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Rowan AZ100?

Last post by 25585 « Sat Nov 27, 2021 4:25 pm
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by pakarinen » Mon Jun 01, 2020 11:48 am

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Anybody have experience or stories to tell about this kahuna? Thinking about adding it to my wish list.

It looks like a thing of beauty,...

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ST2 fine with my Chinese fracs up to 100mm. The grub screws for its settings are a nightmare though.

AZ100 addresses all the worries and...

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Last post by 25585
Sat Nov 27, 2021 4:25 pm
DIY: Homemade Vixen Mount

Last post by mikemarotta « Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:10 pm

by mikemarotta » Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:10 pm

I am not a fabricator. I have very few tools here. Four years ago, I bought a National Geographic 70-mm refractor used and abused from some kids down...

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Last post by mikemarotta
Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:10 pm
Binoculars on TW I or Porta II

Last post by pakarinen « Wed Aug 18, 2021 1:43 pm
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by KingNothing13 » Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:11 pm

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Does anyone here know, or has anyone here attached binoculars to either a Twilight I or Vixen Porta II mount?

I am in the early stages of looking at...

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Learning from my own mistakes, I think the conventional wisdom is pretty accurate re: this stuff.

If you're buying a photo tripod, get one that has...

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Last post by pakarinen
Wed Aug 18, 2021 1:43 pm
Frankenmounts?

Last post by KathyNS « Tue Aug 10, 2021 10:28 pm
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by pakarinen » Sat Feb 08, 2020 9:24 pm

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Curious how many people have Frankenmounts - XYZ head on a ABC tripod and so on. I'm told a Porta II arm will fit on a TW1, so if I could ever score...

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This has to count as a franken-mount. It is a Celestron wedge (for my orange-tube C-90) , mounted on a Manfrotto tripod.

The wedge was actually made...

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Last post by KathyNS
Tue Aug 10, 2021 10:28 pm
Vixen SXD2 upgrade to SXP worth it. ?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Jul 30, 2021 4:11 am
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by Cliff » Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:21 am

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I am a very happy owner of a used Vixen SXD2 but have a chance to buy a used SXP (not the Ver 2) I believe the motors and overall the mount is better...

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Possibly though the AXD and AXD2 have always had more steps/ finer encoders than the SXP(2)
Either way the mounts are excellent value compared to the...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Jul 30, 2021 4:11 am
What Is The Best AZ Mount For A 20 Pound 150mm F8 Refractor

Last post by Ylem « Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:48 pm
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by Refractordude » Sat Apr 03, 2021 10:51 pm

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I am currently using an Orion VersaGo II mount head with the Orion Skyview Pro legs and extension tube. For some reason I can no longer find that...

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I can't recommend the Vixen Portamount ll for a 150mm f8.
I once had a Celestron 102 f12 on mine, it was a no go :(

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Last post by Ylem
Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:48 pm
My New SkyTee II Mount Has Arrived

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:18 pm
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by Refractordude » Sat Apr 24, 2021 3:14 am

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Along with the SkyTee I purchased an Orion ST80 refractor for mounting on top as a finder. I upgraded the clamp for the 6 refractor, and purchased...

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Having three scopes on one mount is a lot of fun. However, the third scope makes getting to and observing with my ST80 a little difficult. I also...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:18 pm
A Modified AZ Mount

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:33 pm
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by Refractordude » Mon Jun 07, 2021 12:08 am

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What would be the least expensive and easiest way to add such a device to my SkyTee II mount?

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To convert a manual AltAz to a Push-to you will need a set of encoders designed or adapted for the specific mount. I am not aware of such a kit...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:33 pm
Help choosing a tripod

Last post by Ruud « Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:21 pm
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by Nathan Teo » Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:08 am

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Hi

I'm looking to invest in a small tripod for my camera and mak 102. I already own an exos nano mount and while it's very small, it still takes up...

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Innorel sells their tripods under brand names as Sirui, Coman, Xiletu, Innorel, Jieyang, QZSD, Cayer and no doubt others.

I have this Innorel...

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Last post by Ruud
Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:21 pm
Any experience with the Hobym Crux 170 or 200 HD

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun May 23, 2021 6:19 pm
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by AstroBee » Sun May 23, 2021 3:26 am

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I'm in the very early stages of looking for a high-end mount. Something along the lines of the Paramount but I will NOT be going that route as I'm...

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Harmonic drives seem to be becoming more common but while looking at the specifications of this one I could not help but think that the Vixen SXP2 or...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun May 23, 2021 6:19 pm
Vixen SXD2 Lunar tracking ?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Apr 26, 2021 3:33 am
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by Cliff » Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:49 am

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Hi all,

Been a while since I was here, I bought a used Vixen SXD2 with SB10 ,Hal Tripod and for the most part love it.
Much lighter and smoother...

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Sorry it is not something I do so was just skimming the SXD2 manual during a break at work :)

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Apr 26, 2021 3:33 am
AZ Mount Heaven

Last post by Starship9 « Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:43 am
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by Refractordude » Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:33 pm

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Right click the bottom image.

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I was involved in doing some of the beta testing of the Rowan AZ100 mount. It is a superbly engineered mount and very, very capable.

For my own...

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Last post by Starship9
Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:43 am
Vixen APZ owners?

