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Old 16-06-2010, 10:41 AM
DJ N
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10 inch newt on EQ6 - how awkward is it really for visual use?

Hi all,

I have the opportunity of obtaining a 10 inch Newtonian (at a very good price), and I was thinking of putting it on my EQ6 Pro for purely visual use. To give me an idea for what I would be in for, I have attempted to simulate the eyepiece position on my current mount. It does concern me that the eyepiece could end up in some “unergonomic” positions.

Has anyone out there used this type of setup for visual use, and in reality, is it as awkward as I am led to believe. The reason for mounting it onto the EQ6, would be to have goto and tracking!! Part of me thinks that I would be better off just going for say a 12 inch truss or collapsible dob instead and adding Argonavis (and not worry about tracking), seeing I am wanting it for visual use only.

Thanks for any insights!

Cheers,

Daniel
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