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Old 16-11-2017, 10:35 PM
raymo
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Physically you actually could mount an 8" SW collapsible on an HEQ5
if you are good at D.I.Y. , they are balanced further down the tube
than solid tube models are, hence the position of the swivel points.
The scope would need to be supported immediately below the collar at the top of the solid tube.
The real problem is weight. With the weight of the necessary D.I.Y.fittings
and a dovetail plate, and imaging equipment, the mount would struggle.
An 8" solid tube would be o.k.[I used that setup for years] because it
only needs tube rings and a dovetail, and ends up lighter.
The board or plate would not work. Firstly it would have to be heavy, and
with an HEQ5 weight would be your enemy. Secondly it would have to be incredibly solid[rigid] to avoid flexing which would stuff up the
collimation.
!00% agree with Kaneb, ED80 or ED100 would be good starting point.
raymo
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