Re: [APML] Suggestions on Sturdy Piggyback Setup for Celestron C-8

["Joseph/Leslie Schaefer" <schaefer@htva.net>]

Hi Wade,

  I purchased my piggyback system from Bonney Lake Astro Works and it is very sturdy and well built. You can set the camera to any angle and slide the camera back and forth along the dove tail guide rail. I also purchased guide scope rings to mount a refractor on my Celestron C11 to use as a finder and centering scope. I can also transfer the guide scope ring system to my Tak FS-128.

 http://home1.gte.net/kmilburn/page10.html

 

Joe Schaefer.

www.starfillednights.com

----- Original Message -----

From: Thomas W. Earle

To: astro-photo@seds.org

Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 4:57 PM

Subject: [APML] Suggestions on Sturdy Piggyback Setup for Celestron C-8

To all,

 

I've been looking for an excellent piggyback mount for my Celestron Super C-8 (bought in 1980).  The one I have has NO adjustments.  The ideal camera mount would allow all possible compositions without camera slippage.  It would also have to possess the capability to mount/slide it to the front of the scope (for wide angle lenses) and to the rear of the scope (for telephoto lenses).  Finally, it must be able to hold a Pentax 67 with lens.  Currently, my largest lens is the 165 f2.8, but I hope to purchase the 300 mm f4.0 in the future.  Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

...Wade...