Re: [APML] Mounting an FSQ-106N onto an AP 900GTO Mount

["Chris Cook" <ccook@cape.com>]

Wade -

I use the Hutech 115D rings w/riser blocks on two Losmandy DAP5 plates to
mount my FS102 (same 114mm tube diameter).  The Hutech rings are very nice
and fit the Tak tube perfectly without too much pressure.
Ted at Hutech is also a pleasure to deal with if you have any questions
regarding their products.

See:  http://www.abmedia.com/astro/chris.html

Chris

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Mirtle" <spampit@shaw.ca>
To: "'Discussion of Film Astrophotography'" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 12:15 AM
Subject: RE: [APML] Mounting an FSQ-106N onto an AP 900GTO Mount


> Wade,
> I am also waiting for the stork to drop off my FSQ. Been waiting
> since July though, Canadian backorders seem to take a long time to fill.
For
> rings, have you considered Hutech? They are even Takahashi coloured!
> http://www.sciencecenter.net/hutech/mount/mthdw.htm I am using the
MR115D's,
> with the riser blocks. I am using a DUP for the base and a DUPS on top of
> the rings. On this I have a Losmandy piggyback bracket, for shooting "wide
> field" with the ST8 and telephotos.
>
> At this time I have absolutely no idea if this works but it sure
> looks nice! Sometime this month or next I should have a scope to put in
the
> rings. Only then will I know if the focuser is reachable, etc. On the
Hutech
> page you will also find all the measurements for their riser blocks.
> Hopefully it tells you all you need to know.
>
> John Mirtle
> Calgary, Ab. Canada
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: astro-photo-bounces@seds.org [mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org]
On
> Behalf Of Thomas W. Earle
> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 9:28 PM
> To: astro-photo@seds.org
> Subject: [APML] Mounting an FSQ-106N onto an AP 900GTO Mount
>
> To all,
>
> I'll be receiving my Takahashi FSQ-106N telescope soon.  I'm in the
> process of purchasing the mounting hardware.  I'm unsure what
> exactly to buy.  I'll be mounting a Pentax 67 camera to the back of
> the scope for deep-sky astrophotography.  I currently have an 8.5"
> Dovetail Losmandy D Series Plate (DOVELM2) mounted to an AP 900GTO
> mount.  I'll likely go with Parallax Instruments Mounting Rings;
> unfortunately, I don't have a clue which drill hole pattern I need.
> First, with such a short telescope, should I get a regular Losmandy
> Universal Dovetail Plate (DUP) or the Short Universal Dovetail Plate
> (DUPS).  I have concerns with both.  I fear it may be difficult to
> balance the scope with the DUPS, especially with the Pentax 67;
> however, the DUP may interfere with focusing given its length.  By
> the way, I'll be focusing manually.  Second, I would like to mount
> another dovetail system, probably a DUPS, on the top of the mounting
> rings so I can piggyback other Losmandy accessories such as a DCM 1
> (i.e. camera mount).  In fact, the DCM 1 will be used to hold a SBIG
> eFinder/STV combination.  Finally, could someone please spell out
> exactly what I will need to purchase in order to make this setup
> work?  For example, I need to know the drill hole pattern, what
> mounting plates I'll need, etc.  If anyone has a better solution,
> I'm all ears.  I appreciate your time and expertise.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Wade
>
>
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