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product_id: 17821591
title: "Sky Watcher S20530 Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base, Telescope Accessory, Black"
brand: "sky-watcher"
price: "$315.30"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Sky Watcher"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/17821591-sky-watcher-s20530-star-adventurer-latitude-eq-base-telescope-accessory
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# Latitude degree markers 3/8” tripod thread Precision internal gearing Sky Watcher S20530 Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base, Telescope Accessory, Black

**Brand:** sky-watcher
**Price:** $315.30
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Align like a pro, capture the cosmos flawlessly!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sky Watcher S20530 Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base, Telescope Accessory, Black by sky-watcher
- **How much does it cost?** $315.30 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/17821591-sky-watcher-s20530-star-adventurer-latitude-eq-base-telescope-accessory)

## Best For

- sky-watcher enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sky-watcher brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Robust & Ready for Action:** Sturdy black finish and lightweight design (1.7 lbs) built for serious astrophotographers on the move.
- • **Effortless Polar Alignment:** Internal gearing ensures smooth, repeatable north celestial pole alignment every time.
- • **Precision Latitude Control:** Latitude adjustment lock and degree markers let you dial in exact positioning with confidence.
- • **Quick-Release V-Style Dovetail:** Mount or dismount your Star Adventurer in seconds with the secure V-style dovetail system.
- • **Universal Tripod Compatibility:** 3/8” thread fits most popular photo tripods for versatile setup options.

## Overview

The Sky Watcher S20530 Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base is a precision-engineered telescope accessory designed to simplify and perfect polar alignment. Featuring smooth internal gearing, a quick-release V-style dovetail plate, and clear latitude degree markers, it offers reliable, repeatable setup for astrophotography enthusiasts. Compatible with most tripods via a 3/8” thread, this lightweight yet sturdy base enhances your Star Adventurer mount’s performance, making celestial tracking effortless and accurate.

## Description

The Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base provides a smooth and reliable way to polar align your mount. With internal gearing the Latitude Base makes aligning to the north celestial pole easy and repeatable. The Latitude Base features a V-style dovetail system and mounting block. The mounting block threads on the Star Adventurer and allows you to quickly mount or dismount your Star Adventurer to the Latitude Base. The Base also features latitude degree markers to easily adjust the Star Adventurer to the correct placement. Underneath the Base is a 3/8 thread which can mount to many of todays popular photo tripods.

Review: Perfect to Use with a Seestar or Dwarf Smart Telescope - First, let me say this is a great product! I have bought two of them so far. I use it to mount my Seestar and Dwarf telescopes in EQ orientation. IT COMES WITH THE SADDLE DOVETAIL so you'll be ready to go as soon as you get it (the Dwarf has a smaller hole in the bottom so you'll need a 1/4 -> 3/8 adaptor). It is very sturdy and a perfect match for the Sky Watcher Star Adventurer tripod. The adjustment knobs are easy to use for fast polar alignment. If you're on the fence about buying this, just do it. You won't regret it.
Review: Works well with the Seestar S50 in EQ mode - I am using this wedge under my Seestar S50. I had to get a longer dovetail bar and mount it to the S50 with a 3D printed washer. The libger dovetail bar allows you to recenter the weight directly over the center of the tripod, not leaning way out. Works well for this.

## Features

- Star Adventurer accessory
- V-style dovetail plate
- Micro-adjustment knobs
- Latitude adjustment lock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00Y1ZDK5W |
| Batteries | 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #236 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #7 in Telescope Reflectors |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (530) |
| Date First Available | August 6, 2015 |
| Finish Type | Black |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234205306 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Depth | 5.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 1.7 pounds |
| Item model number | S20530 |
| Manufacturer | Sky-Watcher |
| Mounting Type | Winkelmontage |
| Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches |
| UPC | 050234205306 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sky-Watcher
- **Color:** Black
- **Item Weight:** 1.7 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 5.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches
- **Material:** Aluminum

## Images

![Sky Watcher S20530 Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base, Telescope Accessory, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Mo6TWh0VL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this wedge compatible with the skywatcher az-gti mount?**
A: Not without replacing the saddle locking screw. The screw it too wide which causes the AZGTi Mount to hit it.

**Q: Isn't this supposed to include a dovetail plate?  My package did not include one.**
A: Mine had a dovetail plate included.  It measures about 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inch and has a 3/8 inch tripod screw (will work with AZ-GTI).  If you are getting this for AZ_GTI to use in EQ mode, you will also need to replace the know that holds on the dovetail as the handle is too big.  I recommend going to Home Depot and buying an M8 socket hex cap screw, (M8 (1.25) x 14mm long).

**Q: Skywatcher s20530 star adventurer latitude (eq) base puede conectarse a una cámara cannon eos r6?**
A: hola, si se puede, yo uso una Nikon

**Q: What is the purpose of the green colored accessory piece called a "ball head adaptor"?**
A: It can mount to a standard tripod or ball head that has the 1/4-20 threads (non arca swiss). This product is almost required to help with setting polar alignment based on your current longitude.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect to Use with a Seestar or Dwarf Smart Telescope
*by M***. on February 14, 2025*

First, let me say this is a great product! I have bought two of them so far. I use it to mount my Seestar and Dwarf telescopes in EQ orientation. IT COMES WITH THE SADDLE DOVETAIL so you'll be ready to go as soon as you get it (the Dwarf has a smaller hole in the bottom so you'll need a 1/4 -> 3/8 adaptor). It is very sturdy and a perfect match for the Sky Watcher Star Adventurer tripod. The adjustment knobs are easy to use for fast polar alignment. If you're on the fence about buying this, just do it. You won't regret it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well with the Seestar S50 in EQ mode
*by C***Y on February 11, 2026*

I am using this wedge under my Seestar S50. I had to get a longer dovetail bar and mount it to the S50 with a 3D printed washer. The libger dovetail bar allows you to recenter the weight directly over the center of the tripod, not leaning way out. Works well for this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excelente producto
*by H***Z on January 5, 2026*

Excelente producto

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*Store origin: EC*
*Last updated: 2026-03-06*