Look what I have - and its raining for a week - Page 2

DavidU (Dave) · #21 30-10-2007, 06:28 PM

Jeez ! nice scope...... how did you find it??????

miki63au · #22 30-10-2007, 06:41 PM

Hi David,
from the local astro society's bulletin.
The chap advertised it, he's got a C14 now.
Mick.

rumples riot · #23 30-10-2007, 11:03 PM

Hey Mick,

glad to see you finally got a new scope. That mount is so much larger than the EQ6 you came to see at my place. You will have a bit of work to do to your new toy, but you are a smart guy and I am sure you can work it out.

Paul

miki63au · #24 31-10-2007, 08:21 AM

G'day Paul,
yeah, initially I was hoping the OTA is lighter,
so if It's too much trouble to modify the mount
just save for a EQ6 PRO. Well the OTA is around
25kg and 1.2m long 14" dia. I think even the G11
would have trouble with that.
This mount is solid, and 1.5" shaft is ok, not sure
about the drive. It's look like a 5" worm but because of the
peculiar clutch-setting circle assembly, I not able to check it.
Waiting for some one to rescue me with some idea!
Of course Adelaide is cloudy for a week, sorry about that Paul
and any one in Adelaide....
Report back when I have a chance.
Mick.