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Telescope Mount Payload Capacity

Last post by SkyHiker « Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:02 pm
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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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The Losmandy G11 is listed in the spreadsheet as having 30 lbs. AP capacity. The Losmandy website says it's 60 lbs. for AP, which I believe because I...

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Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:02 pm
Meridian flip on SXD2 SB10

Last post by Deserter « Wed Apr 27, 2022 5:53 am
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by 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.

SB10 appears to give you three options for MF.. do the flip,...

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Thanks Gordon.

Figured it out. You set the 'oversail' west under option 2 (say 20 degrees past meridian) and then adjust the alarm under #1 to match.

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Last post by Deserter
Wed Apr 27, 2022 5:53 am
Vixen SXD2 or SXP2

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:49 pm
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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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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.
The Monster...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:49 pm
My New Mount

Last post by pakarinen « Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:21 pm
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by 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
Any other Losmandy Owners?

Last post by Unitron48 « Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:01 pm
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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 also have noticed very little discussion of the Losmandy mounts. I have been using a G-11 with Gemini 2 for visual only since 2014. Use it with my...

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Last post by Unitron48
Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:01 pm
Ordered an M1V

Last post by ARock « Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:07 am
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by 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

Last post by dcrowson « Thu Jan 27, 2022 2:03 am
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by 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.

I know a couple of people that have these at Dark Sky New...

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Last post by dcrowson
Thu Jan 27, 2022 2:03 am
How much counterweight?

Last post by lostone « Fri Jan 07, 2022 2:33 am
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by 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

Last post by lostone « Fri Jan 07, 2022 12:41 am
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by 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?

Last post by j.gardavsky « Sat Dec 04, 2021 4:44 pm
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by 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?

Last post by 25585 « Sat Nov 27, 2021 4:25 pm
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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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ST2 fine with my Chinese fracs up to 100mm. The grub screws for its settings are a nightmare though.

AZ100 addresses all the worries and...

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Last post by 25585
Sat Nov 27, 2021 4:25 pm
DIY: Homemade Vixen Mount

Last post by mikemarotta « Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:10 pm

by 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

Last post by pakarinen « Wed Aug 18, 2021 1:43 pm
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by 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?

I am in the early stages of looking at...

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Learning from my own mistakes, I think the conventional wisdom is pretty accurate re: this stuff.

If you're buying a photo tripod, get one that has...

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Last post by pakarinen
Wed Aug 18, 2021 1:43 pm
Frankenmounts?

Last post by KathyNS « Tue Aug 10, 2021 10:28 pm
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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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This has to count as a franken-mount. It is a Celestron wedge (for my orange-tube C-90) , mounted on a Manfrotto tripod.

The wedge was actually made...

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Last post by KathyNS
Tue Aug 10, 2021 10:28 pm
Vixen SXD2 upgrade to SXP worth it. ?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Jul 30, 2021 4:11 am
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by 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)
Either way the mounts are excellent value compared to the...

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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

Last post by Ylem « Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:48 pm
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by 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.
I once had a Celestron 102 f12 on mine, it was a no go :(

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Last post by Ylem
Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:48 pm
My New SkyTee II Mount Has Arrived

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:18 pm
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by 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
A Modified AZ Mount

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:33 pm
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by Refractordude » Mon Jun 07, 2021 12:08 am

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What would be the least expensive and easiest way to add such a device to my SkyTee II mount?

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To convert a manual AltAz to a Push-to you will need a set of encoders designed or adapted for the specific mount. I am not aware of such a kit...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:33 pm
Help choosing a tripod

Last post by Ruud « Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:21 pm
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by Nathan Teo » Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:08 am

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Hi

I'm looking to invest in a small tripod for my camera and mak 102. I already own an exos nano mount and while it's very small, it still takes up...

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Innorel sells their tripods under brand names as Sirui, Coman, Xiletu, Innorel, Jieyang, QZSD, Cayer and no doubt others.

I have this Innorel...

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Last post by Ruud
Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:21 pm
Any experience with the Hobym Crux 170 or 200 HD

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun May 23, 2021 6:19 pm
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by AstroBee » Sun May 23, 2021 3:26 am

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I'm in the very early stages of looking for a high-end mount. Something along the lines of the Paramount but I will NOT be going that route as I'm...

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Harmonic drives seem to be becoming more common but while looking at the specifications of this one I could not help but think that the Vixen SXP2 or...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun May 23, 2021 6:19 pm
Vixen SXD2 Lunar tracking ?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Apr 26, 2021 3:33 am
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by Cliff » Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:49 am

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Hi all,

Been a while since I was here, I bought a used Vixen SXD2 with SB10 ,Hal Tripod and for the most part love it.
Much lighter and smoother...

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Sorry it is not something I do so was just skimming the SXD2 manual during a break at work :)

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Apr 26, 2021 3:33 am
AZ Mount Heaven

Last post by Starship9 « Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:43 am
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by Refractordude » Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:33 pm

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Right click the bottom image.

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I was involved in doing some of the beta testing of the Rowan AZ100 mount. It is a superbly engineered mount and very, very capable.

For my own...

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Last post by Starship9
Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:43 am
Vixen APZ owners?

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:24 pm
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by pakarinen » Thu Jan 21, 2021 6:25 pm

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Any Vixen APZ Advanced Polaris owners there? Seems a bit pricey, but supposedly can be easily converted into an EQ. I've seen load capacities listed...

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Oops. My bad. M5 is way too small.

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:24 pm
Good photo mount heads?

Last post by Nakedgun « Fri Dec 11, 2020 6:20 pm
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by Ylem » Fri Dec 04, 2020 3:15 am

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Hey all,
I have an Orion Paragon XHD, I love the tripod, but the head lacks.

I was going to order an M1V for it, but that won't work for my...

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Hey all,
I have an Orion Paragon XHD, I love the tripod, but the head lacks.

I was going to order an M1V for it, but that won't work for my...

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Last post by Nakedgun
Fri Dec 11, 2020 6:20 pm
Who's using manual RA and Dec circles?

Last post by John Baars « Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:09 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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I used to do that on my old orange fork-mounted C8. It worked!

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Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:09 pm

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