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I use my Megrez 80FD on either my Panoramic mount/tripod, or a Manfrotto 055 with a Helix mount.
I prefer the latter for quick looks, although it is not really adequate when the magnification is pushed. Balance is a bit of an issue with the Panoramic because I can't really place the OTA forward enough if I'm using the extension tube and 2 inch diagonal.
When used on the 055, I almost always use WO binoviewers: this dispenses with the extension tube and shortens the whole scope (works only with a 1.25 inch diagonal, and maybe only because I'm myopic), making balancing much easier. I can move this set up with one hand. Great G&G for the moon, etc.
Cheers,
Brian.
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