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[Madeofducktape]

I am considering giving my classic C-8 a spin in Alt-az mode. But when I remove the fork mount base from the wedge, the mounting holes don't seem to align with the holes on the base of the tripod. Is a different adapter plated needed for this? Or just a different tripod? Clear skies!

[SoCalPaul]

Or just drill holes in the tripod top-plate where they are needed?

 

Clear skies,

Paul

[Madeofducktape]

Thats almost too logical!

Or just drill holes in the tripod top-plate where they are needed?

Clear skies,
Paul

[JimK]

I am considering giving my classic C-8 a spin in Alt-az mode. But when I remove the fork mount base from the wedge, the mounting holes don't seem to align with the holes on the base of the tripod. Is a different adapter plated needed for this? Or just a different tripod? Clear skies!

A long time ago, I asked Celestron support about this (for my orange tube C-8 and rigid tripod).  I was told that only the scope center bolt is used for alt-az use, and my mine was a common 1/4-20 bolt.  I found one long enough to work, still have it, but rarely use it, for I prefer the one knob (RA) for following an object.

 

edited to correct typo/autocorrect

Edited by JimK, 05 May 2025 - 09:08 PM.

[Madeofducktape]

I'll give that a try, thanks!

A long time ago, I asked Celestron support about this (for my orange tube C-8 and rigid tripod). I was told that only the scope center bolt is used for alt-az use, and my was a common 1/4-20 bolt. I found one long enough to work, still have it, but rarely use it, for I prefer the one knob (RA) for following an object.