[peter_4059 (Peter)]

Hi ATM'ers,

I'm embarking on a project to convert an old finderscope into a guidescope and need some advice. I am wondering how to determine the position of the guide camera imaging chip so I can make the required adaptor to attach the camera to the finderscope with the eyepiece removed? I plan to adjust focus by sliding the camera nosepiece in/out of the 1 1/4" tube.

This will be my first turning project after the recent aquisition of a lathe. I'm planning to turn the adaptor from some aluminium bar that I already have. Should be an interesting exercise to cut some threads also.

The reason I'm doing this is because I want to try mounting a guidescope directly on my Newt to see if this solves the flexure mystery, I need a project to justify purchasing a lathe and finally because I like to have a project!

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Peter