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IN THE SHOPS: BEST TELESCOPE MOUNTS OF 2023

1 Sky-Watcher EQ5 Deluxe Mount and Tripod

Cost: £325 (approx. $402.65)

From: Sky-Watcher

1 Sky-Watcher’s EQ5 mount’s modest size, low cost and array of features have placed it among the most popular small telescope mounts ever produced. It’s one of the most popular entry-level equatorial mounts. The EQ5 also comes as part of many small telescope packages, offering the option to purchase a complete telescope with a proper astronomical mounting. For an additional cost,

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