WO "L-Type Mount"

[goldblade1983]

Hi

This might sound like a very stupid question but here goes!

I'm almost certainly about to buy a WO GT81 for astrophotography purposes.  The scope comes with an "L-Type Mount".  I have an NEQ6.  Do I need to get some sort of bracket / converter to make it Losmunday / VIxen (and thus compatable with NEQ6) or does "L-Type Mount" actually mean Losmandy and the scope can thus be attached directly to the mount?

Thanks

Brian

[ChrisLX200]

I think you will need a pair of tube rings and a dovetail plate (in either Losmandy or Vx size depending on your mount). http://www.firstlightoptics.com/tube-rings/william-optics-90mm-cnc-tube-rings.html are the sort of rings one would normally use. It may be possible to attach the 'L' foot to a plate directly, if you can find a suitable with the correct hole spacing for it (or drill and tap it).

ChrisH

[Alien 13]

I think the WO GT81 uses a similar foot to all the others in the range and fits a vixen type saddle directly this does limit the ability to get the correct balance sometimes.

Alan

[m.tweedy]

i got the 7 inch  dovetail

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/dovetail-bars/adm-vixen-style-universal-dovetail-bars.html

and screwed it directly into the foot using the 2 holes in the bottom the foot.

absolutely solid and has the advantage of raising the telescope slightly

oh and mine is the GT81 as well.

[m.tweedy]

if you need i can take a photograph to show you.

[goldblade1983]

Wouldn't say no!

[m.tweedy]

The Green electricians tape is what i use before attaching the dovetail to stop the foot getting marked. The "Gold" comes off very easily even with an ADM.

[goldblade1983]

Cool cheers. I have a plate I used for my lx90 when it was deforked. Might just try drilling some holes through it.