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Originally Posted by AnotherNewbie
Can someone clear something up for me. The Vixen 130Sf is a Newt on a tripod type mount right. The SkyWatcher 8-inch F/6 Collapsible Dob is also a newt on a different mount. Whats to stop me putting the Skywatcher onto a goto or a eq tripod mount arrangement later on?
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there is no issue mounting a non flex tube. you just need to buy the rings etc to attach to the eq mount.
the flex tube maybe possible - the truss' do come down a fair way, I reckon it would be ok on my 12" version, as you want the rings closer to the base (or the base closer to the rings) due to the weight distribution, this is probably ok on the 8". it would easier to be definitive by going into the shop. actually as its f6 you will have a bit more room to play with.