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Old 07-09-2012, 10:46 PM
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Smaller Grab n Go mount - V Porta Mount

Rob,

Just noticed you post re advice on a smaller alt az mount.

I have had the original Vixen Porta Mount nearly 2 years, yes the Porta II is better - only as regards quick & easy stowage - otherwise no diff.

Today I installed a JMI Micro slew motor kit courtesy of Daniel (IIS Dannat) thanks Dan.

These are a sinch to rig and work on similar system to Celestron / JMI Motofocus - 2-3 sec ultra slow (or blip then full rate for selected speed. Simple but effective fine control & no vibs. I have had Motofocus on the CPC8 for 3 years - love it

With the Porta Mount axis adjusted just so, you just push to near your chosen object and the Micro slew does the rest - nice & smooth. Make sure you use rubber pads under the tripod.

Motors seem more than adequate for my WO M80II EDT with 2" diag, extension tube & Naglers, so a Lunt 60 won't even be noticed.

Hope that may be of help

David
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