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Old 26-05-2020, 12:08 PM
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Vixen porta or similar (SW AZ5?) alt-az grab and go

Hello team,

Looking back through old posts, these seem to come up sometimes and I was wondering if anyone has one sitting around collecting dust?

I'm building a set up to use while my main scope is taking pics... its a bit boring sitting around looking at the computer, and it often leads to me wanting more and bigger and better gear!

I'm in Canberra, if that matters.

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Old 26-05-2020, 12:52 PM
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JP,

If you have no luck finding the Portamount or AZ5 take a look at the GSO SkyView ATZ heavy duty.

There is a review of one under the 'Equipment Reviews' section of this site, upper left. http://www.iceinspace.com.au/44-636-0-0-1-0.html

I had one earlier in my astronomy journey, then sold it when I went to goto mounts & repurchased one recently when I realised how much I missed it as a lightweight portable mount for basic visual use. My first one came with 2 x slowmo controls, the second one with an eyepiece holder & 1 x slowmo control. I got hold of a second slowmo control from an old EQ mount & drilled it out to fit...

Andrews Communications has them for $299 brand spanking new... BINTEL also sells them for $399.

Bought mine from Andrews, think it cost me about $70 freight to Cairns, Qld.. might be cheaper for you in Canberra.

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Old 26-05-2020, 12:58 PM
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Carlton, that looks great! Thanks heaps mate. I'm into the style and really like the crew at Andrews.

If there is nothing second hand quickly and easily I reckon I'll go this way

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Old 26-05-2020, 01:19 PM
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Of interest to you, both the ones I bought were black in colour rather than white; not sure if that matters to you.
 

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