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Old 02-08-2017, 02:09 PM
Wavytone
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I'd suggest something like these

http://ejamison.net/refractordobmounts.html

- the dobsonian principles apply, in respect of the bearings, but:
- needs to be raised considerably to put the eyepiece at a useable height hence a tripod or similar is required;
- needs to offset the telescope from the altitude axis so the scope can reach the zenith without hitting the tripod legs. This can be done by offsetting the scope to the rear as shown in those images, or to one side. In either case a counterweight will be needed if using a sliding bearing surface.

As Peter suggested Gondwana could make one if you don't have the skills or time.

A theodolite tripod from Bunnings would suffice for smallish scopes up to 150mm.

The Orion product won't be tall enough to accommodate a refractor and the eyepiece will be so low you'd have to put the whole thing on a table, which will be wobbly.
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