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My mount trouble saga continues...
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AstroBee »
Mon Jan 20, 2025 5:55 pm
I'm so frustrated with my Astro-Physics Mach One mount. I've had one halfway decent evening of imaging since mid-October.
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Mon Jan 20, 2025 5:55 pm
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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Sorry if this is question is not related to the subject matter. Lady Fraktor, please share your experience with the Vixen SD115S. I have recently...
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Last post by messier 111
Sun Jan 12, 2025 9:21 pm
Svbony sv225
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Ylem »
Mon May 13, 2024 2:33 am
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I just ordered the SVBONY SV225 Alt-Azimuth Mount to put on top of my antique surveyor's tripod.
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Any updates? I bought one in June but I've had so little good weather and such a bad travel schedule I've only set mine up once. Seems solid and...
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Last post by GCoyote
Thu Jan 02, 2025 3:44 am
New harmonic mounts
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Astro_Achim »
Wed Dec 11, 2024 1:54 pm
There is another new manufacturer for harmonic mounts on the market.
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Last post by Astro_Achim
Wed Dec 11, 2024 1:54 pm
Encoder for TV HD4 retrofit
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Caldwell 14 »
Fri Nov 22, 2024 3:18 pm
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Has anyone out there ever retrofitted a Gibraltar mount with a set of encoders? I have been using my HD4 for years with my 102 and love the...
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Yeah it does, around £370 I think. I wouldn’t use it very much, I have done well enough for the past 50 years without it. It would however come in...
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Last post by Caldwell 14
Sun Dec 08, 2024 7:49 pm
ZWO AM5 mounting on pier plate question
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Sputnik-Vostok »
Thu Nov 21, 2024 6:01 pm
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Greetings All :
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Thank you !
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Last post by Sputnik-Vostok
Thu Nov 21, 2024 11:44 pm
Photo Tripod; Geared or Fluid Head
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Ylem »
Thu Nov 14, 2024 5:07 pm
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I'm looking to put a decent head on my Paragon HD XL for my C5 and PST, (and binoculars).
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A good point that Joe mentions is + - tilt ratio, the Neewer model I'm using will go past the zenith or beyond vertical, its really too bad it was...
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Last post by StarHugger
Fri Nov 15, 2024 7:27 am
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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Here is the manufacturer statement on PE
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Last post by Astro_Achim
Tue Oct 29, 2024 7:37 pm
Any Losmandy G11 Opinions
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GKS »
Thu Sep 19, 2024 11:15 pm
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Good evening everyone,
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I run my iOptron on the iOptron tripier with an 8 extension so my long refractor can clear the legs.
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Last post by Graeme1858
Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:29 am
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 have one under my Gibraltar HD4. It’s hard to see how they can be improved. Pure quality.
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Last post by Caldwell 14
Tue Jul 30, 2024 3:11 pm
a new kind of tripod.
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messier 111 »
Sun Jul 21, 2024 2:38 pm
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a new kind of tripod.
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Maybe with right amount of fancy dress/fedora and a high end digital dslr, then a good size crowd one could get on with a bit of photo vanity of...
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Last post by StarHugger
Wed Jul 24, 2024 5:38 am
ZWO AM5N upgraded mount
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Caddman »
Tue Jul 23, 2024 4:53 am
ZWO upgraded the AM5 mount. The new version is called the AM5N. However, it still carries the AM5 label on the mount.
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Last post by Caddman
Tue Jul 23, 2024 4:53 am
New ride - AP900GTO
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CharLakeAstro »
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:18 am
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For a few years, I have been looking to upgrade to a heavier mount. Patience is a virtue, and this Astro-Physics 900GTO came available... within 1...
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fine setup , thx .
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Last post by messier 111
Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:00 pm
Observatory Mount (Which One to Get?)
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chartram »
Fri Dec 22, 2023 7:34 pm
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Hello,
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So just to close the loop, I have decided that I will get the MyT.
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Last post by chartram
Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:33 pm
Garage Sale Find
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Ylem »
Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:38 am
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That's a very cool find Jeff; I love it! Would that I could find something like that...
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Last post by Thefatkitty
Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:13 pm
AstroDevices encoders on a Vixen Porta I / II?
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pakarinen »
Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:33 pm
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Anybody put AD push-to encoders on a Porta? When I put encoders on my Twilight I, they seemed to make it somewhat less stable. The encoder housings...
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Their site definitely needs to be made a bit more user friendly.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:55 pm
Purchased another Vixen mount
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Lady Fraktor »
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:17 pm
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Recently I helped organize and catalog a passed friends observatory.
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I have it set up with the 152/1200 for viewing some planets (Saturn looks great!)
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:35 pm
Refurbishing old Edmund Medium Mount
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Rickmorris44 »
Fri Sep 15, 2023 11:54 pm
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I am refurbishing an Edmund Medium duty mount that was probably produced in the late 70's to early 80's. I have attached pictures of the mount....
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Those are some oddball numbers.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Sep 16, 2023 5:16 pm
Fitting and EQ5 Synscan GoTO on a Vixen GPDX
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johnyjf »
Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:05 pm
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I bought the Synscan Upgrade for my GPDX after checking that it would fit. I am not having much luck around fitting the RA motor and Power...
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I missed this posting unfortunately.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:31 pm
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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Last post by Nakedgun
Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:09 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
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
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
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