80mm short-tube

I'm looking to mount an 80mm short-tube on my C14. Anyone know of any
economical piggy back mounting options, ie rings, hardware etc? I see
Scopestuff sells a $70 package. I don't need maximum rigidity, just a system
that works. Any shouts for Scopestuff? Thanks in advance,

Richard

I'm looking to mount an 80mm short-tube on my C14. Anyone know of any
economical piggy back mounting options, ie rings, hardware etc? I see
Scopestuff sells a $70 package.


Hi:

I haven't seen Scopestuff's rings, but if their other products are any gauge,
they should be good. Another good option is Ken's Rings and Things. I've been
very pleased with Ken's cheap, effective ST80 rings:

http://www.kendauzat.net/

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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Thanks guys,

I have ordered before from ScopeStuff and always been pleased with their
service.

I'll check out Ken's site too.

Rich


"Rod Mollise" wrote in message
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I'm looking to mount an 80mm short-tube on my C14. Anyone know of any
economical piggy back mounting options, ie rings, hardware etc? I see
Scopestuff sells a $70 package.


Hi:

I haven't seen Scopestuff's rings, but if their other products are any
gauge,
they should be good. Another good option is Ken's Rings and Things. I've
been
very pleased with Ken's cheap, effective ST80 rings:

http://www.kendauzat.net/

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
Like SCTs and MCTs?
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Richard Darn wrote in message:
Any shouts for Scopestuff? Thanks in advance,


Hi Richard,

Jim Henson (Mr. ScopeStuff) just can't be beat! I've ordered tons of 'scope
stuff' from him and have always been pleased. His URL is www.scopestuff.com
for those that don't know and might want to take a look. By the way, I have
no financial connection to Jim or his fine merchandise other than being a
very satisfied customer.

Clear Skies,
Dave Jessie

Sure - cut ring sections of appropriate pvc pipe, drill and tap 3 each
for nylon set screws. Glue to pvc pipe blocking, drilland tap to scope holes
(never more than 1/2" entrance each screw) ... and there you have it.
Looks good. Smells good. Tastes good. Works. If you dont like the
idea of the pvc blocks then widen each ring, drill and tap 2 holes each to
a bottom aluminum support rail (which does look better). That;'s the dummies
view of it but Im glad to share.
Teresa




Richard Darn wrote:

I'm looking to mount an 80mm short-tube on my C14. Anyone know of any
economical piggy back mounting options, ie rings, hardware etc? I see
Scopestuff sells a $70 package. I don't need maximum rigidity, just a system
that works. Any shouts for Scopestuff? Thanks in advance,

Richard

I mount mine on both an LX-200 and NGT-18 with the camera mount. If you
need to align it, a ball mount, available from most any camera store, can go
in between.

"Richard Darn" wrote in message
...
I'm looking to mount an 80mm short-tube on my C14. Anyone know of any
economical piggy back mounting options, ie rings, hardware etc? I see
Scopestuff sells a $70 package. I don't need maximum rigidity, just a
system
that works. Any shouts for Scopestuff? Thanks in advance,

Richard

I mount mine on both an LX-200 and NGT-18 with the camera mount. If you
need to align it, a ball mount, available from most any camera store, can go
in between.

Hi:

Why this might be OK for visual use, in my experience it's borderline for that,
and unsuitable for imaging. Being the penny-pincher I am, I tried that on my C8
when I first got my 80. Despite a pretty hefty piggyback mount and a high
quality ball mount, there was just too much flexure for my taste.

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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Why this might be OK

"While this might be OK" Just christened a new bottle of Rebel Yell, if you
couldn't tell. ;-)

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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You're right, it isn't steady enough for long exposure imaging. Makes a
dandy high power finder though, so I don't have to demount the CCD to locate
a new object.

"Rod Mollise" wrote in message
...
I mount mine on both an LX-200 and NGT-18 with the camera mount. If you
need to align it, a ball mount, available from most any camera store, can
go
in between.

Hi:

Why this might be OK for visual use, in my experience it's borderline for
that,
and unsuitable for imaging. Being the penny-pincher I am, I tried that on
my C8
when I first got my 80. Despite a pretty hefty piggyback mount and a high
quality ball mount, there was just too much flexure for my taste.

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
Like SCTs and MCTs?
Check-out sct-user, the mailing list for CAT fanciers!
Goto http://members.aol.com/RMOLLISE/index.html