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Old 30-07-2010, 08:58 AM
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anj026
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The mount is used only for visual with a 102 or 90mm refractor. It tracks well enough for my needs, I use the standard Vixen dual axis drives. I made the tripod from wood (tassie oak). No real shortcomings, this mount design has been around for a long time and is simple and reliable.

The pictures show the tripod with 90mm refractor and also a comparison of the EQ5 hub and a vixen pier adapter.
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