[FOUND] : ED80 rings

[iceman]

Hi

If you have a set of standard rings to suit an ED80 that you don't use anymore, please contact me.

Thanks

[wysiwyg]

See post: Guide rings
http://southcelestialpole.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,5341.0.html

I also have an original set of ed80 rings (white).

Let me know if you are interested.

[Rodstar]

Mike, they sell them reasonably cheaply at MyAstro Shop. That's where I got mine.

[iceman]

Thanks Rod, I've emailed Steve already and am waiting for his reply.

Thanks Mark, i'll discuss over PM.

[Dennis]

Mike,

Are you chasing hinged 80mm rings that clamp the OTA in contact all around the circumference for simply fitting to a plate, or are you looking for (e.g. 100mm or 125mm) guide rings that have the 2 x 3 adjustable bolts so you can fine tune the pointing of the OTA?

Cheers

Dennis

[iceman]

The former, Dennis. I'm not looking for guide-type rings, but the full clamp ones to fit to an EQ3.

[Dennis]

Hi Mike

I would recommend getting hinged rings that open up. I once had some non hinged Vixen rings that were very nice, but I had to unscrew the lens cell from the OTA to slide the OTA through the non-hinged rings and it was a tedious procedure, unless it is a one off permanent set up.

Cheers

Dennis

[iceman]

Thanks Dennis - I'm definitely after hinged ones. The ones I have now for the Saxon ED80 are that type, and I just want another set for the EQ3.

[h0ughy]

I gave a set to Plasmodium, see if he wants them:shrug:

[iceman]

hmm I changed his username to "Lee" this morning, maybe he owes me one? :lol:

[Lee]

I just bought a 100mm f/5 achromat this week - I have rings pouring out everywhere here - you can have a pair if you like..... :thumbsup:

[h0ughy]

mmm what did you actually get?

[iceman]

Found! Lee, you're a legend!

[Lee]

Thank h0ughy too Mike! :D

h0ughy - just a Skywatcher from Andrews.... for various guiding and maybe some faster narrow band imaging.... :D one-day maybe....

[mrsnipey]

Plas... Uh ... Lee :),
I can't wait to see the images you produce with your new scope. I've been drooling over your ED80 photos.

[Lee]

:confuse2: You sure you haven't got me confused in the name change????

You've probably been drooling over icemans ED80 pics!