[Miaplacidus (Brian)]

Hi Guys,

This is my first post here (actually, my first post anywhere), so I'll apologize in advance for any etiquette goofs I happen to make. (Excellent place you've got here, by the way.)

I've tried searching the site for suggestions but couldn't see that anyone had asked a similar question. I've just bought the Megrez II package from Frontier Optics (nice work, Daniel), and my previous suspicions are now confirmed, namely, my Giottos camera tripod is just barely adequate to the task. Since this is intended for the ultimate in quick-look scopes, I don't want to stick in on a GEM, and figure I'll need something like a Manfrotto mount (I tried out the 190 Pro B tripod and the 486 RCZ Ball Head mount today, and they were pretty good). I need something that will allow me to point the Megrez at zenith. Before committing, I thought I'd seek your expert advice about the best way to mount this scope.

Thanks for your help.