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Post Extras:       Doug76 Long Achro Junkie Reged: 12/05/07 Loc: Refractor Heaven Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: Tom Trusock]       #2567478 - 08/07/08 11:25 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yes, I will be tuning in for that! Post Extras:       J_D_Metzger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 05/13/04 Loc: Tucson, AZ Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: Doug76]       #2567544 - 08/07/08 11:53 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I was hoping that Steve Forbes would receive his today and post a report...I guess maybe it didn't arrive. Post Extras:       David L sage Reged: 11/12/07 Loc: Lee County Iowa Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: J_D_Metzger]       #2567718 - 08/08/08 02:42 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Capacity is said to be 25 pounds, but I was told the Antares 1527 6" refractor is too heavy for a mini-tower. Is there a reasonably priced tracking and goto mount for such a scope, whether it be altaz or equatorial? Post Extras:       Nick Lloyd He asked for it Reged: 10/24/06 Loc: cincinnati Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: David L]       #2567755 - 08/08/08 04:29 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   pm sent Post Extras:       Telescopeman54 Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC. Reged: 08/17/07 Loc: New Hampshire Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: Nick Lloyd]       #2568006 - 08/08/08 09:22 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   JD. I have mine sitting here next to me. Steve Post Extras:       Telescopeman54 Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC. Reged: 08/17/07 Loc: New Hampshire Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: Telescopeman54]       #2568897 - 08/08/08 04:47 PM Attachment (538 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   First pictures. Steve Post Extras:       Telescopeman54 Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC. Reged: 08/17/07 Loc: New Hampshire Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: Telescopeman54]       #2568899 - 08/08/08 04:48 PM Attachment (444 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Someone had asked for a picture of the bottom of the unit. Post Extras:       Telescopeman54 Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC. Reged: 08/17/07 Loc: New Hampshire Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: Telescopeman54]       #2568903 - 08/08/08 04:50 PM Attachment (512 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   My 4" f/15 mount on the Mini Tower. Post Extras:       Telescopeman54 Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC. Reged: 08/17/07 Loc: New Hampshire Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: Telescopeman54]       #2568918 - 08/08/08 04:58 PM Attachment (454 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   With my 150mm MAK. Post Extras:       J_D_Metzger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 05/13/04 Loc: Tucson, AZ Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: Telescopeman54]       #2568975 - 08/08/08 05:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Steve, If the mount tracks smoothly and tripod vibrations settle quickly with that purple yard cannon on it, then I for one am convinced. Post Extras:       Doug76 Long Achro Junkie Reged: 12/05/07 Loc: Refractor Heaven Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: J_D_Metzger]       #2569309 - 08/08/08 08:24 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   As I would be also. Doug Post Extras:       Telescopeman54 Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC. Reged: 08/17/07 Loc: New Hampshire Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: Doug76]       #2569669 - 08/09/08 12:36 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well, if SOMEONE could make these storm clouds go away I could give you better information!! I'm SOOOOOOOO sick of this weather! (DARN! I wish I was back in Iraq where it was warm and SUNNY!!) Steve Post Extras:       Telescopeman54 Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC. Reged: 08/17/07 Loc: New Hampshire Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: Telescopeman54]       #2569728 - 08/09/08 01:09 AM Attachment (338 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The Mini whipped that purple yard cannon around with no effort. However, I will NOT be crazy enough to even THINK about mounting my 6" f/15 on it!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Steve Post Extras:       chboss professor emeritus Reged: 03/24/08 Loc: Tokyo Japan Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: Telescopeman54]       #2570262 - 08/09/08 11:55 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Ahh here is the newer thread... I will now keep an eye on this one for further reports. I hope the weather improves soon in your area. regards Chris Post Extras:       SteveC Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/15/06 Loc: The Garden State & Ocean State Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: Telescopeman54]       #2570294 - 08/09/08 12:17 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Steve, Good luck and have some fun. Post Extras:       Nick Lloyd He asked for it Reged: 10/24/06 Loc: cincinnati Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: SteveC]       #2570352 - 08/09/08 01:00 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Can you slew "manually" like the Discmount? Or are you at the mercy of the coffee-grinder slew-motors like the Nexstar mount? Post Extras:       Telescopeman54 Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC. Reged: 08/17/07 Loc: New Hampshire Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: Nick Lloyd]       #2570667 - 08/09/08 04:36 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   It appears that we may very well have a clear night!! YIPPEEEEEE!!!! I'm hoping and crossing my fingers!! (Please, please, PULLLLEEEEEZE let it be clear!!!)) Chris and SteveC: Thank you. Nick: Yes, you CAN move it manually, HOWEVER, you will NOT maintain any alignment. Also, this thing is very quiet and does NOT sound like it will be dropping a pound of French Raost into a bag at any time. LOL I'm going to start setting up. Here's HOPING!! CS Steve Post Extras:       hammerhead professor emeritus Reged: 02/18/07 Loc: MA Re: iOptron Mini Tower [Re: Telescopeman54]       #2571916 - 08/10/08 11:21 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'm a little south of you in MA and last night was a pretty great night down here! Especially after 1am or so. Got four and a half much needed hours of observing in myself! Sooooooooo..... what's the deal? I've got a MiniTower sitting in my shopping cart on Ioptron's website and an itchy trigger finger! Did you get to give it a work out? I'll even make the coffee for ya this morning if it helps. 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