· 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 JimWaterford member Reged: 01/20/09 Can you mount 9.25" Celestron SCT on MiniTower?       #2999133 - 03/22/09 10:48 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I realize a 8" optical tube would be no problem but will a 9.25" tube be OK? I really do not want to push the MiniTower beyond its capabilities. The MiniTower is great so far with my 4" refractor. Thank you & Best Regards, Jim Post Extras:       Mlehere super member Reged: 07/06/04 Loc: NE Ohio Re: Can you mount 9.25" Celestron SCT on MiniTower? [Re: JimWaterford]       #2999621 - 03/23/09 08:56 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Jim: This can be done with the 9.25 but modifications to the mount are reccomended. I sent my mount to Trapezium Telescopes in NH and had the bearings replaced with Timken bearings, grease change, gears lapped and field tested. This makes a significant difference in the performance of the mount and increases it capacity. Cost was $300 but entirely worth it. Mike Post Extras:       Telescopeman54 Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC. Reged: 08/17/07 Loc: New Hampshire Re: Can you mount 9.25" Celestron SCT on MiniTower? [Re: Mlehere]       #2999675 - 03/23/09 09:42 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Mike is only one of a number of people that have been using a C9.25 with their Mini Tower. We have at least 8 - 10 other clients that are quite happy with that set up. So, yes, it will work. At the WSP we even mounted a C11 on the Mini Tower. It was a bit much for the stock mount, but, once we replaced the bearings the owner noticed a huge difference in stability and accuracy. CS Steve Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 29 registered and 23 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: 378 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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