Deep13
Carpal Tunnel
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: charles genovese]
#3709069 - 03/27/10 07:37 PM
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Cave observatory "binocular mount"
LOL
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niteskystargazer
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 10/05/09
Loc: 41-43'-28" N 87-42'-39" W
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: charles genovese]
#3712451 - 03/29/10 12:25 PM
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Charles Genovese,
 , that's some Binocular Mount.
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Tom
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rwiederrich
Goldfinger
Reged: 11/17/05
Loc: Always Dark skies of Belfair W...
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: charles genovese]
#3713195 - 03/29/10 06:50 PM
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Cave observatory "binocular mount"
I wish I had 3 of those counterweights..I only have one.
You need a bigger scope for that mount..... 
Rob
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charles genovese
sage
Reged: 02/04/06
Loc: Madisonville Louisiana
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: rwiederrich]
#3713675 - 03/29/10 10:23 PM
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Oh I have the 16" f/6 that came with it(and a 16" f/4.5 I need to make rotating rings for)but I havn't gotten around to restoring the OTA. primary looks OK (needs recoating) but I just can't get into yhe 175# OTA with a 55# 3 1/2" thick piece of glass. ( have 200# of counterweights)
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rwiederrich
Goldfinger
Reged: 11/17/05
Loc: Always Dark skies of Belfair W...
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: charles genovese]
#3714296 - 03/30/10 09:15 AM
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Oh I have the 16" f/6 that came with it(and a 16" f/4.5 I need to make rotating rings for)but I havn't gotten around to restoring the OTA. primary looks OK (needs recoating) but I just can't get into yhe 175# OTA with a 55# 3 1/2" thick piece of glass. ( have 200# of counterweights)
The science professor who gave me mine kept the 16" scope and converted it into a Dob. I'd shure love to get a hold of a 3.5" thick 16" mirror for my new project...weight isn't an issue.
I'm using my heavely modified Cave OB series GEM for my homemade 10"f/15 refractor....
Rob
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charles genovese
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Reged: 02/04/06
Loc: Madisonville Louisiana
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
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#3715892 - 03/30/10 11:18 PM
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Rob- interested in the Cave mirror? I would consider selling the OTA or parts
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ottovonrotton
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Reged: 01/01/09
Loc: Where is Port Perry?
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: charles genovese]
#3720801 - 04/02/10 01:21 PM Attachment (283 downloads)
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The Human Mount.........
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skybsd
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Reged: 02/01/08
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: ottovonrotton]
#3720844 - 04/02/10 01:35 PM
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Now THAT'S what I call value for money!
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skybsd
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The Human Mount.........
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chuckscap
professor emeritus
Reged: 07/18/09
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO USA
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: skybsd]
#3733509 - 04/08/10 08:48 PM
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My new mount ...
Chuck
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skybsd
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Reged: 02/01/08
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
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#3733906 - 04/09/10 02:23 AM
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Hello Chuck,
That's the Parallax Instruments 150 you were refitting with Gemini, is it not?
Looks great.
How successful was the Gemini refit?
Regards,
skybsd
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chuckscap
professor emeritus
Reged: 07/18/09
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO USA
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
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#3734050 - 04/09/10 05:56 AM
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Yes, thanks! My Mewlon 250 is going to be too small lol need a bigger scope! That tiny thing bolted to the top of the saddle plate is a 12" Robin Casady dovetail saddle. The Gemini with Maxon motor retrofit is back ordered. I ordered it about a month ago, it's still 3 months out.
Two more pictures with my Mewlon 250 on it. Either the pier's too high or I definitely need a bigger scope!
Chuck
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dbjohnso67
newbie
Reged: 04/18/10
Loc: Illinois
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: Charlie Hein]
#3770314 - 04/26/10 08:14 PM Attachment (157 downloads)
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Just a pic of the R200SS on the Atlas
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guyinthesky
professor emeritus
Reged: 04/13/07
Loc: western ma.
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
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#3776480 - 04/29/10 08:19 PM Attachment (161 downloads)
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losmandy gm-8 on 8" cement pier.
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guyinthesky
professor emeritus
Reged: 04/13/07
Loc: western ma.
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
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#3776496 - 04/29/10 08:24 PM Attachment (140 downloads)
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another gm-8 pic.
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nemo129
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 01/03/10
Loc: WMass
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: guyinthesky]
#3776506 - 04/29/10 08:29 PM
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John,
Do you cary the gm-8 out for each observing session, or just cover it over during non-use?
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skybsd
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Reged: 02/01/08
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: guyinthesky]
#3777030 - 04/30/10 02:12 AM
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Hello,
Nice set up there..,
Love the skies in the background, too!
Regards,
skybsd
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guyinthesky
professor emeritus
Reged: 04/13/07
Loc: western ma.
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: nemo129]
#3777889 - 04/30/10 01:16 PM
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John,
Do you cary the gm-8 out for each observing session, or just cover it over during non-use?
hi, i have rollaway shed and pier. its a tiny one, 36x32 base. it all 2x4 construction/insulated with pink styro. i built it for my cg5 and scope, and now with the gm-8 the scope wont fit. im hoping when i get the g-11 it will clear the roof or i will have to buy taller wheels! i only carry in the scope and ep/cam box . john
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nemo129
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 01/03/10
Loc: WMass
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: guyinthesky]
#3777946 - 04/30/10 01:42 PM
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John,
Thanks, it was not clear from your pictures that you have an enclosure for the pier...great sky shots though!!
Did your G-11 show up yet? I bet that will keep you busy for a while! 
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guyinthesky
professor emeritus
Reged: 04/13/07
Loc: western ma.
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: nemo129]
#3779897 - 05/01/10 03:18 PM Attachment (198 downloads)
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yes! it came today im all tingling with excitement, got it on the pier, but also waiting for the clouds to show up. i bought the stock g-11, once im sure everything works i will transfer the gemini from the gm8 to the 11. anyone need a g11 tripod? it would be nice to sell to to a local astronomer cheap instead of ebay. here is a pic of them side by side. john
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nemo129
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 01/03/10
Loc: WMass
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Re: Post a picture of your mount!! (Part 3)
[Re: guyinthesky]
#3780414 - 05/01/10 10:11 PM
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John,
Nice picture...the G11 is just a bit beefier!  I am not sure my CGEM would fit on a Losmandy tripod, but I agree it would be better to do a local deal and skip the shipping and eBay experience.
Lots of clouds here tonite...they chased me in last night after a decent first light on my new refractor..it would be a nice finder for your TEC 140!!
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