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Old 12-04-2014, 05:34 PM
axle01 (Alan)
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Modding a ALT-AZ mount

Finished modding the Alt-Az mount I got off AstroShop, I wasn't happy that to align both solar scopes i would have to loosen 3 screws to rotate one scope but I couldn't adjust the scope sideways without shimming the dovetail, but then it was fixed so if I want to focus one scope on the full disc and the other on a prom it was a major exercise.

I got some stuff off Steve and got stuck into the mount with a hammer and drill,,,, oh and a lathe and some other tools and this is the end result, now I can focus one scope on the full disc and I can adjust the HA scope on any part of the sun by simply adjusting the up/down or sideways adjusters.

I have the 2 scopes mounted but haven't had time or any sun to see how it works.

http://i59.tinypic.com/2cfph02.jpg
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