Can you "piggy back" a spotting scope on a Maksutov?

[johngwheeler]

Hi,

I'm thinking of getting a Maksutov scope but would like to keep using my 80mm APO spotting scope for wide-field views.

Is there an easy way of attaching the spotting scope to the main scope or EQ mount, so that I can both scopes on the same mount?

If this isn't possible, is there a way to fit the spotter directly to the EQ mount via some kind of adapter (dovetail to standard tripod screw fitting)?

Thanks for any suggestions,

John

[Cornelius Varley]

You might be be to piggy back the spotting scope on the Mak  if the Mak is ring mounted. The option would be to mount the two scopes side by side using a dual mounting bar http://www.firstlightoptics.com/adm-vixen-type-v-series/adm-v-series-side-by-side-mounting-system.htmlor http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p2348_Geoptik-compact-side-by-side-mount--210-mm-spacing-.html