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Originally Posted by AstroApprentice
Hi JA,
I agree alignment would be an issue, as with guidescopes some means of XY movement is needed. I'm not sure if these array cradles have the capability. Better pictures of the cradle can be found here:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ASTR...7485a9ac&tpp=1
Beat Kohler at AOKSwiss developed an alignable cradle for making binoscopes from refractors, so it's doable. |
Thanks AA,
Yes the better images make it clear that each of the scopes has perhaps 2mm clearance allround in the mounting hole and the surrounding screws (hopefully nylon/nylon tipped) are probably used to clamp and adjust the alignment.
I would prefer (although more complicated/costly) something that grabbed the tube more rigidly and then could be adjusted by an external screwdrive arrangement in the horiz & vertical, which could then be locked off.
Best
JA