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Originally Posted by Boozlefoot
Have always drooled as a youngster over Cave gear, so believe me Rick, you're blessed by the gods of Astro!  |
The cave was my first scope picked up second hand in 1985, it's enabled me to see many historical astronomical events over the years, I could never part with it. I think telescope makers had it right all those years ago, but for some unknown reason started to make everything light weight. With my cave the payload is carried on 25mm steel shafts, the motor drive and gears are incredibly light weight for the ota's that this mount can carry. My cave will carry a 12" newt with ease but the motor only has a 5mm cog on its drive shaft. With a 240v motor pushing it has an adjustable friction clutch to prevent any mechanical stress.