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Telescope Mount Payload Capacity

Last post by OzEclipse « Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:31 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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Thanks JT. Interesting.

It uses manufacturer specs only. As such it rates the iEQ45 above the EM-200. Having used both mounts, the EM-200 out of...

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Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:31 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
Please Help With GOTO German Eq Mount

Last post by kenpresley « Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:46 pm
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by Zeroed4x » Mon Aug 19, 2019 12:26 pm

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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...

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Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:46 pm
My attempt at a DIY Equatorial mount.

Last post by Gazbo « Mon Sep 02, 2019 7:03 pm
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by Gazbo » Wed Aug 14, 2019 3:45 pm

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Not pretty, but functional. I made this from spare parts at work, a while back, but have only just made some circles for it. There is zero play on...

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Well.... it's now Septic-ember - in good old yorkshire, and I'm still awaiting a decent night !!!!!!!! When will it ever end !?!?

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Mon Sep 02, 2019 7:03 pm
My new Alt/Az mount under my little G&G

Last post by John Baars « Sun Aug 18, 2019 9:41 pm
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by John Baars » Sat Aug 17, 2019 11:49 am

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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!

All the little annoyances that I had...

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Sun Aug 18, 2019 9:41 pm
My Grab & Go rig

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:10 pm
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by Don Quixote » Wed May 22, 2019 1:36 am

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Anticipating a clear night I put this together this afternoon. I have been thinking of trying this for some time.

I mounted my ES80 on my Oberwerks...

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Such a large part of me wishes I had the st80 for a setup like this one.. *sigh*

I bought a Meade Adventure 80mm Clone (Clown?) for $90 on Amazon....

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Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:10 pm
FTX Mount and modifications

Last post by mcolbert « Sun May 26, 2019 5:01 am
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by Rainmaker » Sun May 12, 2019 9:13 am

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For anyone interested in modifications for the FTX Alt-Az mount, here is my mount now completely customised for my use:

Started with an FTX
Replaced...

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With the conversation taking a turn towards those craftsmen who have retired, I wonder then, who are the ones who have replaced them - in whatever...

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Sun May 26, 2019 5:01 am

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