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Tabletop Tripod (93481)

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$81.36 $109.95 In stock

Category: Tripods

  • Miniature tripod perfect for using your telescope on an elevated surface such as a picnic table
  • Provides a solid, sturdy base for your NexStar Evolution and NexStar SE fork arm mount with telescope tube
  • Features adjustment knobs and a bubble level to ensure the telescope is perfectly level even if the tabletop is not
  • Three captured screws securely lock your mount and telescope to the tripod
  • Tripod legs fold in for convenient transport

Description

Eliminate the need for your full-height tripod and enjoy grab-and-go convenience when you add the Tabletop Tripod to your Origin Intelligent Home Observatory, NexStar Evolution, or NexStar SE telescope. This compact and sturdy accessory is half the size and weight of a standard tripod, making it perfect for travel. The low-profile legs and wide footprint offer added stability, while the convenient tabletop design makes it easier for some observers (especially children) to access the eyepiece.

Setup is quick and easy compared to a full-height tripod. Simply place the Tabletop Tripod on a camp table, bench, tailgate, or any other flat surface. With a footprint of just 17.5" x 16", you can use it just about anywhere. Then, open and level the tripod legs, attach the mount and telescope, and observe.

The Tabletop Tripod has adjustable knobs on each leg and a bubble leveler on the mount plate to ensure your setup is level before adding the telescope. Just like the NexStar SE and NexStar Evolution's standard tripod, the Tabletop Tripod has three captured screws on the underside of the mount plate so you can securely lock your mount and telescope in place.

When not in use, the Tabletop Tripod's legs fold inward and stow neatly under the mount plate for easy storage and transport.

Tripod Comparison Chart

Tabletop Tripod NexStar Evolution and SE Tripod
Tripod Weight 6.8 lbs 13.2 lbs
Tripod Height (Open) 7" at lowest setting 29" to 55"
TripodLength (Closed) 11"
32" legs retracted for storage
TripodFootprint(Open) 17" x 16" 27" x 24" legs retracted, 42" x 36" legs full

Compatible telescopes:

  • NexStar SE Series- 4SE, 5SE, 6SE, 8SE
  • NexStar Evolution Series- 6, 8, 9.25, 8HD, and Limited Edition 8HD
  • ÔªøOrigin Intelligent Home Observatory

Specifications:

Tripod Weight: 6.8 lbs (3.08 kg)
Tripod Height (open): 177.8mm (7") at lowest setting
Tripod Length (closed): 279.4mm (11")
Tripod Footprint (open): 444.5mm x 406.4mm (17.5" x 16")
Tripod Diameter (closed): 241.3mm (9.5")
Length of feet Adjustment: 35.56mm (1.4")
Tripod Leg Diameter: 38.1mm (1.5") Stainless Steel
Shipping Carton Dimension: 385.06mm x 335.02mm x 340.1mm (15.16" x 13.19" x 13.39")
Shipping Carton Weight: 9.9lbs (4.49 kg)
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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Isabella ★★★★★

I set this up on a picnic table last weekend and my 8-inch telescope felt rock-solid even when I bumped it. The fork arm mount clicks right into place without any wobbling. Exactly the stable base I needed for quick observing sessions.

Ava ★★★★★

Finally got tired of wrestling my telescope on uneven ground—this little tripod sits perfectly on our patio table and holds the mount rock steady. The rubber feet grip the surface so well I don't worry about bumps in the night.

Emily ★★★★★

Took this to a star party and set it up on a picnic table — it held my telescope rock steady even with a light breeze. The legs lock securely and don't wobble at all. Perfect for getting the scope off the ground without a full tripod.