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Telescope Mount Payload Capacity

Last post by jbelden « Fri May 29, 2020 3:13 am
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by JayTee » Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:38 am

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I found this spreadsheet a while back, can't remember where so I can't cite it, but it is publicly accessible info.

Anyway, here's the spreadsheet....

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I forgot to say that it is a nice collection of load data regardless of some of vendor ratings differences. I just try to get a load rating high...

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Fri May 29, 2020 3:13 am
CW shaft size for EQ1?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:32 am
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by pakarinen » Thu Jun 18, 2020 12:50 pm

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Just bought a lightly used EQ1 head for $35 shipped. I figured, why not, circles looked clean and it should be able to hold my ST80 and 90mm Mak, I...

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They are all pretty much the same, I will be home to take measurements later tonight 05:30 here now.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:32 am
Who's using manual RA and Dec circles?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:04 pm
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by pakarinen » Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:03 pm

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Curious how many folks here use manual RA and Dec circles.

I love alt-az push-to with Sky Safari on my phone, but sometimes I think I should chuck...

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If using my TAL mount I like to use the setting circles as they are large enough to read easily.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:04 pm
Vixen Porta II

Last post by Ylem « Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:40 pm
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by LDW47 » Mon Feb 17, 2020 4:17 pm

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I just bought a used Porta II mount for my 18lb, 130mm, f6.5 refractor, it is a pretty solid mount contrary to what the experts have told me, no...

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On the Mr Star Guy site it says the PMll is good for 5kg, (11lbs)

After 10 years with one, I can tell you this;
It's all about balance, and...

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Last post by Ylem
Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:40 pm
Rowan AZ100?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Jun 04, 2020 4:21 am
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by pakarinen » Mon Jun 01, 2020 11:48 am

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Anybody have experience or stories to tell about this kahuna? Thinking about adding it to my wish list.

It looks like a thing of beauty,...

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A nice looking mount, it reminds me of a Swiss offering that I cannot remember the name of offhand.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Jun 04, 2020 4:21 am
Anyone Try This Tripod

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon May 04, 2020 9:37 pm
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by Refractordude » Mon May 04, 2020 8:41 pm

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The manufacturer claims 15 pounds capacity, which is more then enough. What I like about it is the height. I will be using it for my 7x50 and 8x40...

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The majority of the reviews I read stated it was good for in studio (mostly sitting stationary)
A tripod will work fine with your binoculars the...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon May 04, 2020 9:37 pm
Track the stars.

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:38 pm
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by KingClinton » Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:45 am

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First time I have seen this brand.
Very modern and sleek looking mounts but at the price point I will only look, no add to cart here!

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They caught my eye to. I wonder what market they are trying to capture? People buy pricey mounts mostly for astrophotography and for that EQ mounts...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:38 pm
What Mount Is This?

Last post by aae0130 « Fri Apr 17, 2020 10:12 pm
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by Refractordude » Tue Jan 28, 2020 6:29 pm

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What mount/tripod is this Celestron 152mm f/8 refractor mounted on? Thanks to you all.

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You would need long arms to work that thing.......

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Last post by aae0130
Fri Apr 17, 2020 10:12 pm
Altair Mini-Az versus SV M1V?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Mar 15, 2020 3:02 pm
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by pakarinen » Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:21 am

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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...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Mar 15, 2020 3:02 pm
PMC-Eight GoTo or Gemini?

Last post by BamaDon « Tue Mar 10, 2020 3:39 am
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by BamaDon » Wed Mar 04, 2020 3:06 am
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Which do you prefer?

I'm not in the market yet, but I spoke with Scott - not Scott Losmandy - of Explore Scientific at the Winter Star Party about...

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:telescopewink:
Don if it helps I will be a guinea pig for the EQStars kit. After reading some reviews on CN I ordered it. Apparently, if you get...
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Last post by BamaDon
Tue Mar 10, 2020 3:39 am
Kenko Alt-Az?

Last post by Lowjiber « Sat Mar 07, 2020 2:53 pm
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by pakarinen » Fri Mar 06, 2020 5:46 pm

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In my misguided wanderings, I stumbled across this on AMZ:

Intriguing b/c of the setting circles, but the reviews are just meh .

Experiences?...

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... My question is why on Earth would you put setting circles on an Alt-Az mount? Those numbers are continuously changing during the night for a...

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Last post by Lowjiber
Sat Mar 07, 2020 2:53 pm
Any other Losmandy Owners?

