Celestron Piggyback Mount NexStar 5, 6, 8 (93609)
$41.95
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Celestron Piggyback Mount NexStar 5, 6, 8 (93609)
$41.95
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DSLR Mounting
Attaches Cameras to SCT OTAs
Guided Tracking
Eliminates Long Exposure Star Trails
Wide-Field Imaging
Capture Comets and the Milky Way
Astrophotography SimplifiedCapture the Night Sky Effortlessly
The Celestron Piggyback Mount Bracket for SCT Telescopes is an essential accessory for capturing long-exposure night sky photographs. By attaching your DSLR camera directly to your Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly, you can easily leverage your telescope's tracking mount to capture brilliant celestial images.
Unlock Deep Sky PhotographyPrecision Camera Mounting for SCTs
Transform your telescope setup into a powerful wide-field astrophotography rig with the Celestron Piggyback Mount Bracket for SCT Telescopes. Designed to mount seamlessly onto Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes, this bracket lets you mount a standard camera equipped with creative camera lenses on top of your optical tube. By riding along with your tracking drive, your camera takes sharp exposures of wide starfields, comets, and the Milky Way without the trailing artifacts typical of static camera tripods.
Technical DetailsCompatibility and Hardware Specs
Compatible Telescopes
Celestron SCT Optical Tubes
Mounting Type
Piggyback Camera Bracket
Camera Compatibility
Standard DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras
Material
Anodized Metal
Application
Wide-Field Astrophotography
Included Accessories
Hardware Attachment Bolts
Key CapabilitiesBuilt for Night Sky Photography
DSLR IntegrationSecurely attaches camera bodies to Celestron SCT OTAs
Drive TrackingLeverages the telescope motor drive to prevent star trails
Wide-Field CapabilityPerfect for photographing comets and the Milky Way
Lens VersatilityAllows experimentation with varied photographic camera lenses
Easy SetupFast attachment with straightforward mounting hardware
Frequently Asked QuestionsEverything you need to know
What is the main function of the Celestron Piggyback Mount Bracket for SCT Telescopes?
The Celestron Piggyback Mount Bracket for SCT Telescopes attaches a DSLR or mirrorless camera directly to the top of a Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, allowing you to take long-exposure wide-field photos using the telescope's motorized tracking system.
Do I need a motorized mount to use the Celestron Piggyback Mount Bracket for SCT Telescopes?
Yes, to get long exposures without star trails, the Celestron Piggyback Mount Bracket for SCT Telescopes must be used on a telescope with an operational motorized tracking drive system.
Which telescopes are compatible with the Celestron Piggyback Mount Bracket for SCT Telescopes?
This adapter is specifically designed to fit Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (SCT) optical tube assemblies.
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