Interesting. You haven't had cables wrapping around your fork? You
haven't had the CCD run into the base when you want to look at high
declination? You haven't wanted to replace the declination bearings with
something like a precision item. Wow! No counterweights on your scope?
Verrry inter-esting.

Serena

John Ruthroff wrote:
>
> A fork mount. All other things being equal (as you indicate that's how you'd
> like your answer), why deal with counterweights??? A GEM must have
> counterweights. A GEM still has to swap sides when it crosses the meridian.
> Even if it does this "first class" your still dragging lots of cables back and
> forth across the pier, giving them a chance to hang up on something.
>
> By all means there are concerns that can provide the equipment, (i.e. 18" fork
> mounted 'scopes)...but I sure can't afford it<g>.
>
> John Ruthroff
>
> Cary Chleborad wrote:
>
> > So here is the question.....
> >
> > If there was telescope equipment in the "good stuff" category that
> > really rocked, say even better than a paramount (which I perceive the
> > amateur class perceives to be the best amateur eq.). It was reasonable
> > to set up and use, really really did its job well, had a robotic control
> > system, did the dishes, etc....
> >
> > What would the group be willing to pay for:
> >
> > #1 A GEM capable of holding an 18" OTA
> >
> > #2 A Fork Mount System (w/OTA) in the 16-18" range
> >
> > Remember.... No pain , no BS, no lies, every thing first class.
> >
> > Let's hear the input and maybe someone who could provide such equipment
> > is listening.
> >
> > -Cary
> >
> > David Gardner wrote:
> > >
> > > At the time I hadn't heard a lot of good things about the Paramount and
> > > the AIM Quadrant guys sold me a bill of goods. Can you imagine selling a
> > > $10,000 mount with 1990 precession data? Everything about this mount is
> > > second rate. I was the ultimate beta tester. They continued to lie to me
> > > about upgrades and fixes. I don't think they're crooked so much as just
> > > incompetent.
> > >
> > > I guess I'm going to have to the Paramount but I'm just sick of spending
> > > all this money and getting only frustration in return.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > David
> > >

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