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Orion Skyview Pro GEM

Started by Ryoung362, 12/04/2002 03:03AM
Posted 12/04/2002 03:03AM Opening Post
Does anyone have any knowledge of or experience with this mount or its TrueTrack Drive System? Considering it for strictly visual use with TV102.

1)Is it simply an upgraded CG5? Could GP or CG5 adapter plates be used to mount scope?

2)Do the tapered housings on both axes imply ball bearings on both axes?

3)How do the "thumbwheel clutches" on the optional TrueTrack drive work? Do you have to fiddle with thumbscrews everytime you want to make an input with the manual slow-motion controls?

4)Any opinions on its build quality, stability, useability or smoothness? Better or worse than CG5?

Thanks
Bob Young