Tabletop Tripod from Celestron

We cover the Celestron Tabletop Tripod key features, including its design and compatibility with various telescopes, provide a detailed description of its features and specifications, and discuss its compatibility with the NexStar and Celestron Origin series, plus what kind of astronomers and observers it would be ideal for.

What is the Celestron Tabletop Tripod?

The Celestron Tabletop Tripod is a compact, portable stand designed for telescopic observation from elevated surfaces. It ensures stability with adjustable features and a level base, even on uneven surfaces. Compatible with several telescope series, it's ideal for travel, offering easy setup and secure telescope mounting. Its foldable design simplifies storage and transport, making it a convenient accessory for every astronomer. This mini tripod ensures a stable foundation for the NexStar Evolution and SE series, as well as the Celestron Origin, featuring easy adjustments, portability, and compatibility with various telescopes.

Key features of the Tabletop Tripod from Celestron

• 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, NexStar SE, and Celestron Origin 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

Compatible telescopes

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

Specifications from Celestron for the Tabletop Tripod

• 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)