What is the maximum width of the LXD 55 saddle? Is it 1.8" or 1.6"? thanks in advance, Vince
LXD 55 mount question
Started by vbert, 05/16/2003 06:43PM
Posted 05/16/2003 06:43PM
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Posted 05/18/2003 01:19PM
#1
If the saddle is the grove where the OTA dovetail fits, then I would have measured at 1.75". It might be 1.8", but my ruler didn't have those marks. If that's not the saddle, then tell me where else to measure - I have one in my garage right now, but it isn't mine, so I don't really "know" this mount.
Charlie
Charlie
Fort Lewis Observatory: (37.238, -108.052) ~2360m (7744 ft.) elevation.
Darkness - typically 6.5+
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; (~.5"/pixel)
Guiding - AO-8 and/or Meade 5"/DSI/PHD
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Posted 05/18/2003 02:55PM
#2
Let's see...mine measures 49mm (1.93") at the base and 44mm (1.77") at the top. The saddle has two sides, one is flat (set screw side), and one is a tapered/wedge shape to lock in the dovetail plate. See attached photo, which I credit to its unknown creator (thanks).
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