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Recommendations for 6" F8 refractor

Started by Bill in Ballard, 08/02/2009 01:10AM
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Bill Barrett
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I have a 6" F8 refractor which is about 20 lbs. I am not into photography but need a good, strong, stable eq mount with analog setting circles (I'm old school). I want this to be my mount for the next 10 years. I can spend up to $1500. I'd appreciate your recommendations. Thank you, Bill
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Hi Bill,
I used an old Meade DS-16 equatorial with a D&G 6" F/18 and it was a great combo. Old school, plenty sturdy and they can be had for reasonable prices with drives on both shafts. Mine was on a home made wooden tripod that was inexpensive and sturdy as heck.
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