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weatherandsky
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 12/27/06
Posts: 1534
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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I was just getting polar aligned and made some fine adjustments to the azimuth knobs when I heard a snap  THat pretty much ended my potential imaging/observing session.
Anyway, what is the quickest way to fix or replace this part. I need the mount to be operational no later than a couple of weeks from now!
Thanks for any help that you guys can give!
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Kerry
* Weather and Sky Photography *
QHY-8, Canon 40D unmodded, Meade DSI-C
Meade 12" LightBridge
Celestron C6-SCT
Sky-Watcher Equinox 80mm APO
Omcon 4.5" Newt
Celestron Skymaster 15x70
Canon 50 f1.8, 100 f2.8Macro, 100-400 f4.5-5.6L, Sigma 17-70, 18-50, 28-300
CGE, CG-5 GT
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Al Canarelli
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 12/06/07
Posts: 1531
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I would try to order this part from Celestron and at the same time improvise something that will work for the time being. As a stop gap measure, you could simply use a stud of the proper length until you receive the replacement part.
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Jeff in Austin
professor emeritus
Reged: 02/26/07
Posts: 573
Loc: Austin, TX
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You can use an M6 bolt and nut temporarily...but to get a real replacement see this thread.
Thread Here
This is what I posted in it:
I busted mine in November, and put in a Tech Support ticket with Celestron, and BAM! Got a speedy reply in only 6 weeks. Well, six weeks is fast by astronomical standards. Here are the details:
The part number is #CG5 AZ alignment Peg and is available for $5 plus $5 for shipping and handling. To order, please send a check or money order, along with your part request to:
Celestron
P.O. Box 80770
San Marino, CA 91118
Attn: Parts
Please make sure we have your correct mailing address and contat phone number. Please note this must be a U.S. or Canadian return ship to address and all parts requests are non-refundable.
**Note** California customers MUST add 8.25% sales tax to their order, exclusive of shipping costs.
Delivery time varies. On average parts orders can take 2-4 weeks, depending on availability. Please allow a minimum of 2 weeks prior to checking status of your part order.
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Stellarvue SV102ED
Celestron C8-SGT XLT GoTo
Astro-Tech AT66ED
Canon 50D unmodded, TC80N3 timer, Stiletto Focuser.
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Coronado PST (Lunt LS60THa on order)
Supportive family, including First Grader w/ scope, curious toddler, and lovely wife.
Sponsor of Austin CSC, Austin CalSky.
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weatherandsky
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 12/27/06
Posts: 1534
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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Thank you sooooo much you two. I will order the part.
I also found out another temporary solution from a friend.... similar to the one you posted Jeff. It involves 1 bolt, 1 nut, and about 8 washers. He says it actually works better than the Celstron part because of the round washers.
SO I can rest well tonight, go to the hardware store tomorrow and get back to doing some imaging tomorrow night.
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Kerry
* Weather and Sky Photography *
QHY-8, Canon 40D unmodded, Meade DSI-C
Meade 12" LightBridge
Celestron C6-SCT
Sky-Watcher Equinox 80mm APO
Omcon 4.5" Newt
Celestron Skymaster 15x70
Canon 50 f1.8, 100 f2.8Macro, 100-400 f4.5-5.6L, Sigma 17-70, 18-50, 28-300
CGE, CG-5 GT
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weatherandsky
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 12/27/06
Posts: 1534
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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I went to the hardware store and bought the size 6 bolt like you mentioned Jeff. I then placed 6 washers(could have done with 2 more) then 2 nuts on it and screwed it back in place. Works like brand new again  I may not bother to even order the part now.
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Kerry
* Weather and Sky Photography *
QHY-8, Canon 40D unmodded, Meade DSI-C
Meade 12" LightBridge
Celestron C6-SCT
Sky-Watcher Equinox 80mm APO
Omcon 4.5" Newt
Celestron Skymaster 15x70
Canon 50 f1.8, 100 f2.8Macro, 100-400 f4.5-5.6L, Sigma 17-70, 18-50, 28-300
CGE, CG-5 GT
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GeorgeDuke
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 04/24/03
Posts: 1135
Loc: PARADISE! (So.Florida)
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Mine is different from yours! I have the ASGT mount and my stud is brass threaded for a SS bolt that fastens it from below. I took it off because it was too tall for the pocket on the early Orion 16" pier extensions. I used a bolt to replace it with no problem. It is really not even necessary.
I used a larger tripod that had no azimuth adjusting stud with one GEM head. I just loosened the center bolt that holds the head to the tripod and moved the head slightly until it was aligned and then re tightened the bolt! You only have to do that once a night unless you trip over the tripod!
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George
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LX200GPS 203mm f10
StellarVue SV102ED2 Feathertouch Ser#0018
Celestron 130mm f15.4 Mak
LXD75 GOTO with Orion 16" pier extension
Desert Sky DSV1 dual head ALT-AZ mount
Baader Hyperion 8mm ,13mm, 21mm and 8-24mm Zoom
2" GSO ED barlow, Orion 2" Prism Diag. 2" WO Dielectric
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HaleBopper
sage
Reged: 01/14/08
Posts: 234
Loc: Great White North
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Life is funny, I broke mine the other day, and went down to the hardware store to find an M6 replacement. I was not sure how well it would work, so I decided to just manually move the scope in azimuth by loosening the central rod. It was crude, but seemed to work. After reading this thread, I went out and bought 1 M6 bolt, 6 round washers, and one hex nut. I added the hex nut that came with the azimuth and now it seems to be working....
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8" SCT CG5 mount
Canon Digital Rebel 400
Kodak Easyshare 2.0 Megapixels
5, 8, 13, 17, 21, 24mm Orion Stratus
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Jeff in Austin
professor emeritus
Reged: 02/26/07
Posts: 573
Loc: Austin, TX
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I'm glad to hear everyone is back up and running again! I remember that feeling of dread when I first saw the broken part. I also went "pegless" for a few nights out and it worked ok, but having something to push off of during alignment made it easier. Now I just have to remember to loosen the M10 mount screw slightly before trying to align. That takes most of the stress off the peg.
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Stellarvue SV102ED
Celestron C8-SGT XLT GoTo
Astro-Tech AT66ED
Canon 50D unmodded, TC80N3 timer, Stiletto Focuser.
DMK21AU04.AS
Coronado PST (Lunt LS60THa on order)
Supportive family, including First Grader w/ scope, curious toddler, and lovely wife.
Sponsor of Austin CSC, Austin CalSky.
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