Giro mini -> Dovetail help

[GarethA]

Am having a bit of a rearrange of mounts and now want to attach a standard dovetail rail to my giro mini.

I suppose I could phone Teleskop-Service on Monday but if anyone can suggest exactly the right bit to attach "here" - and if they're available without ordering from abroad I'd be grateful.

[MjrTom]

Looks like you are missing the saddle. Personally I use the ADM vixen saddle designed for the Sky-tee2 from FLO which has the 35mm M6 bolt spacing.

Would directly link you but replying via my phone.

Hope that helps

[m.tweedy]

I am certain that this is what you need

First Light Optics - Vixen-type saddle for Astrotrac TH3010 Head

FLO will keep you right

[MjrTom]

That should do the job if the bolt spacing is correct.

I use one of thse with my Giro mount

First Light Optics - ADM Vixen-style Saddle

[GarethA]

Thanks guys - they both look like they'll do the job - the bolt spacing is 35mm.

Considering I'll only be using it with small OTAs I'll probably go for the astrotrac saddle.

[AndyH]

Thanks guys - they both look like they'll do the job - the bolt spacing is 35mm.

Considering I'll only be using it with small OTAs I'll probably go for the astrotrac saddle.

I had the very same saddle bought from Telescope Service some years back. Whilst I have a bigger version now, to carry my heavier scopes, you'll be very pleased with this one.

Andy.

[m.tweedy]

I had the very same saddle bought from Telescope Service some years back. Whilst I have a bigger version now, to carry my heavier scopes, you'll be very pleased with this one.

Andy.

The astrotrac one I bought direct from astrotrac is branded TS anyway so they must be the same

[GarethA]

Thanks for the confirmation - order placed with FLO.