Tube rings for skymax 127

[Andyfx]

Hi, does anyone know what size tube rings would fit the Skymax 127, and where I cold buy these cheaply? I have purchased one and want to fit it to my existing synscan goto mount.

Cheers

[MikeWilson]

You've literally just purchased a Mak127?

It has a Dovetail attached to it. That will attach directly to your Synscan mount without the need for any rings.

[Black Knight]

Actually the dovetail fitted to my Skymax 127 wouldn't fit the mount. I bought one of these from FLO First Light Optics - Replacement mounting bar for Skywatcher Skymax 127 OTA. Did the job perfectly. Simply fits in place of the supplied "wrong way up" dovetail. Holes are in the right place too .

[JamesF]

I think you want rings about 145mm diameter, but no-one does them. The easiest solution might be to get a pair of 150mm rings and pad out the internal face to fit, though I believe a few people have used 140mm rings by removing the padding and cleaning up the inner face, then re-lining it with insulting tape, or by replacing the locking bolts with longer ones.

James

[Andyfx]

Yep sorry I should have been a bit clearer. All I would like to do is ensure that the orientation of the tube is correct, because if I use the existing dovetail on the tube then this will be mounted on the side. I am guessing that tube rings would be an idea or simple drill new holes and re-mount the bracket....

[JamesF]

Why does the orientation of the OTA make a difference?

James

[Andyfx]

Just so the red dot finder is correctly located on top of the tube is all

[russ]

Andy, checkout this thread:

http://stargazerslounge.com/equipment-help/150832-attaching-small-mak-az4.html

Identical conversation taking place for someone with the Skymax 102. I bought an L Bracket for my 127 as detailed in the other thread.

[JamesF]

I think the only "correct" place for the RDF is where it's convenient to use

However, it may be less hassle just to put a second finder bracket on in the position you'd like to have the RDF when it's on the mount.

James

[Black Knight]

I think the only "correct" place for the RDF is where it's convenient to use

However, it may be less hassle just to put a second finder bracket on in the position you'd like to have the RDF when it's on the mount.

James

I was going to suggest the same. It's what I intend to do ... when I get around to it

[MikeWilson]

Tube rings won't change the orientation at all, other than to displace it slightly by the width of the rings in the same way that having a super thick dovetail would.

[spaceboy]

Super strong double sided foam and a finder shoe off astroboot and stick the finder where ever you want it. RDF are well light so I don't see any issues.

[SiriusB]

Hi Andy,

Rings are indeed available to fit the skymax 127- Orion usa do some, check there website:

Orion Telescopes: 144mm ID Orion Telescope Tube Rings

I think someone is a UK dealer for Orion USA?

I like the versatility of rings, so i know where your coming from- i had to find some to fit my Mak to an az3.

Alternately if you can find some skywatcher 140mm rings, after much patient filing these will fit- only tried this as i had a spare set kicking around.

I'd recommend the Orion ones, it really is a lota work to save a few shekels

Ps. Definitely don't recommend drilling any extra holes in your ota to relocate the dovetail- potentially a receipe for disaster:eek:

[Helen]

Here are the 144 rings Orion Telescope Tube Rings. - SCS Astro. Would they also work for an ETX125 I wonder...

Helen

[SiriusB]

I suspect they would, you'd need someone to measure the etx's tube dia?.

Skymax is 143mm +/-0.5mm

[Helen]

I suspect they would, you'd need someone to measure the etx's tube dia?.

Skymax is 143mm +/-0.5mm

Thanks

Helen

[Andyfx]

Superb, thanks everyone!

[g0ibi]

I'm going to buy a Telrad finder to use on my MAK127 when using the SW Goto mount and just leave the RDF off!