{"product_id":"sky-watcher-cq350-tripod","title":"Sky-Watcher CQ350 Tripod","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripod for CQ350 and EQ8-R\/h mount heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight adjustable from 30.5\" to 42.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70mm (2.8\") diameter legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds to 11\" x 11\" x 37\" for transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs 34.5 lbs (16 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for use with the EQ8-R\/h below 27° latitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSky-Watcher CQ350 Tripod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky-Watcher CQ350 Tripod is a heavy-duty field tripod for the CQ350 and EQ8-R\/h mount heads. Its 70mm legs extend from 30.5\" to 42.5\", and it folds down to 11\" x 11\" x 37\" so a large mount can still travel to a dark site. At 34.5 lbs (16 kg), it is a portable alternative to a pier for observers who set up in the field. Note that Sky-Watcher specifies this tripod cannot be used with the EQ8-R\/h below 27° latitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e70mm Legs for Heavy Mount Heads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach leg is 70mm (2.8\") in diameter, sized for observatory-class mount heads like the CQ350 and EQ8-R\/h. Three clamp levers lock the legs at the length you choose, and an accessory tray on the central rod braces against the legs and holds eyepieces and small tools within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e12\" of Height Adjustment: 30.5\" to 42.5\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the legs retracted, the tripod stands 30.5\" tall; fully extended, it reaches 42.5\". Keep the legs short for maximum stability with heavy imaging payloads, or raise the mount for a more comfortable eyepiece height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFolds to 37\" for Transport\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolded, the CQ350 Tripod measures 11\" x 11\" x 37\" and weighs 34.5 lbs (16 kg). That makes it practical to load into a vehicle with a CQ350 or EQ8-R\/h head when you image away from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich mounts does the CQ350 Tripod fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher lists it as compatible with the CQ350 and EQ8-R\/h mount heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the CQ350 Tripod with an EQ8-R or EQ8-Rh anywhere?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Sky-Watcher specifies that this tripod cannot be used with the EQ8-R\/h below 27° latitude. If you observe below 27° with an EQ8-R or EQ8-Rh, consider the Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pier Tripod, which has no such restriction listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the height range of the CQ350 Tripod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt stands 30.5\" tall with the legs retracted and 42.5\" with the legs fully extended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I set up the CQ350 Tripod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread the three legs, then install the accessory tray and the lower knob on the central rod with the tray's V-shaped indents against the legs. Tighten the lower knob loosely, then loosen the three clamp levers to extend the legs to the length you want. The CQ350 mount manual covers the full procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow big is the CQ350 Tripod when folded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolded, it measures 11\" x 11\" x 37\" and weighs 34.5 lbs (16 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e050234308052\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Heads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSky-Watcher CQ350, EQ8-R, EQ8-Rh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatitude Limit with EQ8-R\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot usable below 27° latitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeg Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70mm (2.8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetracted Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeg Spread (Retracted \/ Extended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39\" \/ 56\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeg Locks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClamp levers (× 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolded Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\" x 11\" x 37\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.5 lbs (16 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eCQ350 Tripod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eAccessory Tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/7095\/5123\/files\/CQ350_manual.pdf?v=1709591171\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload CQ350 Mount Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/sky-watcher-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSky-Watcher 2-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67666291556637,"sku":"SW-S30805","price":935.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/S30805_CQ350Tripod.jpg?v=1790966890","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/sky-watcher-cq350-tripod","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}