RE: [APML] guiding the fsq106 (was Returning to AP - scope advice)

[Matt BenDaniel <matt@starmatt.com>]

Joel & Kirk,

The G-11 is a good mount. I have a side-by-side plate but haven't used it in a long time. It's a bit of extra effort to balance.

The STV and eFinder are the ideal choice if you have the $.

I use a 60mm guide scope with an ST-4, which is a less expensive route. It guides just as well as an STV, but it takes up room on the top plate where a piggyback camera could go instead.

Matt

At 08:34 AM 6/1/2002 -0400, Kirk M. Rogers wrote:
>HI Joel:
>
>I've been researching OTA's as well and agree that the FSQ106 is a good
>choice.  I decided to wait as I just placed a deposit on an AP 130mm EDFS
>although it will be next year before I take delivery.  I'm intrigued by the
>new TV NP101, but would be reluctant to purchase another tube limited to
>35mm only.  I like medium format work for both wide field and through the
>telescope and have been seeking a second OTA that would accept the Pentax
>67.
>
>Using a side-by-side plate on the G11 would offer you a great deal of
>latitude in an imaging system and you can always revert to a single tube set
>up when you choose to.  I don't use a separate guide scope these days as I
>have an STV and use the eFinder, but have done so with a side-by-side set up
>previously on a G11 would good results.  I mount a Nikon F3 on what was
>formerly my guide scope (a Tak FS78) and shoot with two telescopes often.
>The FSQ and a guide scope shouldn't represent too much weight and should be
>a stable platform.
>
>Kirk
>
>Kirk M. Rogers
>A Shot in the Dark
>www.kiroastro.com
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-astro-photo@seds.org [mailto:owner-astro-photo@seds.org]On
>Behalf Of Joel_Haynes@powderject.com
>Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2002 7:59 AM
>To: astro-photo@seds.org
>Subject: [APML] guiding the fsq106 (was Returning to AP - scope advice)
>
>
>I agree about the importance of the mount.  I'm going with the G-11. If I
>choose the FSQ106, I'm interested in the guiding options people have
>chosen.  It appears that the tube assembly may be a bit short to use the
>universal dovetail plate and rings with a guide scope on top. Seems like
>the side-by-side saddles might be the best option for guiding the tak with
>a separate guide scope on the G-11.  I saw a bit of discussion in the
>archives about mounting the tak, but the guiding methods weren't indicated.
>I've used off-axis in the past but prefer a separate guide scope.
>
>Thanks again,
>
>Joel

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