Will the SkyWatcher Supatrak mount fit the SkyWatcher 130/650 Newt?

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Will the SkyWatcher Supatrak mount fit the SkyWatcher 130/650 Newt?

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Hi,

I have an old Skywatcher Supatrak mount lying around. I've noticed it fits with the normal, black SkyWatcher dovetail bar; I've attached images of both.

I saw a cheap, good condition SkyWatcher 130/650 newt, but it has the green dovetail bar for EQ mounts (attached).

My thought was whether the Supatrak and green bar were compatible, or whether I could glue a new bar on?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Will the SkyWatcher Supatrak mount fit the SkyWatcher 130/650 Newt?

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I have a 130PDS with the same green bar and it fits. There is some play but once tightened up it works just fine.
Only way to know for sure is to try.
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Re: Will the SkyWatcher Supatrak mount fit the SkyWatcher 130/650 Newt?

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KingClinton wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:00 am I have a 130PDS with the same green bar and it fits. There is some play but once tightened up it works just fine.
Only way to know for sure is to try.
Thanks. I guess that sorts it then :)
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flord.lord wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2020 10:16 am
KingClinton wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:00 am I have a 130PDS with the same green bar and it fits. There is some play but once tightened up it works just fine.
Only way to know for sure is to try.
Thanks. I guess that sorts it then :)
Like I said, not a perfect fit but once tightened up it holds in place and my alignment works and remains good for the session.
I will take a picture when at home later today for you.
Eyeballs, binoculars, sketch box, Scopes n stuff.
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