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Originally Posted by Stardrifter_WA
Had a look at the new EQ8 today at BTOW (WA) and at $4,300, the price is great for such a beefy mount.
But, and isn't there always a but, it will be interesting to work out how to fit this to a permanent pier, given the use of the bevel gears arrangement that tightens it onto the tripod head. Although, it may just be easier to fit this existing pier into a floor mount collar instead. I certainly don't want tripod legs inside my dome. I have been holding off on building a permanent pier until I finalise what mount I will get.
Also, it is a little confusing regarding this mount, as there appears to be a pro version, which is shown as the "CGE Pro Mount" (that has the new 20" Astrograph fitted to it), in the latest catalogue, which I saw today at BTOW. Although the mount looks similar, there appears to be some major differences.
A photo of the new rig is shown at http://www.automation-drive.com/c20-astrograph |
Stardrifter,
Was that a skywatcher or celestron catalogue?
Regards
Robert