---
product_id: 17821591
title: "Sky Watcher S20530 Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base, Telescope Accessory, Black"
brand: "sky-watcher"
price: "698.18 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Sky Watcher"
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17821591-sky-watcher-s20530-star-adventurer-latitude-eq-base-telescope-accessory
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
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# Latitude degree markers 3/8" universal tripod thread Precision internal gearing Sky Watcher S20530 Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base, Telescope Accessory, Black

**Brand:** sky-watcher
**Price:** 698.18 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Align like a pro, shoot like a star!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sky Watcher S20530 Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base, Telescope Accessory, Black by sky-watcher
- **How much does it cost?** 698.18 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/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

- • **Effortless Polar Alignment:** Internal gearing ensures smooth, repeatable north celestial pole alignment every time.
- • **Precision Latitude Adjustment:** Latitude degree markers and micro-adjustment knobs let you dial in perfect positioning with ease.
- • **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, making your setup versatile and travel-ready.
- • **Robust & Lightweight Aluminum Build:** Durable yet lightweight design (1.7 lbs) crafted for stability without bulk.

## Overview

The Sky Watcher S20530 Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base is a precision-engineered aluminum accessory designed to simplify and perfect polar alignment for astrophotography mounts. Featuring smooth internal gearing, easy-to-read latitude markers, and a universal 3/8" tripod thread, it offers quick setup and reliable stability for serious stargazers and professional photographers alike.

## 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: Excellent EQ base for Seestar S50 - Great build quality and decently priced EQ base for smaller scopes. I used this specifically for the Seestar S50 when it released an EQ mode, and it has worked perfectly! However, if using this for the Seestar S50, a couple minor and easy modifications may need to be added to this base. The changes I made included at least a M8 x 20mm sized hand knob to replace the knob to tighten the dovetail slot, otherwise it will be in the way of the Seestar. Also, something to elevate the Seestar so the knob has a bit more room. The Sky Watcher includes a small dovetail plate that can elevate the Seestar, but a screw on it that helps prevent the plate from sliding off is in the way of the Seestar's rotating base. For this, you can try to loosen the screw, otherwise opt for the Sky Watcher Star Adventurer Ball Head adapter which I've been using, or if you have one, you can use a camera leveling base on the included dovetail.
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 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #496 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #10 in Telescope Reflectors |
| Brand | Sky-Watcher |
| Brand Name | Sky-Watcher |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 548 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Black |
| Finish Types | Black |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234205306 |
| Included Components | Star Adventurer Latitude base, mounting block, instructions and tool kit |
| Item Depth | 5.5 Inches |
| Item Dimensions | 5.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches |
| Item Type Name | Skywatcher s20530 star adventurer latitude (eq) base, telescope accessory, black. |
| Item Weight | 1.7 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 5.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches |
| Manufacturer | Sky-Watcher |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S20530 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Model Number | S20530 |
| Mounting Type | Winkelmontage |
| 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

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## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent EQ base for Seestar S50
*by M***S on March 26, 2026*

Great build quality and decently priced EQ base for smaller scopes. I used this specifically for the Seestar S50 when it released an EQ mode, and it has worked perfectly! However, if using this for the Seestar S50, a couple minor and easy modifications may need to be added to this base. The changes I made included at least a M8 x 20mm sized hand knob to replace the knob to tighten the dovetail slot, otherwise it will be in the way of the Seestar. Also, something to elevate the Seestar so the knob has a bit more room. The Sky Watcher includes a small dovetail plate that can elevate the Seestar, but a screw on it that helps prevent the plate from sliding off is in the way of the Seestar's rotating base. For this, you can try to loosen the screw, otherwise opt for the Sky Watcher Star Adventurer Ball Head adapter which I've been using, or if you have one, you can use a camera leveling base on the included dovetail.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, portable equatorial mount for planetary, lunar, and visually findable objects
*by M***. on July 22, 2022*

Good basic equatorial mount to put under your regular adjustable alt/az tripod head and optics to reduce/eliminate drift from sky's rotation at your latitude. Very good solution for lunar, planetary, and visually findable objects. I have a 90mm x 1000mm catadioptric with a light SLR that I put on this Skywatcher mount. I did not like the motorized mount I had tried and wanted something I could quickly, manually align to my desired object and track using just one axis for right ascensio instead of pushing a whole bunch of buttons and waiting. Plus no plug-in or batteries required. First mount the Skywatcher EQ Latitude base on a firm tripod. If you are using a camera tripod, you will need to remove the head from the tripod first so that the mounting bolt is exposed. Note that the Skywatcher requires a larger bolt to mount than an SLR camera does. It's one step up in size, so you may need a converter, like I did, to step up the thread size on your now-headless tripod. Once mounted, look up your latitude with a GPS device/app or an internet search of where your town is. Set the tilt on the Skywatcher to that # of degrees. Then use a compass/app and point the top of the tilted column to north. Add an Alt/Az (2-axis, left-right/up-down) tripod head to the top of the Skywatcher. Then put your scope or camera on the tripod head. For the best tracking results, get the North Star centered in your scope with the closest you can get to the correct latitude on the Skywatcher. But you can get useful results with a "close enough" setting for latitude and a good setting to true north with your GPS/app. Now you can quickly find objects, lock them in for declination and rotate your scope or camera using the left/right axis as right ascension to keep on the object as it moves (or as we move underneath it.) Nice basic solution for planetary, lunar, and visually findable objects. Skycharts can help you with finding more obscure stuff.

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*Product available on Desertcart Tunisia*
*Store origin: TN*
*Last updated: 2026-06-02*