Skywatcher Mount AZ-Pronto

Sky-Watcher AZ PRONTO Alt-Azimuth Mount

The Sky-Watcher AZ PRONTO is a lightweight, highly portable alt-azimuth mount designed for small telescopes weighing up to 3 kg. Constructed from cast aluminium, it provides a convenient mounting solution for visual astronomy and daytime terrestrial observations. Featuring a Vixen-style mounting saddle for telescopes equipped with a 45 mm dovetail bar, it offers smooth and precise movement along both vertical and horizontal axes.

Key advantages

• Lightweight and portable. With a total weight of just 1 kg, the mount is convenient to transport and suitable for quick observing sessions.
• Up to 3 kg load capacity. Designed for small telescopes fitted with a 45 mm Vixen-style dovetail bar.
• Smooth two-axis control. Two flexible slow-motion cables provide precise vertical and horizontal adjustments.
• Flexible cable positioning. Each slow-motion cable can be fitted in either of two positions on its respective axis, making operation convenient with both refractor and reflector telescopes.
• Manual movement. Both axes can also be moved manually for rapid panning and elevation adjustments.
• Versatile applications. Suitable for astronomical viewing as well as daytime terrestrial observations.
• Precise adjustment. The worm-wheel drive provides fine movement control and helps track distant moving objects.

Product description

The Sky-Watcher AZ PRONTO is a convenient Grab-and-Go alt-azimuth mount designed for straightforward operation and quick setup. Its cast aluminium construction combines low weight with practical functionality for use with compact telescopes.

The mount supports an additional load of up to 3 kg. It features a Vixen-style mounting saddle compatible with telescopes equipped with a 45 mm dovetail bar.

Two flexible slow-motion cables are supplied: one for the vertical axis and one for the horizontal axis. They provide smooth and precise telescope positioning. For additional convenience, each cable can be installed in either of two available positions on its respective axis. This arrangement makes the mount convenient to operate with different telescope designs, including refractors and reflectors.

In addition to fine adjustments using the cables, both axes can be moved manually. This allows rapid panning, pointing and elevation adjustments when observing objects.

The polar elevation adjustment range is from -70° to +90°. The mount features a worm-wheel drive and a gear-type pre-drive. Fine adjustment makes it easier to follow distant moving objects.

The Sky-Watcher AZ PRONTO is suitable for both visual astronomical observations and daytime terrestrial viewing. The mount is supplied without a tripod and does not feature a motor drive.

Technical specifications

Package contents

• Sky-Watcher AZ PRONTO alt-azimuth mount.
• Two flexible slow-motion cables.

Tripod is not included.