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Beefing Up the CI700 Mount

Started by tygg, 02/14/2003 08:51PM
Posted 02/14/2003 08:51PM Opening Post
He there. I have a C14 OTA with CI700 mount. I hear about people moving up into real "monster" mounts for use with this OTA. Since I like to take the scope to my favorite dark sky sites in CA, I don;t really want to lug a 500 pound mounting around...Sadly, I see that the CM1400 combination is at its limits, and was wondering if anybody had ideas on beefing up the mount to minimize vibrations, flexure etc.

Your ideas would be much appreciated.

Chris