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Need a good mount for AP 130 f8.35 HELP

Started by akaidi, 05/16/2003 12:52AM
Posted 05/16/2003 12:52AM Opening Post
I am currently considering 2 mounts for my AP 130 f 8.35. Since I can't find an AP 900, I am looking at the tak EM200 or the NJP. The scope wt. is 16 lbs. I want to use it primarly for CCD imaging (so there an additiona 3 to 4 lbs of camera wt. total scope+camera wt around 22lbs). Which mount do you think would work better. Your input is greatly appreciated.
ashton
Posted 05/16/2003 01:02AM #1
obviously the NJP would be better, but would cost a lot more. Personally I believe an em-200 would be more than adequate. I ccd with my 130 f/8 on an old g-11 and am nothing but happy with the setup; the em200 would be even smoother, although perhaps not as rigid(?).
Posted 05/16/2003 01:09AM #2
Hi Ashton:
Another mount to consider in your price range is the Mountain Instruments MI 250. More expensive than a EM 200 but less than a NJP.