this component for precision and stability, so it is designed to be rigid. However, any time you add an extension to your mount, you should perform a quick check of your guiding performance to ensure the added length hasn't introduced any mechanical instability.