Purchasing a dobsonian mount (on its own)

Hello,

I'd like to convert my equatorial Newt into a Dobsonian and wondered
if there's anywhere I can buy a pre-built Dobsonian mount capable of
supporting a 10" OTA? The old equatorial mount is fine, but not very
portable or easy to set up once moved.

The only Dobsonian mounts I've found by trawling the Web invariably seem
to come with the telescope attached, but one of those I already have!

Any help will be gratefully appreciated.

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Regards, Gareth H Williams

"Tradition ist die Weitergabe des Feuers und nicht die Anbetung der Asche"
(Tradition is handing down the fire, not praying to the ashes)

Gustav Mahler

I'd like to convert my equatorial Newt into a Dobsonian and wondered
if there's anywhere I can buy a pre-built Dobsonian mount capable of
supporting a 10" OTA? The old equatorial mount is fine, but not very
portable or easy to set up once moved.

The only Dobsonian mounts I've found by trawling the Web invariably seem
to come with the telescope attached, but one of those I already have!

Hi Gareth,

I seem to remember a club member buying a dobsonian base unit from a german
manufacturer for his 12" Orion newt. Don't think it was amazingly expensive
either. Will try to get in touch with him and find out for you (unless he
sees this post first!).


All the best,


Tim Duke

Castle Point Astronomy Club
www.cpac.org.uk

Hi Gareth

I'm considering the same with my 12" OTA. Orion Optics sell dobsoian mounts
separately but they are not cheap. I am waiting until I see one in the flesh
before buying. See http://www.orionoptics.co.uk/acatalog/Dobsonians.html
towards the bottom of the page.

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Dave Smith
http://www.graviton.demon.co.uk
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Hello,

I'd like to convert my equatorial Newt into a Dobsonian and wondered
if there's anywhere I can buy a pre-built Dobsonian mount capable of
supporting a 10" OTA? The old equatorial mount is fine, but not very
portable or easy to set up once moved.

The only Dobsonian mounts I've found by trawling the Web invariably seem
to come with the telescope attached, but one of those I already have!

Any help will be gratefully appreciated.

--
Regards, Gareth H Williams

"Tradition ist die Weitergabe des Feuers und nicht die Anbetung der Asche"
(Tradition is handing down the fire, not praying to the ashes)

Gustav Mahler

Hi.
Here is a used Dobson mount for a 10" OTA.
http://www.astrosell.it/mercatino_usato_astronomia_vendo/18101/Montatura_dobson_Geoptik_per_Tele_da_25cm_.html
Don't know if still available, there is also a version with Meade Magellan.
http://www.astrosell.it/mercatino_us..._Magellan.html

Clear skies,
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Hello,

I'd like to convert my equatorial Newt into a Dobsonian and wondered
if there's anywhere I can buy a pre-built Dobsonian mount capable of
supporting a 10" OTA? The old equatorial mount is fine, but not very
portable or easy to set up once moved.

The only Dobsonian mounts I've found by trawling the Web invariably seem
to come with the telescope attached, but one of those I already have!

Any help will be gratefully appreciated.

--
Regards, Gareth H Williams

"Tradition ist die Weitergabe des Feuers und nicht die Anbetung der Asche"
(Tradition is handing down the fire, not praying to the ashes)

Gustav Mahler

Thanks for all your replies so far - the advice is appreciated!
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Regards, Gareth H Williams

"Tradition ist die Weitergabe des Feuers und nicht die Anbetung der Asche"
(Tradition is handing down the fire, not praying to the ashes)

Gustav Mahler

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Hi Gareth

I'm considering the same with my 12" OTA. Orion Optics sell dobsoian
mounts separately but they are not cheap. I am waiting until I see one in
the flesh before buying. See
http://www.orionoptics.co.uk/acatalog/Dobsonians.html towards the bottom
of the page.


Sorry Dave,

Thought you had bought one already. I seem to recall you finding a cheaper
alternative in Germany?

Tim