Re: [APML] Small-scope mount advice needed

[Jerry Lodriguss <jerry@astropix.com>]

Hi Alan,

As far as I know, there is only one really solid mount that will fit your 
criteria and that is the Losmandy GM-8.

Jerry



At 09:21 AM 2/6/2003 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>I'd like to be able to go to a different mount for my TV-85 by this
>summer. It sure would be nice to be able to check out other scopes and
>such instead of being glued to a reticle EP all night, don't you agree?
>
>I currently use a Tak EM-1. Good and solid but only single axis
>correction and it is not autoguider compatable. So, I'd like to ask for
>your advice and wisdom as to what suitable mounts might be out there. I
>figure it's not too early to get my homework done and try to dig up
>financing.
>
>Here are my needs:
>
>1. Must cost less than $2000, preferably around the $1500 range. I
>don't have a problem with used equipment.
>
>2. Dual axis correction
>
>3. I'd like to be able to use my current autoguider, a 208XT.
>
>4. Limited GOTO would be nice, but maybe a stretch for this price
>range.
>
>5. Carry a TV-85 along with guidescope, camera, etc..
>
>6. Ideally, the mount would also be strong enough to handle a 4 or 5"
>apo if I'm able to upgrade in the future.
>
>Also if any of you have an idea what my current mount is worth, I'd
>like to hear your opinion.
>
>Thanks,
>Alan
>
>
>
>
>=====
>Alan Voetsch
>critter12952@yahoo.com
>
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