Hi all
I bought an older style vixen alt-az from another member and have a few questions hope you can point me in the right direction:
1) I have a Celestron Onyx 80ED which has the camera style dove tail with 1/4”-20 screw. I don’t want to go rings and was wondering what adaptor should I use (or maybe I need two) to attach it to the mount.
Here is a link to scope
https://astronomy.com/-/media/import...onyx_80edf.pdf
2) what would be a good tripod for this mount? The biggest I’m planning to go would be a takahashi 4” (my dream scope to own). It will be visual only no AP.
3) is there something I can use to get fast alt adjustment/quick release? Looks like I have to have a spanner with me at all times.
4) can I get shorter slow control knobs? Are they standard in terms of connection? Any specific ones I should look for?
5) I would like to get new wing nuts for the tripod bolts. Anyone knows the size and pitch? They look like brass ones with plastic cover
Many thanks.