Suitable mount question?
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7 years 7 months ago #96579
by John_Walshe
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Hi Folks,
One of the CAC clubmembers asked me to suggest a suitable "grab'n'go" mount for a 6" A&E APO refractor (I know - some scope for GnG). He wants to use this for star-party/club observing sessions.
All suggestions welcome.
John
One of the CAC clubmembers asked me to suggest a suitable "grab'n'go" mount for a 6" A&E APO refractor (I know - some scope for GnG). He wants to use this for star-party/club observing sessions.
All suggestions welcome.
John
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7 years 7 months ago #96580
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I think the weight of the scope is not in his favour for a GnG mount
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7 years 7 months ago #96582
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Yes it is quite heavy. I was thinking that maybe an eq6 or something might be applicable. Does that qualify as GnG I wonder?
Now he doesn't have to have goto so maybe one of those T-mount units - I can't think of the mfg at the moment - they are red in colour.
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Now he doesn't have to have goto so maybe one of those T-mount units - I can't think of the mfg at the moment - they are red in colour.
John
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7 years 7 months ago #96583
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Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better programs, and the universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the universe is winning.
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A lot depends on your budget, are you looking for a GoTo or an Alt-az?
Aubrey has a 6" Apo that he mounts on a Berlebach tripod and mount system that is rock solid and quick to set up, it's very popular down at the Sandymount public access nights.
You might also consider the Universal Astronomics Unistar Heavy Deluxe rated for 30 lbs.
Paul
Aubrey has a 6" Apo that he mounts on a Berlebach tripod and mount system that is rock solid and quick to set up, it's very popular down at the Sandymount public access nights.
You might also consider the Universal Astronomics Unistar Heavy Deluxe rated for 30 lbs.
Paul
Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better programs, and the universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the universe is winning.
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