Can a flextube be mounted on an eq mount?

[WhiteShiva]

Hello,

I am looking at buying either the Skywatcher flextube 10" or the full tube 10". I don't want to get the auto or goto.

The flextube looks more appealing to me for storage and transportation. But if I wanted to use it for imaging, is it possible to put on an EQ motorised mount? (Probably EQ5 or 6)?

I know this sounds like a daft question lol, but I have learned in this hobby that people are very resourceful and do manage to do things that may not seem possible.

Allie

[Bizibilder]

If you have the solid tube Dob then it is easy: All you need are a couple of tube rings and a dovetail bar. Oh - And an EQ6!!

Not so sure about the flextube using off the shelf components - probably more trouble than its worth.

[WhiteShiva]

yeah you may be right, I was wondering whether it was an option. But probably isn't, I will still go for the flextube i think, for portability.

[John]

.... I will still go for the flextube i think, for portability.

The Flextube's weigh the same as their solid tube counterparts although the "collapsible" tube does make them more compact to store. You will most likely need to invest in a light shroud as well with an "open" tube design.

[johninderby]

Yes there's no weight saving with the Flextubes as they weigh just over 1 kg more than their solid tube versions.

You could mount one of these on a big EQ mount as they offer an optional dovetail for fitting to an EQ mount, but they are serious money.

Orion UP16 Premium UltraPortable Truss Dobsonian

http://www.scsastro.co.uk/catalogue/orion-up16-premium-ultraportable-truss-dobsonian.htm

John

[Star Gazer]

Or you could try one of these :

Equatorial Platforms: Home Page

Or one of these

What is an Equatorial Platform? - equatorial-platforms-uk

[WhiteShiva]

Or you could try one of these :

Equatorial Platforms: Home Page

Or one of these

What is an Equatorial Platform? - equatorial-platforms-uk

Those platforms seem great! Have you got one yourself?