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pugliano
member

Reged: 06/16/11

Alt-az mount for 12 pound refractor?
#5552166 - 12/03/12 02:35 PM

I'm considering getting the Celestron Omni 120 XLT (a 12 pound refractor), but I hate EQ mounts and want to use it on a simple, sturdy alt-az mount. Will this scope fit on something like a Voyager mount, or does someone make an alt-az mount that can handle a long FL refractor?

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kevint1
sage

Reged: 04/19/11

Loc: W. Michigan, USA

Re: Alt-az mount for 12 pound refractor? new

[Re: pugliano]
#5552354 - 12/03/12 04:22 PM

Take a look at the Desert Sky Astro DSV-2 mount.

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Bill Barlow
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 12/03/07

Loc: Overland Park KS

Re: Alt-az mount for 12 pound refractor? new

[Re: pugliano]
#5552754 - 12/03/12 08:22 PM

The Universal Astronomics Unistar deluxe altaz mount mated with a medium field tripod would be excellent for a 12 pound refractor. I own 3 UA Unistar mounts and they are smooth and steady to use with my scopes ranging from a 4" refractor to a C14.

Bill

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zjc26138
Loved By All

Reged: 02/24/05

Loc: Mingo Junction, Ohio

Re: Alt-az mount for 12 pound refractor? new

[Re: Bill Barlow]
#5552997 - 12/03/12 10:29 PM

Another vote for the Universal Astronomics mounts. I have a Macro Star Delux on a surveyors tripod. It's the perfect match for with my Meade 102 and my TMB 130.

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