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Old 12-06-2013, 01:51 PM
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32mm I think. Those dumbell weights will not go on
The tripod is going to be a problem to move around. It's very heavy and has no handles.
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Old 12-06-2013, 02:02 PM
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Thanks for the update!
I'm glad to hear that the "vanilla" mount will work as usual with the planetrium packages...
If EQMod works OK through the PC-Direct handcontroller settings, then I'm sure it will only be a matter of time before the mod guys come up with the appropriate EQDir module.....
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Old 12-06-2013, 02:16 PM
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32mm I think. Those dumbell weights will not go on
A bit wussy but not too bad The A-P shafts are 1.875"
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Old 12-06-2013, 02:29 PM
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Im with Rick given the load capacity the CW shaft looks a bit on the small side
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Old 12-06-2013, 02:51 PM
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Congrats! Out of curiosity, how do you level the tripod?
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Old 12-06-2013, 03:09 PM
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Congrats! Out of curiosity, how do you level the tripod?
There are 3 of these leveling feet, they are about 3kg each

your gonna end up looking like popeye if you move this stuff often.
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32mm I think. Those dumbell weights will not go on
1 1\4 inch which is the Losmandy standard shaft diameter I believe. Ironically I bought a cheap dumbbell set from Big W that has weights with 32mm holes for a different scope. Having just deforked the 14" LX200, I can tell I'm going to need some big ones!
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Old 12-06-2013, 10:09 PM
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1 1\4 inch which is the Losmandy standard shaft diameter I believe. Ironically I bought a cheap dumbbell set from Big W that has weights with 32mm holes for a different scope. Having just deforked the 14" LX200, I can tell I'm going to need some big ones!
Yep. The reason I got two extra counterweights was the Meade acf 14. I had two made up for the Titan when I went to astrofest so it was a no brainer to get. With you deforking yours you are in for a ride. Look forward to seeing it up and running
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Old 12-06-2013, 10:13 PM
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CGE Pro is also 1.25" and would be cheaper than losmandy. I'd like a 5Kg weight though.
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Old 12-06-2013, 10:54 PM
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CGE Pro is also 1.25" and would be cheaper than losmandy. I'd like a 5Kg weight though.
Makes sense - celestron/synta/tasco/skywatcher have the same parent company now, so more and more interchangeable bits.
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Wanna see the mount with a full sized scope?

(Yes, I need more weight!)
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Old 13-06-2013, 12:29 PM
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Wanna see the mount with a full sized scope?

(Yes, I need more weight!)
Ahh, a vision of beauty and elegance Jonathan, thanks for the view!

How close do the CW’s get to the tripod leg – it looks as if they could collide if the pier was dropped down to a less high position?

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How close do the CW’s get to the tripod leg – it looks as if they could collide if the pier was dropped down to a less high position?
There is loads of space. I have the tripod half way up and it could go 15cm lower without an issue. It seems to have plenty (20 degrees at worst) of travel past the meridian too.

All in all a fine bit of kit thus far...
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Wanna see the mount with a full sized scope?

(Yes, I need more weight!)
i have 4 counter weights. looking forward to mounting the 14 on mine as well. that looks awesome. LOL wouldnt the school kids like that

I allowed for a few more toys to be on the mount, guidescope, cameras, even a piggyback underneath. Just need fork lift to move it all around now
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Old 13-06-2013, 02:11 PM
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Here is a new Skywatcher accessory for the EQ8, available as an option for non-observatory mounted EQ8s
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Old 13-06-2013, 02:14 PM
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i have 4 counter weights. looking forward to mounting the 14 on mine as well. that looks awesome. LOL wouldnt the school kids like that

I allowed for a few more toys to be on the mount, guidescope, cameras, even a piggyback underneath. Just need fork lift to move it all around now
I found it very easy to put up - heavy, but not fiddly in the way that the EQ5 & 6 can be. The mating of tripod to head is brilliant indeed. So far a Joy, and looks like first light may happen here tomorrow. I'm doing a venture scout evening early on - dare I take it
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Old 13-06-2013, 02:21 PM
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I found it very easy to put up - heavy, but not fiddly in the way that the EQ5 & 6 can be. The mating of tripod to head is brilliant indeed. So far a Joy, and looks like first light may happen here tomorrow. I'm doing a venture scout evening early on - dare I take it
be a fun night - take it
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My bubble level is off a little. I put the head in the dome today and I had just leveled the top plate on the pier. The bullseye level on the mount shows it off by a fly poop. I thought I'd just mark that spot on the mounts level
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Old 13-06-2013, 04:28 PM
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My bubble level is off a little. I put the head in the dome today and I had just leveled the top plate on the pier. The bullseye level on the mount shows it off by a fly poop. I thought I'd just mark that spot on the mounts level
Those bubble levels and Latitude Scales too are more indicative than definitive aren't they?
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Old 13-06-2013, 04:38 PM
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You'd think for $4K you'd get an accurate level
Might come good once it's all bolted down, all the bolts are sort of loose till I do a drift align.
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