Re: [APML] Need advice on G-11 components....

[Matt BenDaniel <matt@starmatt.com>]

At 08:34 PM 5/17/2002 -0500, Robert Gorichanaz wrote:
>Just got the go-ahead from SWMBO to get a new mount (yeah!) and I need some advise as to the components I'll need for a Losmandy G11.  Not gonna be able to swing the Gemini system right now, so it'll be the original stepper-motor version.
> 
>I have a Vixen R200SS 8" f/4 reflector and a StellarVue 80mm f/6 refractor.  Would like to piggy-back the 80mm on the larger scope so I can guide through one whilst imaging through the other.  Will be doing mainly 35mm work with some webcam stuff.  I know an 80mm f/6 isn't the greatest to use as a guide scope, but I'll be pressing my luck getting "ANOTHER telescope ?!?!?!"

Robert,

80mm f/6 should be fine. The most important aspect of a guide scope is a flexure free focuser.

> I know I need the basic G-11 head and tripod, and a universal plate to mount the Vixen rings to.  I'd assume another DUP plate and a pair of guidescope rings as well.  Any other parts you all can suggest?

You'll probably want one of the Losmandy 21# weights.

You'd probably be able to mount a piggyback camera on one of the plates with Losmandy DCM-2.

I think a Pelican 1550 case just holds the head. You might want a second case for the weights, CW bar, etc.
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Matt BenDaniel
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