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Has Anybody Heard Of This Mount?
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JayTee »
Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:58 pm
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Just came across the Rainbow Astro RST-135 MNT000700 today. It looks intriguing but it is also quite pricey!
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hi ,
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Sun Apr 23, 2023 10:41 pm
Harmonic mounts and payload capacity Pegasus NYX-101
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chris_g »
Fri Jan 27, 2023 6:19 am
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Anyone know if these types of mounts are limited to the 50% payload capacity or even better yet have any experience using one?
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When I read about the 900mm limit I had a thought that immediately came to mind. As focal lengths get longer, every drive anomaly gets magnified!...
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Last post by chris_g
Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:06 pm
Bresser Photo Mount
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brenski »
Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:58 pm
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Hoping someone can help with this. I've just grabbed a
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Did you check to make sure everything was engaged/ connected properly?
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:47 am
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Last post by johnyjf
Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:05 pm
Any other Losmandy Owners?
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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.
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G11G here. I still have my very old AVX. It's been a great mount for me. Never had and issues with it. My CGX is going up for sale, also a very good...
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Last post by jfaldo
Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:07 am
Vixen mounts and wifi
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Lady Fraktor »
Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:44 pm
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I currently have 2 Vixen mounts that use the Starbook 10 which when compared to most other mount controllers is like comparing a Lamborghini to my...
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The STAR BOOK TEN contains more than 272,000 celestial objects including approximately 260,000 stars from the SAO catalogue, 109 Messier objects,...
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Last post by OzEclipse
Sat Dec 10, 2022 11:15 pm
Anybody use a surveyor's tripod?
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pakarinen »
Thu Sep 29, 2022 8:46 pm
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Been reading some chatter about surveyor's pods as a less expensive / more robust alternative to photo pods. Heavier in many cases, so maybe more...
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I have considered those but never tried myself. My concern was that one have to come out with some sort of adapter to fit the mount.
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Last post by OzEclipse
Mon Nov 07, 2022 4:24 am
Innorel RT90C?
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pakarinen »
Sat Sep 17, 2022 11:35 am
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Having sold my 90mm Mak and a couple other bits and bobs, I have some spare cash in my PayPal account. I'm thinking about getting an RT90C. Max load...
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Tripod has arrived and it's pouring rain. :lol:
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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Oct 11, 2022 10:59 pm
Stellarvue M002C Mount or ?
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messier 111 »
Thu Aug 04, 2022 1:51 pm
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Good morning all ,
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The M2C should work nicely with that tripod.
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Last post by messier 111
Fri Aug 05, 2022 7:59 pm
Berlebach Report tripods?
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pakarinen »
Mon Jul 25, 2022 12:34 pm
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Somebody suggested getting a Report 112 for use with my 102ED frac since it's too much for my Manfrotto 475B :eek: . The max height for the 112 is...
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I use a Berlebach Planet, wonderful tripods.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:22 pm
Meridian flip on SXD2 SB10
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Deserter »
Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:28 pm
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I have a 72mm f6 on an SXD2 on a half pier, so I don't need to do a meridian flip.
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Thanks Gordon.
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Last post by Deserter
Wed Apr 27, 2022 5:53 am
Vixen SXD2 or SXP2
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rml63 »
Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:30 am
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Hello All,
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Very nice, I have a stock 2020 821 Stealth (the sunday cruiser), a modified 2019 821 Monster that I race and a 2022 Panigale V4s on loan.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:49 pm
My New Mount
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LDW47 »
Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:49 pm
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I bought this mount for my small scopes to replace the ball head. It is a lot more sturdy with excellent alt / az movements. I will keep increasing...
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Also sold previously as the SV M1C. But the M1C was sold naked - no CW, etc.
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Last post by pakarinen
Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:21 pm
Ordered an M1V
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pakarinen »
Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:53 pm
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Ordered an M1V direct from SV this morning. Want to try it with my Mak 90 and ST80 to see how I get along without slo-mo. I'm still considering an...
