081121-01 Adding ST-80 Guide Scope

While the SE scopes CAN be mounted on a wedge, and DO have guide scope inputs, they really aren't designed for it. The COG is well outside the axes of rotation. Here's my attempt to balance to support adding an Orion ST-80 guide scope with a StarShoot autoguider and camera. -- This falls into the "Don't try this at home!" category. Buy a better mount instead.

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  • Title: 081121-01 Adding ST-80 Guide Scope
  • Description: While the SE scopes CAN be mounted on a wedge, and DO have guide scope inputs, they really aren't designed for it. The COG is well outside the axes of rotation. Here's my attempt to balance to support adding an Orion ST-80 guide scope with a StarShoot autoguider and camera. -- This falls into the "Don't try this at home!" category. Buy a better mount instead.
  • File name: 081121-01 Adding ST-80 Guide Scope.JPG
  • Captured: 2008-Nov-21 23:07:38
  • Owner: Michael Foegelle

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