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Refurbishing old Edmund Medium Mount

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Sep 16, 2023 5:16 pm
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by 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.
There is a company in Germany that custom makes mount motors, I will see if I can find them.
Since Edmund is still...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Sep 16, 2023 5:16 pm
AstroDevices encoders on a Vixen Porta I / II?

Last post by pakarinen « Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:33 pm

by pakarinen » Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:33 pm

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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Last post by pakarinen
Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:33 pm
Fitting and EQ5 Synscan GoTO on a Vixen GPDX

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:31 pm
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by 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.
This is a fairly common upgrade and you can find threads on the installation at SGL, CN and astronomie.de

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:31 pm
Vixen mounts and wifi

Last post by Nakedgun « Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:09 pm
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by 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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Yes, Vixen is a strange company.

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Last post by Nakedgun
Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:09 pm
Has Anybody Heard Of This Mount?

Last post by messier 111 « Sun Apr 23, 2023 10:41 pm
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by 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 ,

I receive the opinions of sky at night,
here's what they think ,

i also found this ,

I hope this will help .

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Last post by messier 111
Sun Apr 23, 2023 10:41 pm
Harmonic mounts and payload capacity Pegasus NYX-101

Last post by chris_g « Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:06 pm
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by 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?

I've seen one now...

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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

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:47 am
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by brenski » Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:58 pm

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Hoping someone can help with this. I've just grabbed a

BRESSER Photo Mount from ebay.:

However, I now need to source some rechargeable...

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Did you check to make sure everything was engaged/ connected properly?
If wanting remote power you could use a 12v jump pack with a stepdown...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:47 am
Any other Losmandy Owners?

Last post by jfaldo « Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:07 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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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?

Last post by OzEclipse « Mon Nov 07, 2022 4:24 am
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by 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.

Also, surveyor...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Mon Nov 07, 2022 4:24 am
Innorel RT90C?

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Oct 11, 2022 10:59 pm
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by 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 ?

Last post by messier 111 « Fri Aug 05, 2022 7:59 pm
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by messier 111 » Thu Aug 04, 2022 1:51 pm

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Good morning all ,
I was wondering if the Stellarvue M002C Mount is viable to put on a berno mack 3 tripod.
I want to use it with my Tele Vue 85 ....

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The M2C should work nicely with that tripod.

dakujem velmi pekne pani .

I hope I took the right language

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Last post by messier 111
Fri Aug 05, 2022 7:59 pm
Berlebach Report tripods?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:22 pm
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by 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.
Looking at the specs I would say the 212 would be the better option as the 112 is quite short.
Measure...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:22 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
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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Fri Jul 30, 2021 4:11 am

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