200p Dobsonian Tracking ?

[autonm]

I have a 200p Dobsonian scope (long white scope on the standard mount)

Is it at all possible to mount this on a HQ5 mount for tracking purposes?

or has anyone got any advice on how to turn my 200p into a tracking scope?

(I dont need GOTO - just tracking)

Thanks

[Damo636]

While its possible to mount the 200p on a HEQ5 with a set of tube rings, one of these would be a cheaper solution....

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p5419_Dobsonian-EQ-platform-1---tracking-for-Your-dobsonian-up-to-60kg.html

[NGC 1502]

Here is a UK supplier of EQ platforms http://www.equatorial-platforms-uk.co.uk/home

Regards, Ed.

[russ.will]

This may seem a bit left field, but Scopes n Skies tend to have a lot of the OVL returns and random spares, because of the way Synta ship stuff.

It may be worth enquiring if they have any 200p Auto/Synscan bases.

Russell