mounting strength

[Carl]

Hi Folks
Whats the most rigid way to mount a Skywatcher 80 ed on to a NEQ6 pro mount. want to image thru it and guide with a 9x50 finderscope?

Cheers
Carl

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Carl, the most rigid way is the normal way: Tube rings and dovetail rail.

http://www.365astronomy.com/images/s...OTA-schott.jpg

From Andrews Communications:
Dovetail bar, black aluminium, 200mm long, suitable for wedge mounts $29.00

MyAstroShop:
101mm Optical Tube Mounting Rings - $49.95
http://www.myastroshop.com.au/produc...sp?id=MAS-023C

Dovetail Rail, black aluminium, $45.00
http://www.myastroshop.com.au/produc...sp?id=MAS-023K