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[Omniverse]

I just received my ASIAir Plus and noticed I don't have a way to attach the ASI to my scope with the included dovetail mount. 

 

Would a finder scope mount work for this? I don't currently have one on my Celestron 8SE so I'm not sure how to match one so that it fits with this included mounting bracket. 

 

Included Bracket: https://telescopesca...iairpro-bracket

 

I'm looking at something like this provided that the screw spacing for mounting it to the OTA is correct: https://telescopesca...ovetail-bracket

 

I'm open to any other ideas that you guys have. 

 

Thank you,

 

 

 

 

[DeepSky Di]

That looks like the one I got from Agena: https://agenaastro.c...nder-xfurb.html

 

I liked the slots as they give more flexibility.

 

I also found this red ZWO one later: https://www.highpoin...siair-pro-fs-ii

[Tfer]

I’d be careful adding any weight to your 8SE. That mount is at its limit with just the OTA.

[Omniverse]

I’d be careful adding any weight to your 8SE. That mount is at its limit with just the OTA.

Agreed. I'm currently looking at new mounts but I'm taking my time. I likely wont use the ASIAir system until I get the new mount. 

[Omniverse]

That looks like the one I got from Agena: https://agenaastro.c...nder-xfurb.html

 

I liked the slots as they give more flexibility.

 

I also found this red ZWO one later: https://www.highpoin...siair-pro-fs-ii

That's good to know about the black one. Its the most promising at the moment. 

 

I looked at the red one initially, but the holes don't line up to the mount holes on my OTA, otherwise it would be perfect! 

[Tfer]

Agreed. I'm currently looking at new mounts but I'm taking my time. I likely wont use the ASIAir system until I get the new mount.

Some Velcro in the top of the mount should do. Just keep it off of the arm.

[alphatripleplus]

Moving from EAA to Equipment for a potentially better fit.