Re: [APML] Lumicon Easy Guider or Guidescope?

[Alan Voetsch <alanv12952@yahoo.com>]

Hey Gary,

--- StarManGMH@aol.com wrote:
> I estimated that the monster rings for the SV, DUP plate, and
> guidescope rings would 
> add about 7-8 lbs.  I don't think this is too much for the GM-8, but
> is the 
> guidescope set-up better for prime focus or is the OAG better?  I
> will be guiding  manually.

I estimated the weight difference to be a bit more as the DSBS plate
alone weighs 7-8 pounds, maybe you're thinking of a setup where that
won't be used. Good idea.8-) 

A thought: seeing as you're contemplating manual guiding (you have my
deepest sympathies), I think that the less weight you have, the easier
you job will be.

Another thought: consider the Taurus Tracker. I was finally able to
talk to someone who has used both, and he thought the Taurus won the
battle hands down. 

Alan


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