[Zuts]

Originally Posted by Matty P

Thanks John,

I think piggybacking the refractor on the OTA is a better option as far as I am concerned.

I am still a bit lost on how I will mount the brackets on the OTA.

Thanks

Matty P

Your C8 has a number of small screws around the top and bottom edges. These are designed to be removed. Losmandy and other companies sell dovetail plates and radius blocks which can be fitted to these holes.

Basically remove the screws and fit radius blocks on each end, fit a dovetail the full length of the tube attaching to the radius blocks and the tube rings attach to this.

http://www.optcorp.com/productList.aspx

Without getting into any arguments, Losmandy make the best (and most expensive) fittings but there are other options.

Paul