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Originally Posted by Bassnut
Hey, a tripod is no limitation with the way youve done it, just as stable as a pier, except you have to be carefull not to trip on the legs, small point. Cant see how that limits the mount, just adjust whatever tripod you get may get in the future with a different mount to match the spacing. The cost equation youve done is interesting, given you can pack up and go somewhere else with everything anytime. I bet its cheaper than a pier and more versatile.
If its stable, and it looks so, FL wouldnt matter.
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It's stable as it sits, very much so, haven't checked the mount for PE yet, will be doing so soon as the sky clears with PECprep so I will know just how stable/ smooth it is.
The refractor, no collimation to worry about, this one has very little focuser shift, no dusty mirror, simplicity itself..... Luv it. Happy mediocrity
plus it looks like a telescope, not a construction made by a committee.
Although all the big scopes/monster FL are mirrors so I can understand your affinity with them.