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cuzimthedad
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New Atlas Hand Controller
      #2598424 - 08/23/08 11:38 AM

Hi folks. Will the new Atlas hand controller operate an older Atlas EQ 6 mount?

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Re: New Atlas (Synscan/Syntrek) Hand Controller new [Re: cuzimthedad]
      #2598950 - 08/23/08 03:49 PM

Quote:

older Atlas EQ 6 mount?




Dan,

If the "old" means the original/classic Atlas/EQ6 mount,
then the answer is no.
It's a completely different design (handbox, controller, motor, and drive train.)

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