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Subject: [M]: LX-200 Piggyback and Counterweight Mountpoints/Bulkheads?
From: Alec Muffett
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Wed Dec 29 05:03:24 1999

While you're here, how about checking out the Astronomy Book List ?

I am considering buying a new 10" f10 LX-200, and have a quick question:

The piggyback mounts and counterweight assemblies: how do they attach
to the OTA?

Are there pre-drilled mountpoints on the tube, or is OTA-tube-drilling
and thread tapping required to fit them?

I don't have enough tools/experience to make my own metal mountings,
but I am a reasonably practiced woodworker and have made a 10" Dob
before now, but before I decide to *not* buy piggyback mounts and
counterweights along with the scope - and instead to try making them -
I was wondering what sort of mess I'll be getting myself into,
mounting homemade devices to the OTA.

Any hints would be most welcomed.

Many thanks.

- alec 8-)


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