· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Mounts Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 werewolf6977 Lord High Smasher Reged: 12/15/03 Loc: Hanover, Ohio Old EQ mount question here ...       #2986721 - 03/16/09 09:42 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have a non-functional Edmunds 6" Newt on a massive eq mount. The axis shafts are 1" in diameter (approx). My question is could I use the mount head (on the appropriate pier) for The Beast? It's an Apogee 6" F/8 Steel tube Achro that weighs approx 32 lbs. Any input would be appreciated. Post Extras:       werewolf6977 Lord High Smasher Reged: 12/15/03 Loc: Hanover, Ohio Re: Old EQ mount question here ... [Re: werewolf6977]       #2991297 - 03/18/09 07:15 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Surely, one of you could help me here. Post Extras:       Telescopeman54 Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC. Reged: 08/17/07 Loc: New Hampshire Re: Old EQ mount question here ... [Re: werewolf6977]       #2991327 - 03/18/09 07:27 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yes, it should work just fine. The axle shafts are indeed 1.0" OD. They are supported by Oilite bronze busshings which do an excellent job. The pipe required for your pier is 4" OD. This will be for visual use though and not photography. CS Steve Post Extras:       CHASLX200 Post Laureate Reged: 09/29/07 Loc: Tampa area Florida Re: Old EQ mount question here ... [Re: Telescopeman54]       #2991351 - 03/18/09 07:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I think it would work pretty good. Chas Post Extras:       werewolf6977 Lord High Smasher Reged: 12/15/03 Loc: Hanover, Ohio Re: Old EQ mount question here ... [Re: CHASLX200]       #2992047 - 03/19/09 06:29 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thank you very much. I'm not into AP, just visual. Wonder if I could use the legs on the orginal pier? I also wonder if it would feasible to have a Machine Shop (I live 1 block away) fab an extension for the pier. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 20 registered and 34 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Bowmoreman, bilgebay, iceblaze  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 313 Jump to *Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Celestial Events*General Astronomy* -----   Beginners Forum   General Observing and Astronomy   Outreach   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Speciality Forums* -----   Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo   NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum) and NEAIC (Northeast Astro Imaging Conference)   AstroArt   Astronomy Clubs and Star Parties   Astronomy Software & Computers   AstroWebsites   Science! Astronomy & Space Exploration, and Others   Space Rocks   Stellar Media*Swap and Shop* -----   Shop and Swap Audio Components*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements*International Year of Astronomy 2009 - Forums are now closed.* -----   IYA Archive Info CN Forums Home

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