RE: [APML] OT: Suggestions for common astro imaging mounts

["Loke Tan" <tan@cox.net>]

Well, the G11 is not a very large mount so I figured that maybe it would not
be a problem bringing the pier/tripod. However, the HGM200 is a possibility.
Thanks.

Loke


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> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 7:47 PM
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>
> Also, what about losmandy mounts?
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Loke Tan
> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 12:54 AM
> To: Astro-Photo@Seds.Org
> Subject: [APML] OT: Suggestions for common astro imaging mounts
>
> Hi,
>
> I am advising an astro inn in Chile on a pier design they would
> like to place on site. I am suggesting AP900/1200 hole patterns for
> their piers as the most common. Does anyone here have other
> opinions? What this means is that anyone with an AP900/1200 mount
> would not have to bring their pier if they plan to use this site for
> imaging. They are planning to make 6-9 piers available for public
> use. I am also considering the Paramount ME but this mount has a
> larger base so one could consider bringing an adaptor to mate the ME
> to the AP1200 holes.
>
> I would also like to get opinions on pier heights. If we build 9
> piers, I am currently suggesting 6 piers of height 30" and 3 of
> height 48 inches for the visual guys.
>
> I am in the middle of setting up a website with my experiences of
> imaging from this Chilean location. It will be up shortly.
>
> I posted this on the SBIG users group as well.
>
> Loke
>
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