{"product_id":"tele-pod-advanced-encoder-equipped","title":"Tele-Pod (Advanced) \/ Encoder Equipped","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"BannerTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete, lightweight telescope mount featuring smooth alt-azimuth motions and optional encoders to add object locating capability. Perfect for our smaller, travel-easy refractors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelescope height ranges from 29\" to 60+\". Aluminum tripod legs are 3-section, black anodized, rubber-tipped feet and spiked feet included. Features include bubble-level, glove-friendly locking clamps, and included carry bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe self contained head comes with a handle, accepts optional encoders, and can be used on any camera tripod with either a 1\/4-20 or 3\/8-16 stud. It is the most portable Digital Setting Circle-ready mount head available. We highly recommend the Eyepiece Caddy Set accessory since the Tele-Pod Mount and standard camera tripods do not have accessory trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"Primary\"\u003eEncoder Mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"GIBHD5ENC\" class=\"zoom\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Altitude encoder on ...\" src=\"https:\/\/www.televue.com\/images\/TV3_Images\/Images_in_articles\/GibHD5_Encoders.jpg\" class=\"ImgMax\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"zoomImg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.televue.com\/images\/TV3_Images\/Images_in_articles\/fullsize\/GibHD5_Encoders.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"caption_gray\"\u003eAltitude encoder on fork and azimuth encoder between forks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur encoder mount packages include encoders pre-installed on our Tele Vue mounts along with the cables necessary to work with your Digital Setting Circles or computer (DSC \/ Computer). This equipment greatly enhances your observing fun and capability of your telescope. We also sell an encoder kit (STN-4001) for existing mounts without encoders. For utmost convenience, we recommend the optional Eyepiece Caddy to hold your eyepieces within arms reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageSectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"prodSpecTbl\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eEncoders\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\" class=\"rowHead\"\u003eTelescope \u003cbr\u003eMounting \u003cbr\u003eTypes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTele Vue Alt\/Az\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDobsonian Alt\/Az\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Alt\/Az\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman Equatorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\" class=\"rowHead\"\u003eEncoder \u003cbr\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2160 step, 0.167-degree\/step (10-arcminute\/step) encoders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"size11px\"\u003eSpecifications may change without notice\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeleVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51374572110112,"sku":"TPE-3023","price":944.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/2135\/2480\/files\/TPE_3023_TelePod_with_Encoders_v2.jpg?v=1774553696","url":"https:\/\/firstlightastro.com\/products\/tele-pod-advanced-encoder-equipped","provider":"First Light Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}