Meade Equatorial Wedge
Best tracking upgrade for amateur astrophotographers seeking long-exposure precision.
This is the essential upgrade for anyone ready to move beyond casual stargazing into serious long-exposure astrophotography. By converting your standard mount into an equatorial platform, it unlocks the precise tracking necessary for sharp, deep-space images, though it does add a layer of complexity to your setup process.
$299.99
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Who it's for
- Astrophotographers capturing long-exposure deep-sky images
- Observers needing smooth, drift-free celestial tracking
- Meade LX90 owners seeking stable, high-magnification mounting
Who should skip it
- Beginners preferring simple, quick Alt-Az telescope setups
- Travelers needing a lightweight, highly portable telescope system
- Imagers wanting uninterrupted tracking across the meridian
Performance breakdown
Tracking Precision
Enables the steady, consistent tracking required for crisp long-exposure astrophotography.
Build Durability
Rugged aluminum construction provides the rigid support needed for heavy optical gear.
Alignment Ease
Integrated latitude adjuster and bubble level simplify the polar alignment process.
Mount Versatility
Effectively transforms standard alt-azimuth mounts into capable equatorial platforms.
Setup Convenience
Includes all necessary hardware, streamlining the transition from box to tripod.
System Compatibility
Optimized specifically for Meade's 7-inch and 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope models.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Equatorial
Accessory Type
Mount, Adapter
Telescope Compatibility
Schmidt-Cassegrain
Material
Aluminum
Warranty
2 Year Warranty
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