Last post by sdtopensied « Fri Mar 06, 2020 12:39 am
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by SonnyE » Sat Feb 29, 2020 11:55 pm

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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...

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Last post by sdtopensied
Fri Mar 06, 2020 12:39 am
Small tracking mount for C90

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:23 pm
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by Ylem » Sat Feb 08, 2020 4:35 pm

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I looking for a light weight tracking mount for my C90 Mak.
Something to hold the Moon and planets in view for visual only.
No plans for AP.

What...

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With a bit of waiting you can score GT or SLT mount of CN or eBay for a good price. Here is one, the guy open to sell the mount only

I like my SW...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:23 pm
Nice PFTE grease for most mounts

Last post by Kanadalainen « Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:32 am

by Kanadalainen » Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:32 am

A buddy of mine introduced me to this stuff:

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Its a PFTE containing synthetic grease which I have started to regrease my IoPtron...

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Last post by Kanadalainen
Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:32 am
Frankenmounts?

Last post by Kanadalainen « Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:03 am
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by pakarinen » Sat Feb 08, 2020 9:24 pm

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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...

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Last post by Kanadalainen
Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:03 am
Recent Project

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Feb 09, 2020 5:30 pm
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by Wingsfan81 » Sun Feb 09, 2020 9:02 am

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Last spring not long after buying my CPC 1100 and Vixen A80MF, I bought a used Astro Tech Voyager mount from another club member during one of my...

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That looks like a good setup Wings, I hope you can get some good use from it.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Feb 09, 2020 5:30 pm
Getting some sky with the mesu 200

Last post by yobbo89 « Thu Jan 30, 2020 5:43 pm
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by yobbo89 » Thu Jan 30, 2020 3:00 pm

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Tonights the night! It's been many months..

So I set her up with just a compass and level and it's totting under 0.6 at 3000mm fl, no polar...

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Congratulations, that works really well! I see you now have the mount plate pointing up? I was wondering if you were able to find a sitech...

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Last post by yobbo89
Thu Jan 30, 2020 5:43 pm
MESU 200 V2 HAS ARRIVED!

Last post by OzEclipse « Thu Jan 09, 2020 5:52 am
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by yobbo89 » Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:11 pm
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finally my mount is here! :sprefac:

It has been a long wait!, 5-6 months!,i'm sure lucas mesu had spent attention to detail and made the tolerances...

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I assume you don't need the steel cover for strength. Is the pier ventilated? All that electronics might get quite hot esp in Brisvegas.

You could...
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Last post by OzEclipse
Thu Jan 09, 2020 5:52 am
new mount ,using sitech, horizon limit and star alighnment

Last post by JayTee « Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:59 pm
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by yobbo89 » Sun Dec 15, 2019 12:36 pm

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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...

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Last post by JayTee
Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:59 pm
Polar alignment using the drift method explanation

Last post by Slabs1960 « Wed Jan 01, 2020 5:35 pm

by Slabs1960 » Wed Jan 01, 2020 5:35 pm

This is the best explanation I have ever seen. Explained in simple terms.

Reverse for the southern hemisphere (North instead of South, for...

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Last post by Slabs1960
Wed Jan 01, 2020 5:35 pm
Dimnensions of Stellarvue M2C?

Last post by pakarinen « Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:05 pm
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by pakarinen » Mon Dec 23, 2019 2:16 pm

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One of the vendor sites lists the dimensions of the M2C as 10 inches X 10 inches X 10 inches. I assume that's a typo and it's actually a 10- cm...

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Thanks! I've been eyeing them for awhile. Too many lovely astro toys to buy and not enough hobby cash. LOL.

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Last post by pakarinen
Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:05 pm
Smallest EQ Mount With Setting Circles That Work

Last post by ARock « Tue Nov 12, 2019 5:18 pm
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by Refractordude » Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:16 pm
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What is the smallest eq mount with setting circles that work?

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I would not buy it for a ST120. Not only due to the weight, but also the moment arm due to the length of the OTA.
You could get it for the ST80...
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Last post by ARock
Tue Nov 12, 2019 5:18 pm
Tripod Question

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:46 pm
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by Refractordude » Sun Nov 03, 2019 5:28 pm

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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...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:46 pm
Vixen SXD2 or SXP2

Last post by rml63 « Tue Oct 29, 2019 12:17 am
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by rml63 » Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:30 am

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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...

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Last post by rml63
Tue Oct 29, 2019 12:17 am
Porta II on a Manfrotto tripod?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:02 pm
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by pakarinen » Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:05 pm

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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...

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Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:02 pm

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