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Old 19-04-2019, 01:05 PM
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Can you change a manual SW dobson over to a SW GOTO base?

Hello,

I have the chance to get a SW 10 inch goto base, but no ota.

What's involved for changing a manual dob over to a goto base? The base is the entire unit, but I would be looking to buy a 2nd hand manual 10 inch and swap over.

If there is a link to a good site or video, that would be awesome.

I have read that goto may not be the best way to learn the sky, but the offer is very tempting for a 1st telescope.

The price of the base is mates rates, so its the price of a manual 10" 2nd hand and anything handle/cradle wise that needs to change on the OTA for it to sit on the SW base.


Thanks
Steve
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