Re: GM811G--pier extension or RA extension?
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I
am WAAAY behind, and as such have not read the responses to this query.. But
there is a third option, as you said (roughly) ¡°hit the tripod leg¡±.. i.e.
there is no problem clearing the motors..
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For
my Stellarvue 130mm Triplet Refractor, which is Carbon Fibre and seriously nose
heavy, I added some serious counterweight near the FeatherTouch focuser so the
scope was pushed much farther forward in the G11 saddle.. And yes, I love the
RA Extension, which has the added benefit of splitting the mount in half,
making transport much easier..
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:-))
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Derek
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of jmyers1951@...
Sent: Wednesday, September 04,
2019 8:05 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Losmandy_users_io]
GM811G--pier extension or RA extension?
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All:
I mounted my meter-long Mak-Newt OTA on my GM811G, and while it doesn't hit the
HD tripod leg as I slew, it comes perilously close (and did hit a dew heater
control I had attached with a Velcro strip to the tripod leg).
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So, to avoid this
in the future and to give me a margin of error, I figure I need either a pier
extension OR an RA extension kit.?
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Any advice on
this?? I do NOT plan on getting a longer OTA (famous last words).? My sole
interest here is AP--if I want to do visual, I have a perfectly nice
Dob.??
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Also, if a pier extension is the way to go, any
thoughts on the 8" extension vs the 12" extension?
Thanks
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