Quick inexpensive mount??

I am wondering about a fairly inexpensive mount for a TMB 100/800. I want something that is quick and easy. I already own a G-11 but that will be mounting my C-11 scope. I would like to have them both set up together. Is it possible to set them both up together on the G-11? I know Losmandy makes a dovetail for two scopes,will this work for the TMB/C-11 combo? Or how about piggybacking the TMB on the C-11, is this possible? The TMB is pretty big, about 21 pounds.

Michael,

If you were to mount both on the G-11 I would recommend going side-by-side rather than piggyback.

That's a lot of weight to put that far from the axis...and just think of the counterweight required to offset it!

I put a TV-76 piggyback on my C8. The TV-76 only weighs about 6 or 7 lbs and requires me to add a 15# counterweight a few inches below the weight needed for the C8 alone.

Just my $0.02,
Forrest

I would second Forrest's comments. The side by side setup will be much better for the heavier TMB. I don't have a pic of it but I use this setup for my C8 and guide scope. I have also used it for a TV-85 and guide scope setup in the past. Works quite well and is pretty impressive looking too. :-)


Robert W.