Karr24
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Looking for a cheap mount. And recommendations?
#5610337 - 01/07/13 02:31 PM
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I am looking for a cheap but sturdy mount for my scope: Orion ED80T CF that will allow me to just throw it on and go without all the hassles of taking apart the Atlas. Just wanted to get a few suggestions.
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Paco_Grande
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Re: Looking for a cheap mount. And recommendations?
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#5610532 - 01/07/13 04:24 PM
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Pat at home
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Modified AZ3 maybe?
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Karr24
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Re: Looking for a cheap mount. And recommendations?
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#5610655 - 01/07/13 06:17 PM
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That wood mount is nice. Wife might even let me keep it set up inside 
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mjt24073
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Re: Looking for a cheap mount. And recommendations?
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#5610909 - 01/07/13 09:07 PM
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If you like EQ mounts, I would suggest the EQ3. I use one for my TV85 and it is great with that size of scope. The optional RA drive will let it track as well.
Mike
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mdowns
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Re: Looking for a cheap mount. And recommendations?
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#5610920 - 01/07/13 09:16 PM
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The cg4 will work nicely,easy to carry and inexpensive.I've had two and liked them both.
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beatlejuice
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Re: Looking for a cheap mount. And recommendations?
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#5611278 - 01/08/13 01:10 AM
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I have a CG4 and I love it for my 120 but I think that the AT Voyager that I have is a better option for grab n go. I am going to get an ED80 soon and the Voyager will be my mount of choice for it most of the time.
You already have a nice Equatorial so I think than an easy to use Alt-Az will give you more options.
Eric
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JimmyK
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#5612718 - 01/08/13 09:06 PM
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Greetings,
I just added a Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Az Mount with Tripod and was surprised that it handles my 100mm APO pretty nicely. Slight vibration while focus or skew but a very quick recovery @ roughly 2 seconds. Your scope is lighter and shorter and would no doubt do great. I got a little time out of the backyard a couple of nights ago and was quite pleased first light on this mount.
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Re: Looking for a cheap mount. And recommendations?
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#5613597 - 01/09/13 12:01 PM
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Orion Versago 11, Porta mount, DA.
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Karr24
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Re: Looking for a cheap mount. And recommendations?
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#5614676 - 01/09/13 11:06 PM
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Thanks for all the ideas. Much to consider. I like options
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Geo.
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#5620879 - 01/13/13 02:07 PM
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Used manual CG-5, $100. Best value for the money.
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orion61
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#5621642 - 01/13/13 08:45 PM
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Where can you get a G-5 for $100.00?
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orlyandico
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#5622095 - 01/14/13 04:33 AM
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why from George of course 
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Jon Isaacs
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Re: Looking for a cheap mount. And recommendations?
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#5622226 - 01/14/13 07:53 AM
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Where can you get a G-5 for $100.00?
They are around but for $100, it will be the older CG-5 with the aluminum legs etc. If you are looking for a mount that is easier to setup and observe with than your Atlas, a smaller GEM is only going to get you part way there.
For an 80mm refractor, an alt-az mount like the Portamount, Voyagers is about as easy and as portable as it gets.
Jon
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