"For these long scopes I would opt for a good, solid GEM with a pier instead of a tripod."
Gospel!
The vibration suppression pads on the pier also make a significant improvement in, well, suppression of unwanted vibration.
Cheers,
Jim
Antares 105mm 1500 f/15 and 1300 f/13
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Posted 25 September 2007 - 01:25 PM
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Posted 25 September 2007 - 01:31 PM
A few more pictures showing details of its construction...
The focuser (optional 2-speed unit; 1-speed Crayford is standard):
The focuser (optional 2-speed unit; 1-speed Crayford is standard):
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Posted 25 September 2007 - 01:35 PM
The business end:
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Posted 25 September 2007 - 01:39 PM
Scale comparison (Orion 100ED - a 100mm, F/9 APO vs. the Antares 105/1500 at f/14-ish):
Note: the OTA on the shorter 100ED is about 3 feet long. The Antares 105/1500 *is* a monster.
Note: the OTA on the shorter 100ED is about 3 feet long. The Antares 105/1500 *is* a monster.
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Posted 25 September 2007 - 01:46 PM
Thanks Jim! Great photos of your setup! Right now I'm looking at a Vixen GPD2 mount on an Antares pier with pads. That should hold the 105mm(?) 1500mm steady enough for West Texas winds!
Ron
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Posted 25 September 2007 - 04:52 PM
I ordered mine with the old fashion rack and pinion focuser. I've been very pleased with it. I bought a plain Jane CG5 mount and it is very stable even tho its tripod mounted. Next will be an extension pier but its very usable as is.
Bonco
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Posted 26 September 2007 - 08:22 AM
OK, One last comment - I ordered the 4" 1300mm f/13 today along with a 60" pier and some other goodies! Now the wait begins! 
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Posted 26 September 2007 - 09:24 AM
OK, One last comment - I ordered the 4" 1300mm f/13 today along with a 60" pier and some other goodies! Now the wait begins!
long wait but you'll love it and Mars will be waiting for ya/.
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Posted 26 September 2007 - 11:12 AM
A few more pictures showing details of its construction...
The focuser (optional 2-speed unit; 1-speed Crayford is standard): my fouser looks differnt , do you use an extender on the focusing tube for straight through viewing ??
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