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Old 30-09-2007, 11:28 AM
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It is rock solid, I am using a G-11 Tripod.

Here is a link to a picture taken with this setup, guided using an LPI through the WO 66SD.

http://www.pbase.com/takman2/image/85557243

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I just looked at that one through your signature link!!!
Compared it with the one I did - mine seems anaemic in comparison!!!
Very nice
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Old 30-09-2007, 11:28 AM
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John,
What is the focuser assembly on your ED80?
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I am using a replacement William Optics focuser, the standard one did not take the weight of the 350D to my satisfaction, just replace the whole assembly by removing the 3 screws around the tube.

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Old 30-09-2007, 11:30 AM
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I am using a replacement William Optics focuser, the standard one did not take the weight of the 350D to my satisfaction, just replace the whole assembly by removing the 3 screws around the tube.

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I'll add that to the ever expanding shopping list
Will it never end!!??
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Old 30-09-2007, 11:33 AM
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Welcome to that ever deepening money pit called astrophotography .

End, never, just ordered one of those new SBig ST4000 cameras.

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