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Old July 21st 04, 02:54 AM
Tom
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Default Dob to Eq. mount conversion?

If I buy a 10" Dob, say Orion, can I buy a sturdy Eq. mount in the
future, and switch it over? I noticed the Orion Atlas 10 while
surfing the net, and it's 1,300 bucks due to the mount. Is it the
same scope..and do I need to worry about how to aquire the
"big round clamps"? (sorry the lack of terminology there)
Thanks, Tom


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Old July 21st 04, 02:49 PM
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"Tom" wrote in message
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If I buy a 10" Dob, say Orion, can I buy a sturdy Eq. mount in the
future, and switch it over? I noticed the Orion Atlas 10 while
surfing the net, and it's 1,300 bucks due to the mount. Is it the
same scope..and do I need to worry about how to aquire the
"big round clamps"? (sorry the lack of terminology there)
Thanks, Tom


Please share what you find. I have an 8'' Dob and would love to EQ mount it
some day.

BV.


 




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