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tomislav
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Info on a "Auto Track" mount
#3109989 - 05/17/09 07:20 AM
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Hello, i need Your help people!
I have a 4,5" newtonian on a GEM mount, but i foud this autotrack that is on discount for about 45$
Link to Austrian shop
Unfortunately i cant find any specs or info if it will hold my newt.
Does anyone have any experience with this type of mount?
Thanks!
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Doug76
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Re: Info on a "Auto Track" mount
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#3110025 - 05/17/09 08:05 AM
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Looks like the Celestron SLT mount, which is a Goto, but otherwise similar. Since they sell a 4.5" Newt on that mount, and Skywatcher does too, on their tracking mount (which this likely is) I'd say it will probably work.
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Joe Aguiar
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Re: Info on a "Auto Track" mount
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#3110125 - 05/17/09 09:13 AM
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but make sure it comes with the hand controller or it is not going to track anything. Also how you will mount the arm to a tripod? Do you have the matching one?Make sure it will fit yours or it might be $45 wasted if they are dicontinued.
Ohh ya that looks like the SLT celestron as well,although Skywatcher makes them now too.
Joe
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tomislav
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Re: Info on a "Auto Track" mount
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#3110148 - 05/17/09 09:26 AM
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The website says that it comes with with 89mm pipe clamps, field tripod and Handbox, so i guess its a package.
Ill mod the clamps to hold my newton.
Unfortunately i cant see it firsthand, because i don't live there, but ill ask my cousin to take a look and if its true, I'm guessing its a really sweet deal for the price.
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Doug76
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Re: Info on a "Auto Track" mount
[Re: Joe Aguiar]
#3110892 - 05/17/09 04:54 PM
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but make sure it comes with the hand controller or it is not going to track anything. Also how you will mount the arm to a tripod? Do you have the matching one?Make sure it will fit yours or it might be $45 wasted if they are discontinued.
Joe
Joe, if it's like the Orion TeleTrack was, it will mount on a 3/8-16 bolt.
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