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What about Losmandy G11 mounts? Do they rotate more than Atlas EQ-G? I don't want to buy Losmandy because it cost too much for my needs. Edit: From Losmandy web site, azimuth adjustments is ± 8.5°. How much does Atlas EQ-G rotate?

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The Atlas gives you about the same. All the GEMS I'm familiar with give you about 15 degrees total azimuth adjustment. We have to be able to lock the azimuth axis down against that alignment pin, so our mounts will hold alignment and track properly. The diameter of the base and the geometry of the azimuth bolts sets the limit. The azimuth pin for the Atlas is 45mm from the centerline of the mount.

There are two things you can try: 1) Simply unscrew the alignment pin and depend on friction to hold the mount in place. Or 2), Try the Atlas 8-inch extension. It works the same way. It does not have an azimuth pin and depends on friction as well.

To be honest, most of us just get used to shifting the tripod.

Take care,

Ron

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