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Avalon Evo-Zero mount with T-Pod 70 tripod

Our experts review the latest kit

As more and more advanced telescope mounts become available for amateur astronomers, we were keen to see how the Avalon Evo-Zero stands out from the crowd. Our review package arrived in a single box and included the mount, T-Pod 70 tripod and all the accessories neatly stowed in a sturdy nylon holdall. This is easily carried, weighing only 13.6kg in total. The PDF manual, along with the StarGo software, is on a handy USB flash drive.

The quality of the construction and attention to detail that has gone into the manufacture of the mount stands out. Designed in Italy, it is

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