I'm interested in advice on what constitutes a suitable mount for a TEC 160 ED refractor which I expect to have delivered this summer.
The specs for the scope are;
160/1280 f8
Weight 26 lbs
Length 45.5 inches (transportation)
Diameter 6.42 inches
I'm a visual-only observer. I have zero interest in doing my own imaging (though I love to look at others' work). However, I already spend 60+ hours per week on a computer for my job, so...
My preference is for planetary, double star and lunar observation.
I have a TEC turret which I load with TMB Supermonos, Pentax XWs, or Naglers. I also have a standard Denk binoviewer, so there are a serious couple of pounds at the end of the scope.
I don't want to get something too small. I certainly wouldn't be happy having the mount jitter while following a binary at high power. Nor do I want to spend money for a mount that is designed to be rock-solid for imaging.
Thanks very much for any advice you can offer!
Regards,
Dave
The specs for the scope are;
160/1280 f8
Weight 26 lbs
Length 45.5 inches (transportation)
Diameter 6.42 inches
I'm a visual-only observer. I have zero interest in doing my own imaging (though I love to look at others' work). However, I already spend 60+ hours per week on a computer for my job, so...
My preference is for planetary, double star and lunar observation.
I have a TEC turret which I load with TMB Supermonos, Pentax XWs, or Naglers. I also have a standard Denk binoviewer, so there are a serious couple of pounds at the end of the scope.
I don't want to get something too small. I certainly wouldn't be happy having the mount jitter while following a binary at high power. Nor do I want to spend money for a mount that is designed to be rock-solid for imaging.
Thanks very much for any advice you can offer!
Regards,
Dave