Photo Tripod Mount for ST80

[philhas]

Any one know where I can get a tripod mount for my ST80? I just need a bar which I can screw to the tripod.

Thanks

Phil

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[RT65CB-SWL]

Hi Phil,

Before I carry on, do you have a tripod and after a mount for it?  Can you post some photos of your present setup?

I used to use my TeleVue Ranger on a Manfrotto tripod (055B) and a Manfrotto video fluid head (125RC). It was OK, but to be honest what ever I was looking at did take time for the vibrations to settle down. So I ruled out the idea of using a photography tripod and head. I opted for a SkyWatcher aluminium tripod and a Giro mound. I get some vibration, but not as bad as it was using the Manfrotto setup.

[brantuk]

If your ST80 is new'ish it should have come with an oblong shaped plastic block and metal rings instead of a metal dovetail (and rings). Underneath is a camera thread for screwing it onto a photography tripod. |if you don't have one then send FLO a query - they should be able to supply one for you.

If it's to go on a mount with a dovetail saddle then Bern at Modern Astronomy has what you'll need:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Modern-Astronomy/Dovetails-/_i.html?_fsub=2436263017 Hth

[philhas]

I have a metal dovetail setup which I made myself as the scope came on an EQ1. I use it on an AZ4 which isn't portable so would like to attach it to a Velbon photo tripod for grab and go so I guess I need the oblong block with rings to secure it to the tripod?

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[philhas]

And I forgot to say thanks for the replies!

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