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phanfave
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Reged: 08/21/06
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Anyone try this? Any thoughts on how it would work? I emailed IOPTRON and they said the kit would work on a Super Polaris. I'd like to get one but am being a little cautious as for the price I could get a used CG-5 or LXD75. I do think the Super Polaris is a better mount than either (as far as the gears and stability go). Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Sean
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watcher
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Reged: 11/21/07
Posts: 119
Loc: NJ
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I haven't tried it yet. But I've decided to go with a GP2 and the iOptron to get the mount I want. I think it's a no brainer. the Super Polaris is a great mount, and from What I hear, iOptron is a really sweet GOTO. I hear that there are some minor issues with getting the iOptron to fit some older models, but nothing major. If you have any problems, I think Telescopeman54 is the one to seek out. He also sells them. His website is http://www.trapeziumtelescopes.com
hope this helps
Joe
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1986 Celestron c-8 (retired)
Celestron Omni XLT 120
Meade 16x50 binoculars
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Jerry Hyman
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Reged: 03/29/07
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Loc: Mesa, Arizona
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I was told by IOPTRON that it would fit the GP but NOT the SP. Also, depending on what version of the SP you have it may or may not have the built in declination motor bracket in the saddle. It is a fabulous and beautiful mount, and if anyone can make it work with their goto it would be Steve.
C.S.
~jerry
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9.25" Celestron carbon fiber SCT
Vixen Super Polaris Deluxe mount
Vixen Super Polaris mount
Burgess BV24 Binos
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GlenM
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Reged: 05/20/07
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I have the GP2 with the iOptron kit I've fitted. No regret's at all with it.
I did have to shim the DEC by about 020". Although it will still do the job without the shim.
Nice mount and nice goto IMHO.
Good luck and clear skies.
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Glen
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phanfave
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Loc: Pioneer Valley
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Thanks for the posts. I'm sure it works with the newer mounts, but I'm really curious if the Super Polaris is new enough. I'd hate to drop $500 for a unit that can't be used. Anyone else know of anyone that tried this? Thanks!
Sean
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watcher
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Reged: 11/21/07
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Loc: NJ
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Quote:
Thanks for the posts. I'm sure it works with the newer mounts, but I'm really curious if the Super Polaris is new enough. I'd hate to drop $500 for a unit that can't be used. Anyone else know of anyone that tried this? Thanks!
Sean
You really need to contact telescopeman54. He can give you a definitive answer. Let us know the outcome, incase anyone else looks to this thread for the same reasons.
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1986 Celestron c-8 (retired)
Celestron Omni XLT 120
Meade 16x50 binoculars
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Telescopeman54
Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC.
Reged: 08/17/07
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Loc: New Hampshire
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From what I can tell there is no reason why the GotoNova will not fit EITHER of those mounts. Even if it does not fit he still has the opportunity to return it.
Steve
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Steve Forbes
6.25" f/15 Mogey/NASA refractor on GOTO GEM
6" f/15 Jaegers refractor on GOTO GEM
5.1" f/8 Burgess on CG-5 w/GOTONOVA
4" f/15 Jaegers on ORION ATLAS GOTO
2x 6" f/6 Edmund Palomar reflectors on GEMs w/ RA and DEC drives
2x 4-1/4" Edmund Palomar Jr. reflectors on GEMS w/ RA drives, (all circa 1965 - 69)
3" Edmund reflector on "EQ" mount from @1963
4" Criterion reflector with "EQ" mount from @1956.
150mm f/12 MAK w/iOptron Mini Tower
Lots of other stuff, too!
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phanfave
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Thanks Steve. I guess I'm being cautious since I can't get a solid answer on if this will work. It sounds like it will, but I also don't feel like dealing with making modifications to the mount. I may just stick with a RA drive and hand controller. I don't need a Goto mount, a simple clock drive will be fine for my uses.
Sean
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