I've been using a Meade DS-2000 series mount to sport a PST by day and a Celestron Comet Catcher by night. During transport to a Boy Scout event, the whole thing found its way on an express ride to the ground.
Amazingly, the Comet Catcher survived the ordeal with only a "door ding" on its tube (it is still surprisingly well colimated in spite of the trauma).
The DS-2000 arm was less fortunante. Upon examination the pot-metal assembly in the arm appears to have broken. This is the assembly that the telescope ring or bracket mount is secured to with four small bolts. It interfaces with the large nylon gear in the arm. Can spare parts be purchased?
Regards,
Blake
Amazingly, the Comet Catcher survived the ordeal with only a "door ding" on its tube (it is still surprisingly well colimated in spite of the trauma).
The DS-2000 arm was less fortunante. Upon examination the pot-metal assembly in the arm appears to have broken. This is the assembly that the telescope ring or bracket mount is secured to with four small bolts. It interfaces with the large nylon gear in the arm. Can spare parts be purchased?
Regards,
Blake
