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Old 17-11-2010, 11:29 AM
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erick (Eric)
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....... I have just ordered the encoder kit for my Televue Telepod mount so I will be powering it up by cable when I use the AN unit there. AN directing a set of 10x50 binos! Did I hear anyone say "Overkill!"?)
Done! Using 5,000 step encoders. And installed including a cradle for the AN unit that is connected to one of the eyepiece caddies. Piccies sometime, maybe, if I get around to it.

Tried it out last night with 12x60 binos. Not bad - just have to be careful to 1) not to kick the leg of the tripod and 2) have the binoculars securely mounted so they don't move relative to the aligned mount. Plenty of Moon and in an urban setting but I could put 47 Tuc close to the centre of the field of view. Going to be a very useful addition to this quite robust mount which also takes my 4" short focal length refractor easily. (I have a bit more work to do to get the Alt motion as smooth as I would like - I'm going to have to get into the bearings and see what is happening.)
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