LLEEGE
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Reged: 03/03/05
Loc: Cloud-chester,NY
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If I was looking for a cheap, premium mount.......
#2981180 - 03/13/09 09:55 AM
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I'd be all over this!!!!!
I'm not affiliated with the seller, just as heads up cuz I doubt it will last long!
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Jeff Morgan
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Reged: 09/28/03
Loc: Prescott, AZ
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Re: If I was looking for a cheap, premium mount...
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#2981202 - 03/13/09 10:05 AM
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I saw that too. If I hadn't just bought my Schaefer mount I would be all over that. I'm wondering what the latitude restriction is all about. It looks like a standard GEM, not a fork mount on a wedge.
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LLEEGE
True Blue
Reged: 03/03/05
Loc: Cloud-chester,NY
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Re: If I was looking for a cheap, premium mount...
[Re: Jeff Morgan]
#2981271 - 03/13/09 10:37 AM
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The MI's cradle only allows for +/- 5° adjustment. New cradles can be ordered for different latitudes from MI. I think they are ~$200.
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Doug D.
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/23/05
Loc: Virginia
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Re: If I was looking for a cheap, premium mount...
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#2981279 - 03/13/09 10:43 AM
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Boy, that is tempting. What a beautiful mount. But I'm looking forward to my first GOTO and just got my e-mail invite from Daleen to place an order for a Mach 1. Good thing - I'd be all over this one too....
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EricJD
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 07/24/07
Loc: Chesapeake VA
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Re: If I was looking for a cheap, premium mount...
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#2981801 - 03/13/09 03:09 PM
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Your definition of cheap is a little different than mine.
Edited by EricJD (03/13/09 03:09 PM)
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LLEEGE
True Blue
Reged: 03/03/05
Loc: Cloud-chester,NY
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Re: If I was looking for a cheap, premium mount...
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#2981942 - 03/13/09 04:29 PM
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Your definition of cheap is a little different than mine.
Premium was the key word. 
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fetoma
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 09/26/06
Loc: Southern New Jersey
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Re: If I was looking for a cheap, premium mount...
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#2981971 - 03/13/09 04:49 PM
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I saw that too. It sure is a beauty. Add another $1600 for the Gemini, and you got that beauty for $4200!!!
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NHRob
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Reged: 08/27/04
Loc: New Hampshire
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#2982979 - 03/14/09 07:04 AM
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I owned that same package years ago. The rock of Gibralter!
Great mount.
Rob
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Dr Morbius
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Reged: 02/06/07
Loc: ManorvilleNY-but not for long
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#2983391 - 03/14/09 12:42 PM
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Good price, indeed !! 
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DeanS
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 07/12/05
Loc: Central Kentucky
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#2983940 - 03/14/09 05:40 PM
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I'm pretty sure you cannot add the goto to this mount.
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Gordon Rayner
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 03/24/07
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Re: If I was looking for a cheap, premium mount...
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#2999290 - 03/23/09 12:44 AM
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What is the "Gemini" ? I have a pillowblock style Byers Series II, with 11.xx" gear, in parts , which lacks the lattitude -dependent side plates, for completion. It has drive motors, but no GoTo. I acquired it from E. Byers in trade. I have been considering if it would make a good push-to, or?? It is quite heavy-duty, more than I can use, or care to transport. Is Gemini a go-to conversion/addition?
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Telescopeman54
Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC.
Reged: 08/17/07
Loc: New Hampshire
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Re: If I was looking for a cheap, premium mount...
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#2999692 - 03/23/09 09:54 AM
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How about AFFORDABLE instead of CHEAP? The latter is such a demeaning term.
What are you looking for in a mount? Is it GOTO, or GEM or portability or all of the above? What OTA do you wish to use? Is this permanent or something that needs to move around? These will help to get more precise recommendations.
By the way, if I had the funds available for that MI-250 I'd be all over it. I am certain that I could modify it into a GOTO with a little effort.
CS
Steve
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jrcrilly
Refractor wienie no more
Reged: 04/30/03
Loc: NE Ohio
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Re: If I was looking for a cheap, premium mount...
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#2999726 - 03/23/09 10:20 AM
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By the way, if I had the funds available for that MI-250 I'd be all over it. I am certain that I could modify it into a GOTO with a little effort.
It could be done, but most folks consider a changeover from a tangent arm DEC drive to a full motion worm drive to require more than a little effort (and expense) - and only after that can motors and a controller be added. It'd be cheaper and easier to just buy the later model instead.
It would, of course, be a very good value if purchased for use as it is.
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LLEEGE
True Blue
Reged: 03/03/05
Loc: Cloud-chester,NY
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Re: If I was looking for a cheap, premium mount...
[Re: Telescopeman54]
#2999752 - 03/23/09 10:41 AM
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How about AFFORDABLE instead of CHEAP? The latter is such a demeaning term.
It depends on the context it is being used. If I were talking quality, that would be a different story. Considering the included accessories, I'd say cheap is a good term in this context. Do I dare say it's a "steal"?
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