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Re: manual mount for heavier scopes?

Started by klawson, 06/20/2012 10:59PM
Posted 06/20/2012 10:59PM Opening Post
If you can find a C-11 fork mount: they have manual drives on both axis and the fork mount can be operated in Equatorial or Alt Azimuth mode. In Alt Azimuth you wouldn't need a wedge. Setup and tear down would be very easy. Tracking at high power would be much easier than "push to".

Keith

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