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Originally Posted by pmrid
I am thinking about an AM5 and wondering how tricky it might be to mount on my existing obs pier. ATM it hold a EQ6R Pro which you all probably know has a recessed centre hole and a removable azimuth adjustment pillar in the front.
Any ideas any of you fortunate owners?
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I ordered one of these
https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop...M-Tripods.html
They are also available from ALIExpress
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/329841...74b9f19cEUUB1I
Pros
Seems to hold the mount securely to the tripod
works with azeq6 pier extension
can stay attached to either the mount or the tripod
Cons
Even though it has a slot for the pin the pin still needs to be removed so you can rotate the adaptor to screw it on tightly. Of course you no longer need the pin for adjustment.
The base of the adaptor is higher than the recessed lip of the azeq6 tripod, see photo, so there is less area connecting adaptor to tripod. Still seems a solid enough connection, but have not used it much yet with my c9.25.
NOTE, be sure to order the one with the m12 tripod connector thread. I made a mistake and ordered the m8 one for the eq5 and had to drill and tap out the thread to m12 to fit the azeq6.
NOTE, I ordered from ALIExpress because cost and shipping (AUD 71 plus AUD 16 shipping) was much cheaper than from Telescop Express ( EUR 75 plus EUR 38 shipping).
NOTE, Image shows it connected to the azeq6 pier extension.
NOTE, YMMV as I have not used it extensively, but on the face of it, it does connect the two.
Cheers
Paul
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