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Originally Posted by Richotech
Hi all,
I was looking to buy a short focal length scope for digital photography. I was thinking of making my own EQ mount not using the tripod design, but a nice low to the ground cylinder arm that rotates. Using a ridgid triangular design. I'm not keen on tripod EQ's with balances that can cause all kinds of errors. I need a good scope to design the mount for. I have a good metal work lathe and milling machine and plenty of electronics experience.
Has anyone else made their own mount ?. If so what type of design did you use.
Cheers,
Brett.
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Get a second hand 80mm refractor for $300.00 or so. You always can use it as a guide scope later when you get a bigger rig. Don't cut corners with the mount. Get the best you can afford.