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Side-by-side, not leveled or at exactly the same height, but you can get an idea of relative sizes. I'd try the AZ5 on the TW tripod, but there's a...
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Last post by ARock
Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:07 am
Planewave L-350
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lostone »
Fri Jan 07, 2022 12:29 am
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Real quick, Is there anyone here using a Planewave L-350 or equivalent mount. I'm looking for someone that I can pick their brain before I pull the...
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I'm just thinking the people with them are on that other side where I'm a moderator.
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Last post by dcrowson
Thu Jan 27, 2022 2:03 am
How much counterweight?
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Lady Fraktor »
Sat Nov 06, 2021 7:25 pm
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For those looking to get accurate weights for equipment, I have used this resource for quite some time and thought I would post it before it was lost.
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Good information to have around, I have added this information into my OneNote for future use :) Thanks for sharing
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Last post by lostone
Fri Jan 07, 2022 2:33 am
Harmonic mounts
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JeffBevan »
Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:05 am
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Anyone with any first hand experience with a harmonic mount. Zwo is now offering an iteration for relatively light loads. Hoybm seems to be pretty...
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I've seen the email also, but I'm not really interested in one. I have put my grubby fingers on the Sharpstar Harmonic drive and was shaking my head...
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Last post by lostone
Fri Jan 07, 2022 12:41 am
Opinion on this 1800's mount?
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WilliamPaolini »
Thu Dec 02, 2021 12:38 am
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Was wondering if anyone has seen anything like this before. Things about it make me wonder if it is legit as the wood appears to be of two different...
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This mount came to my attention because another wanted my thoughts on it. Not that I am an expert on vintage mounts by any means, so I asked here...
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Last post by j.gardavsky
Sat Dec 04, 2021 4:44 pm
Rowan AZ100?
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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.
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ST2 fine with my Chinese fracs up to 100mm. The grub screws for its settings are a nightmare though.
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Last post by 25585
Sat Nov 27, 2021 4:25 pm
DIY: Homemade Vixen Mount
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mikemarotta »
Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:10 pm
I am not a fabricator. I have very few tools here. Four years ago, I bought a National Geographic 70-mm refractor used and abused from some kids down...
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Last post by mikemarotta
Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:10 pm
Binoculars on TW I or Porta II
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KingNothing13 »
Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:11 pm
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Does anyone here know, or has anyone here attached binoculars to either a Twilight I or Vixen Porta II mount?
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Learning from my own mistakes, I think the conventional wisdom is pretty accurate re: this stuff.
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Last post by pakarinen
Wed Aug 18, 2021 1:43 pm
Frankenmounts?
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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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This has to count as a franken-mount. It is a Celestron wedge (for my orange-tube C-90) , mounted on a Manfrotto tripod.
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Last post by KathyNS
Tue Aug 10, 2021 10:28 pm
Vixen SXD2 upgrade to SXP worth it. ?
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Cliff »
Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:21 am
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I am a very happy owner of a used Vixen SXD2 but have a chance to buy a used SXP (not the Ver 2) I believe the motors and overall the mount is better...
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Possibly though the AXD and AXD2 have always had more steps/ finer encoders than the SXP(2)
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Jul 30, 2021 4:11 am
What Is The Best AZ Mount For A 20 Pound 150mm F8 Refractor
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Refractordude »
Sat Apr 03, 2021 10:51 pm
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I am currently using an Orion VersaGo II mount head with the Orion Skyview Pro legs and extension tube. For some reason I can no longer find that...
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I can't recommend the Vixen Portamount ll for a 150mm f8.
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Last post by Ylem
Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:48 pm
My New SkyTee II Mount Has Arrived
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Refractordude »
Sat Apr 24, 2021 3:14 am
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Along with the SkyTee I purchased an Orion ST80 refractor for mounting on top as a finder. I upgraded the clamp for the 6 refractor, and purchased...
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Having three scopes on one mount is a lot of fun. However, the third scope makes getting to and observing with my ST80 a little difficult. I also...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:18 pm
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