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:24 pm
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by pakarinen » Thu Jan 21, 2021 6:25 pm

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Any Vixen APZ Advanced Polaris owners there? Seems a bit pricey, but supposedly can be easily converted into an EQ. I've seen load capacities listed...

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Oops. My bad. M5 is way too small.

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:24 pm
Good photo mount heads?

Last post by Nakedgun « Fri Dec 11, 2020 6:20 pm
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by Ylem » Fri Dec 04, 2020 3:15 am

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Hey all,
I have an Orion Paragon XHD, I love the tripod, but the head lacks.

I was going to order an M1V for it, but that won't work for my...

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Hey all,
I have an Orion Paragon XHD, I love the tripod, but the head lacks.

I was going to order an M1V for it, but that won't work for my...

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Last post by Nakedgun
Fri Dec 11, 2020 6:20 pm
Who's using manual RA and Dec circles?

Last post by John Baars « Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:09 pm
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by pakarinen » Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:03 pm

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Curious how many folks here use manual RA and Dec circles.

I love alt-az push-to with Sky Safari on my phone, but sometimes I think I should chuck...

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I used to do that on my old orange fork-mounted C8. It worked!

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Last post by John Baars
Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:09 pm
Old School Polar Alignment without finder or app.

Last post by SkyHiker « Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:31 pm
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by John Baars » Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:43 am

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Several days ago I used this simple method to find back the best position of the polar axis without the aid of apps, polar finders or even...

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Thanks for your contribution.
I didn't know the asterism was referred to as coal scuttle .

That's just the name I gave it because it did not have...

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Last post by SkyHiker
Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:31 pm
SkyRover dual az/ alt mount

Last post by Jones « Sun Jul 26, 2020 3:25 am
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by Lady Fraktor » Thu Jul 16, 2020 6:44 am

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An interesting looking mount.

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When I bought mine in 2015 they were called duo-T mount. Got it from a now deceased Canadian company. Think Stellarvue was only USA place to sell...

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Last post by Jones
Sun Jul 26, 2020 3:25 am
Debut of the Takahashi EM-11 Temma 3 mount

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Jul 13, 2020 3:42 am
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by AntennaGuy » Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:13 pm

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Takahashi's Temma 2 mounts are getting old, so here comes the Temma 3:

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At least they still come with a hand controller.
It has been quite a while since they have done anything with the mounts.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Jul 13, 2020 3:42 am
Dimnensions of Stellarvue M2C?

Last post by pakarinen « Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:34 pm
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by pakarinen » Mon Dec 23, 2019 2:16 pm

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One of the vendor sites lists the dimensions of the M2C as 10 inches X 10 inches X 10 inches. I assume that's a typo and it's actually a 10- cm...

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I have a Manfrotto 475B with a geared elevator column. Hopefully that would give enough clearance.

But I just bought an M1V to test drive. I'll try...

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Last post by pakarinen
Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:34 pm
CW shaft size for EQ1?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:32 am
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by pakarinen » Thu Jun 18, 2020 12:50 pm

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Just bought a lightly used EQ1 head for $35 shipped. I figured, why not, circles looked clean and it should be able to hold my ST80 and 90mm Mak, I...

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They are all pretty much the same, I will be home to take measurements later tonight 05:30 here now.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:32 am
Vixen Porta II

Last post by Ylem « Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:40 pm
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by LDW47 » Mon Feb 17, 2020 4:17 pm

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I just bought a used Porta II mount for my 18lb, 130mm, f6.5 refractor, it is a pretty solid mount contrary to what the experts have told me, no...

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On the Mr Star Guy site it says the PMll is good for 5kg, (11lbs)

After 10 years with one, I can tell you this;
It's all about balance, and...

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Last post by Ylem
Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:40 pm
Anyone Try This Tripod

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon May 04, 2020 9:37 pm
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by Refractordude » Mon May 04, 2020 8:41 pm

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The manufacturer claims 15 pounds capacity, which is more then enough. What I like about it is the height. I will be using it for my 7x50 and 8x40...

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The majority of the reviews I read stated it was good for in studio (mostly sitting stationary)
A tripod will work fine with your binoculars the...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon May 04, 2020 9:37 pm
Track the stars.

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:38 pm
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by KingClinton » Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:45 am

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First time I have seen this brand.
Very modern and sleek looking mounts but at the price point I will only look, no add to cart here!

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They caught my eye to. I wonder what market they are trying to capture? People buy pricey mounts mostly for astrophotography and for that EQ mounts...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:38 pm
What Mount Is This?

Last post by aae0130 « Fri Apr 17, 2020 10:12 pm
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by Refractordude » Tue Jan 28, 2020 6:29 pm

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What mount/tripod is this Celestron 152mm f/8 refractor mounted on? Thanks to you all.

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You would need long arms to work that thing.......

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Last post by aae0130
Fri Apr 17, 2020 10:12 pm
Altair Mini-Az versus SV M1V?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Mar 15, 2020 3:02 pm
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by pakarinen » Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:21 am

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Am I missing something or is the Stelarvue M1V identical to the Altair MIni-Az, aside from the counterweight and extension?

If they're weight rated...

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With the Altair version sticking further out at the dovetail it would need the counterweight to balance the telescope so it does not tip.
Having the...

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Sun Mar 15, 2020 3:02 pm

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