Gday not sure if this would provide any interest but I found trying to find info or pics hard to find over the net about mount extensions. Using my refractors/mak newt on a CG5 mount is a pain at angles facing around zenith with the tripod legs of the mount getting in the way. As a coincidence one popped up on the forums market section not long ago , the Orion SVP 16" type. Ive attached a pic, while it looks rather odd it solves the problem , I'm yet to try it in the field but it seems just as sturdy as the mount without the extension. With the mak newt I can comfortably stand with my eye at the focuser {I'm 6 1} for scale . I'm not sure if you can get this type of extension in Australia but MyAstroshop sells one that suits EQ6 mounts
