ETX125EC and 68105 tripod compatible?

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ETX125EC and 68105 tripod compatible?

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I have an ETX125EC on its standard fork mount and purchased a Meade 68105 tripod which I was assured is compatible with the ETX, I can find no way of marrying the 2 items. Does anyone have any advice to give on how to fit the two together or shall I request an eBay return o mis-advised grounds? Thanks in anticipation!
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If it's going to work, it is probably going to require some modification by you or an adapter of sorts. It doesn't specifically say it is compatible with the EXT line.
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Re: ETX125EC and 68105 tripod compatible?

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If the tripod has a flat top plate with a screw can you not attach the telescope base to it?
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Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 10:27 pm If the tripod has a flat top plate with a screw can you not attach the telescope base to it?
Oddly enough, that tripod doesn't have a single center screw like you would believe. I think it is made for very specific model Meade scopes.
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Thanks for the replies, I fear that it can't work without an adapter of some sort which if it was ever made is no longer available.
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I eventually ground off the central boss and drilled a couple of new holes, result entirely satisfactory. Well pleased!
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