Re: [APML] Guidescope / set-up question / Thanks!!!

[Matt BenDaniel <matt@starmatt.com>]

> ...The Losmandy rings seem like a good way to go, Andreas Roerig said that we have
> a simular product from Baader over here in Germany, so I'll see what they have
> (maybe it will be not as pricey as the Losmandy rings). But I do have to commit
> that I really love the idea of the Losmandy side-by-side plates.

I have the Losmandy DSBS plates and used to use them extensively.  They
do add a bit of weight (especially if you need to use DMMs), and they
require balancing in two directions instead of just one.

The configuration that I prefer nowadays is a Losmandy DAP plate on both
the bottom and top of the OTA rings.  I mount the guide scope up top (on
DR rings).  This is much easier to balance and weighs less.  Although
you may not find off-the-shelf rings and blocks for your OTA, they are
not too difficult to fabricate.

For information on these parts, see
http://www.losmandy.com/secondary.html
-- 
Matt BenDaniel
http://starmatt.com

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