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Subject: Re: [M]: LX5 Mounts
From: ken milburn
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Fri Jan 02 20:59:28 1998

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Sorry for the premature message send...

Patrick Sutton wrote:
>
> I have noticed that both the 8" 2080 and the 10" 2120 had LX5 packages -
> does this mean that they have the same mount? I am wondering if a DSC
> set-up from an 8"lx5 will fit on a 10" lx5 - can anyone help?
>

Hi Patrick,

If you are referring to the interface between the drive base and the
wedge the answer is yes. If memory serves, the standard wedge used with
the 10" has a longer tiltplate that the one shipped with the 8" but the
bolthole patterns for the drive bases are the same. In fact, as far as
I know, the drivebase bolt hole placement has been the same for all 8,
10 and 12" LX/LX3/5/6/200 models.

With everything else being equal, the only difference between an 8" and
10" in the LX line is the OTA and size of the forks. Both scopes the
same drive base.

Regards,
Ken Milburn
http://home1.gte.net/kmilburn/index.html

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