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Chip, Thanks, that is really a good idea. Nels

I have finally got it centered, it isn't that easy to do especially to remember which is up and down.? One frustration I have is when I remove the polar scope to and reinstall it doesn't remain

Which is why Losmandy buys them from a foundry sub. I'm pretty sure that if Scott could sell stainless steel counterweights and make money he would. He has a shop full of CNC machines running but the

Hi Nels, The QHY PoleMaster adapters are mount specific, in other words you need to buy a different adapter for every mount you wish to use the PoleMaster on. For example, if your observing friends

?The drawback to the portable pier is uneven ground. It has a limited capability to adjust. Therefore, I copied a design used on many rolling telescope mounts and carriages for a long threaded bolt

Chip, I am thinking of buying the QHYCCD system for Polar Alignment. The QHY people make the adapter to screw into the RA shaft so why did you go for this way of mounting the camera on the Dec.? Nels

LOL... Sonny but do they GLOW in the dark. I'm sure Scot, has one with your name on it. The HD is a beast of a tripod. Sent from my Galaxy Tab A

Here you go, Ross. I brought back a link: https://astro-physics.com/pp

Deric wrote: "Sonny, the one thing the tripod? feet pads do, is keep the legs from pushing into the ground" Well, my bricks or pavers do that.... ;^) LOL Good chat guys! I'm going for the one Scott

Wow! This thread is interesting, alot of good input for discussion and thought. Sent from my Galaxy Tab A

was easy access to stabilization filters via a digital editing suite. i can only speak from my experience, but no one in hollywood would use stabilization filters if they don't have to. they are

Everything will work as planned, I can feel it in the Force Gary. Sent from my Galaxy Tab A

[AMD Official Use Only - Internal Distribution Only] I had always assumed (albeit without confirmation) that one factor in giving up wood tripods for the motion picture industry was easy access to

Thanks Brian, saves me a phone call. Sent from my Galaxy Tab A

Darn it I should read all my emails first before responding.sorry Chip. Sent from my Galaxy Tab A

I guess that I will do a Beta test for my self, you see alot of these Berlebach, and retasked surveyors tripods at star parties. There has to be more to them than just good looks. And if it does not

I have owned all the various losmandy tripods. If you want to look at something different, i suggest the astrophysics piers. The 42” hi 6” AP wrought iron portable pier is usually available for

FYI i just talked to losmandy, they confirmed they sell the GM8 standalone, it's $200 less than with tripod I can't speak to the shipping costs, not privy to that -- Brian Brian

I guess you gotta pick your poison? wrote:

Deric, Always buy a mount with the tripod from Losmandy, the small cost increase is typically less than you can sell the tripod for. Buy low sell high, reduces your mount cost. -- Chip Louie - Chief