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Am I missing something or is the Stelarvue M1V identical to the Altair MIni-Az, aside from the counterweight and extension?
If they're weight rated...
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With the Altair version sticking further out at the dovetail it would need the counterweight to balance the telescope so it does not tip.
Having the...
I'm in my 3rd week with my new GM811G HD Losmandy mount.
Since I live 20 miles from the factory, I called and asked if I could come there, and buy my...
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I have the Explore Scientific version of the G-11 and I love it!
I’ve used a number of mass-produced Chinese mounts and have hung on to a...
Curious how many people have Frankenmounts - XYZ head on a ABC tripod and so on. I'm told a Porta II arm will fit on a TW1, so if I could ever score...
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Here's my Frankenmount, a dual axis autoguided barndoor drive for my 10 Dob. It worked fine for AP but is now rotting away in my side yard because I...
What mount/tripod is this Celestron 152mm f/8 refractor mounted on? Thanks to you all.
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Were you looking for the telescope or the mount?
The mount should do reasonably well but the combination is a bit misleading.
The C6-R weights 19lbs...
I have my new mount, mesu 200v2 setup and connected to the pc and is sending commands, but i'm getting a error with below horizon limit , my settings...
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I've been watching you all throughout the build, fantastic work.
I haven't brought this up before but I'm really nervous your tripod Pier is...
I am just curious. What tripod is this heavy 152mm f8 telescope mounted on. Did not think this was possible with available tripods. By the way, what...
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Not sure what that tripod is either, but that's scary looking! A 6 on that spindly thing... I don't even see an eyepiece tray, which would connect...
Hello All,
I am interested in these mounts. Surprisingly there is not alot of info about them. I see in the members profiles some have these mounts....
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Gabrielle
Thanks so much for all of the information re: the vixen mounts. I agree the SB 10 is a very advanced unit which appears to me to make star...
I'm currently running a Twilight 1 with encoders on a Manfrotto 475B but I'm considering upgrading (?) to a Vixen Porta II. My ST120 fully loaded is...
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I was actually thinking about adapting a Vixen Porta II onto either my Manfrotto 028b or 055pro a couple of months ago.
Post your results if you do...
Hello, I'm seeking guidance regarding the acquisition of a new Goto German Equatorial Mount.
I need a respectable payload capability of around 30...
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I finally pulled the trigger. Sky Watcher EQ6R Pro won the battle ( in my mind ) of the EQ mounts. I ordered it today from High Point........ now the...
Recently purchased this mount for a stable viewing platform with my 102mm Maksutov telescope.
The 6.3 kg heavy tripod easily carries my 2.75 kg heavy...
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I had my first evening out with it.
What first came into my mind was: what an ease to operate this mount!
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