NEW GUIDE SET UP

[wackyscot]

Hi Folks, after some more consultations with various folk, I went down the road of an adapter fitted to my existing finder to attach my QHY5 - See link.

http://www.modernastronomy.com/accessories.html#accAdapters

I never knew they existed, (thanks to Pete) a saving of around £50 on the Orion mini guider. One disadvantage is I no longer have a finderscope (well maybe an electronic one) but plan on getting a red dot or telrad as a replacement possibly. Anyhoo here are a couple of pics to show the result. All I need now is a clear night to test the setup. Here's hoping the drop in weight fom my previous setup will do the trick.

I have heard various folk mentioning the flexure word with this setup - I've been assured it shouldn't be an issue, fingers crossed

DAVID

[Deneb]

I think you want to replace the spring loaded knob with something better, nice setup btw.

Nadeem.

[wackyscot]

Thanks Nadeem, I was wondering about that also maybe something like this is a better option

ScopeTeknix Universal 50mm finder bracket for all telescopes

David

[Deneb]

or maybe something like this:

Quick Release 3 - Sucherhalterung für 50mm Sucher - D=62mm

[wackyscot]

Baader Multipurpose Finder Bracket MQR III max diam 62mm [baa-13-2457020] - £77.80 : 365Astronomy: Discovery for every day!

Same as this, or can the small spring on the existing bracket be replaced??

David

[Deneb]

probably be cheaper to replace the spring loading knob.

[wackyscot]

Definately cheaper lol, ok going to rake around my astro toolbox for a replacement

Cheers

David

[adamsp123]

I explained here why and how I modded one of those spring loaded brackets

http://stargazerslounge.com/imaging-tips-tricks-techniques/95184-guiding-improvement.html

[wackyscot]

Thanks for the input guys, definately interesting and helpful

David