· 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 prestonrich professor emeritus Reged: 12/01/07 Loc: Washington DC Mayland suburbs What altaz pushto mount for AT152       #5416481 - 09/12/12 12:38 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Would like to mount an AT152 refractor and an Onyx80 on a smooth pushto mount for visual only. Suggestions? Post Extras:       Jim7728 Postmaster Reged: 04/10/05 Loc: Stoop Landing Observatory, NYC Re: What altaz pushto mount for AT152 [Re: prestonrich]       #5416783 - 09/12/12 07:41 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   ES Twilight II or Giro III which I'd give it a slight edge over the Tw-II due to better bearing design, in my experience. Either way, I think the AT152 needs more counterweight than a Onyx 80 for smoother azimuth motions, but should do fine. Post Extras:       dakota super member Reged: 12/11/11 Loc: SD (God's Country) Re: What altaz pushto mount for AT152 [Re: Jim7728]       #5417087 - 09/12/12 11:25 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Canadian Telescopes Duo T Mount. This mount gives you the ability to add counterweights (in addition to the 80mm)to balance the AT152. Post Extras:       Ebbisham member Reged: 10/02/10 Loc: Surrey, Uk Re: What altaz pushto mount for AT152 [Re: dakota]       #5417390 - 09/12/12 02:10 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Giro replaced the Giro III with the improved Ercole that takes even more weight. Post Extras:       seattlepete super member Reged: 01/29/12 Loc: Uh...seattle. Re: What altaz pushto mount for AT152 [Re: Ebbisham]       #5417493 - 09/12/12 03:15 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   So, how do I get one of those Ercoles? I have a Unistar Deluxe which I love but always wanted a Giro. Post Extras:       Ebbisham member Reged: 10/02/10 Loc: Surrey, Uk Re: What altaz pushto mount for AT152 [Re: seattlepete]       #5417648 - 09/12/12 04:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I think they are only available from Germany at the moment, you can try either APM or TS https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/language/en/info/p4202_GIRO-ERCOLE-Azimutale-Montierung-bis-30kg---Fotostativanschluss.html Post Extras:       seattlepete super member Reged: 01/29/12 Loc: Uh...seattle. Re: What altaz pushto mount for AT152 [Re: Ebbisham]       #5417676 - 09/12/12 04:56 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yes...Lutes from APM just emailed me a price quote...now I just gotta sell one of my Delos to fund it. Post Extras:       doctordub Pooh-Bah Reged: 01/11/06 Loc: New Rochelle, New York Re: What altaz pushto mount for AT152 [Re: seattlepete]       #5420151 - 09/13/12 10:46 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I use a Stellarvue MG2 wich JMI can add encoders. 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