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

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

Gene,

 We are planning a 10" diameter circular plate so I think this is large
enough for the Meade. Yes, I do not know if many will be bringing one.

Loke



> -----Original Message-----
> From: astro-photo-bounces@seds.org
> [mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org]On Behalf Of Gene Horr
> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 5:45 AM
> To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography
> Subject: RE: [APML] OT: Suggestions for common astro imaging mounts
>
>
> Actually I would start with the Meade base.  Yes, I know
> that few people would likely bring one but IIRC it gives
> you the largest surface area.  Then I would make an
> adapters for the APs and Taks.
>
> Gene Horr
> genehorr@houston.rr.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: astro-photo-bounces@seds.org
> [mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org]On Behalf Of Loke Tan
> Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 11:54 PM
> 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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