Wanted: Bolts for mount to scope for a Celestron G5/C5 or size specs

rowena · #1 19-09-2007, 03:43 PM

Hi Guys,

I have misplaced the two bolts that hold my scope down to the Mount of my Celestron G5/C5 (Its a G5 model but as far as Im aware the C5 is also on the same mount/same size, just a different color tube of the scope).

If anyone happens to know the size of the bolts, or knows where I could purchase this from would be greatly appreciated!!!

Been wanting to take the 5" out for some use and I can't *sobs*

I can get pics if necessary. Unfortunatly Celestron no longer sell this scope. They do sell the mount, but i doubt the mount will have the bolts to hold the tube down, and couldnt see it on their online pic or in their specs!

Rowena

beren · #2 19-09-2007, 04:55 PM

On my C5 I have 4 allen key capped bolts connecting the OTA to a short vixen style dovetail. A quick measurement is 5mm diameter and 9mm length of thread {thread type not sure}, the only allen key I had that fitted the cap was a 9/64. There should be plenty of dedicated fastening shops that could help or maybe Scopestuff.

Shawn · #3 19-09-2007, 05:10 PM

Most likely 3/16 Whitworth, for US stuff....thats 4.76 mm

rowena · #4 19-09-2007, 06:46 PM

okie.. i have 4 allen key bolts, so nnot themnot the allen key bolts....
and my bottom of the scope looks different. Ill trytoo get some pics uplpoaded tomora!
thanks for the help guys!