Celestron Vibration Suppression Pads

by Celestron

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 4.4 x 2.2 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0000665V7
• Item model number: 93503
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #96 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Telescope Accessories
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2006

Product Description

Telescope and spotting scope vibration is caused by windy conditions, an unsteady mount or tripod or even an accidental bump to the instrument, and results in reduced image quality. Celestron's set of three Vibration Suppression Pads will reduce vibration time by almost 100% and decrease vibration amplitude. The pads fit between the bottom of the tripod legs and the ground, a simple and functional solution to the problem of image disturbance. They work on any surface: grass, dirt, concrete, asphalt, wood, etc., for both telescopes and spotting scopes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vibration Suppression, December 26, 2007

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S. Surenthiraraj "Suressh" (Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celestron Vibration Suppression Pads (Electronics)

I was a bit sceptical about the claims for this product but it really does work. It has virtually eliminated vibration that used to occur every time I touched the scope, e.g. to track an object or focus. Well worth the minor investment.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hard to tell if this helps stabilize the scope, February 7, 2007

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Scott C. Johnson (Austin, Tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celestron Vibration Suppression Pads (Electronics)

I bought this to reduce vibration on a Celestron CPC1100. It does seem to help some but not as noticeable as you would think. It does help getting the scope level since the pads have a wider base than the tripod legs when placed on soft ground.

I sometimes will leave them out when I take the telescope inside so that I can repeat my viewing at the same location the following night (lots of trees in my backyard).

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars useful vibration pads, May 19, 2009

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Richard - See all my reviews

This review is from: Celestron Vibration Suppression Pads (Electronics)

I am very satisfied with this product. It dampens out vibration as advertised. The pads are also rugged. The pads are also useful as a base for the legs which keeps the legs from sinking in the ground. I use it with a Nexstar 8 se.