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Old 13-08-2022, 07:28 AM
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Mounting options for an RC Telescope

I just recently purchased an RC6 and I have a few accessories I need to attach before taking it out for first light.

- Pegasus Power Box Gen2
- RP4

I know there is a dedicated mounting plate (Vixen) with radius blocks that can be purchased but I decided not to get it as it will add around 600 grams of additional weight and I do not need the full bar and want to save some weight.

Looking at various other options, there is a finderscope dovetail (40mm) that I can possibly use on the finderscope shoe mount and create a plate for the RP4.

I was also thinking of just purchasing the radius blocks and that will give me a flat surface to mount my Pegasus Box on. Instead of using a guidescope I will be using an OAG so that alone saves weight and the option to mount it on top.

Thoughts on those who own an RC6 and even RC8 for mounting options?
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Old 13-08-2022, 10:56 AM
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Dual lock - it's like Velcro but way stronger and doesn't have any shifr
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Old 13-08-2022, 11:32 AM
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That looks good Alistair. Much better than Velcro!!
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Old 13-08-2022, 06:17 PM
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Will need to look into it.

Guessing it's available at Bunnings?
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Old 13-08-2022, 09:27 PM
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Yeah looks like it's available at bunnings, I've ordered a big roll of it off ebay years ago and haven't ran out yet thankfully.
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