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Old 15-08-2011, 03:43 PM
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How to mount an Orion Awesome Autoguider on a WO FLT 132?

Hi everyone,

So... another part of my set up arrived today: a pre-loved William Optics FLT-132. Having all these bits and pieces arriving over several weeks feels a little bit like a reverse Mafia kidnapping... one body part at a time!

Anyhow, my current challenge is to figure out how to piggyback mount the Orion ShortTube 80 scope onto the FLT 132.

The Orion package comes with two mounting rings and a Vixen-style dovetail - as can be seen in the photo. Unfortunately, the holes don't quite line up with the FLT-132's mounting rings - it's out by a mere 5 mm (244 mm vs 249 mm).

Any suggestions where/how to find a plate that would work?

Thanks!
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