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Vixen Polaris Mount-Any ideas?

Started by jmb, 10/09/2007 01:05AM
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Jack Bruneau
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I have an old Vixen Polaris, which I really like. Only problem is, you need a scope with tube rings to connect to the mount. Any ideas on how to set it up so I can mount a scope with a dovetail? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Jack
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Posted 10/10/2007 12:55AM #1
Bill Barrett
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Jack; I picked up an old Polaris to use with a Pronto. I plan to make a mounting plate by starting with 1/4" (or 3/8") x1" wide aluminum flat bar then drilling & tapping the holes. Hope this helps, Bill
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Posted 10/10/2007 05:24PM | Edited 10/10/2007 05:25PM #2
John Biretta
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Go to
http://www.astro-physics.com
and look under
products -> mounting plates -> DOVESP
I'm fairly sure the hole spacing on the Polaris
and Super Polaris are the same, but you might
measure yours and e-mail Marj at AstroPhysics
to verify it will fit. The DOVESP works great
on my Super Polaris mount.
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