Mounting

[robwin]

Is it possible to fix a Skywatcher Equinox APO PRO Fluorite Refractors onto a Meade LX90 10" just in case a tripod is no good.

rob

[Jamie]

Is this what you are looking for??

You can get it for an 80mm scope too..

[barkis]

If you mean piggy back the flourite onto the LX90, then would have to tell you that I asked similar advice from a telescope and accessories supplier in Germany. I wanted to piggy back my ED80 on to my LX90 12" scope, and I was advised not to do so, as the LX90 was not as robust in certain areas, and it could affect the motors in time. I wrote about this on the forum here, and a few guys concurred with the advice given, others said, they had done it, but you must pay particular attention to the linear and radial balance of the telescope. Makes sense really.

I suppose it is down to the guy doing the job. His scope, his risk.

You will probably get more from others in due course.

Ron. I did not do it by the way Rob.

[barkis]

Is this what you are looking for??

You can get it for an 80mm scope too..

You beat me to it Jamie, have you had that rig on there for some time? And is yours LX 90 or 200.

Cheers. Ron.

[Jamie]

Hi Ron

I don't have my LX 10 any more but i did mount an 80mm frac on it just like the

pic i posted. (no problem as long as you balance it properly)

[GazOC]

Those new 66mm EDs would be a good option for a LX90.