I was wondering if anyone knows if this has a piggyback adapter, either on the back of the tube or on the tube rings?
Meade LXD55 SN-10"
Started by Astronomer2b, 10/14/2002 11:15PM
Posted 10/14/2002 11:15PM
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Posted 10/15/2002 07:23AM
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Matthew,
It has 1/4x20 tapped mounting points the top of each tube ring. The best way to utilize them would probably be to put a piece of aluminum between the two points and drill an appropriate size hole for a small tripod head in the center. It could double as a handle for the scope during transport. All that would be required would be drilling two 1/4 holes in the aluminum at the proper spacing and one in the center (either 1/4" or 3/8", depending on the tripod head), then attaching the head with an appropriate length screw when it is needed. This has the advantage of being much secure than using just one of the mounting points and will greatly reduce the chance of flexure.
Joplin
It has 1/4x20 tapped mounting points the top of each tube ring. The best way to utilize them would probably be to put a piece of aluminum between the two points and drill an appropriate size hole for a small tripod head in the center. It could double as a handle for the scope during transport. All that would be required would be drilling two 1/4 holes in the aluminum at the proper spacing and one in the center (either 1/4" or 3/8", depending on the tripod head), then attaching the head with an appropriate length screw when it is needed. This has the advantage of being much secure than using just one of the mounting points and will greatly reduce the chance of flexure.
Joplin
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