EASY WAY TO MOUNT CPC 925. DIY

[TJExcalibur]

The Celestron CPC is a very good telescope but its very difficult to mount it onto the tripod. Holding the CPC 925 and guessing where it will line up is really frustrating and arm aching. For £6.  I made a very easy way to line it up in an instant, put in place and twist until it clicks in the slots.

1 x Round Non Slip Bar, Pub, Waiter Serving Drinks Food Tray - 35cm (14") available on Ebay 111674926500 £5-89

Make template to fit around the telescope and cut with fine blade jigsaw. 

 

Edited June 22, 2016 by TJExcalibur

[faulksy]

very nice, i take it the £61 is the celestron dedicated adaptor ?

[TJExcalibur]

3 minutes ago, faulksy said:

very nice, i take it the £61 is the celestron dedicated adaptor ?

Read it again. But to help i have inserted a full stop.

[faulksy]

thought it said £61 sorry for trying to help

[TJExcalibur]

15 hours ago, faulksy said:

thought it said £61 sorry for trying to help

No need for an apology, I read it through again and it was confusing.

[Linda]

Very nice solution. Cheap and effective.

I chose to buy the C8, because it is just a little lighter to handle than it's bigger brother. Although the 9,25 has better reviews.

[lguise]

Now that looks a great idea! Sadly the trays have gone up over the years now £7.00 in 2021, but still a bargain. Hope I can cut it as neat as you have!

[lguise]

Tray arrived, cut and in place. Landed straight on the centre stud first time and 3 out of 3 to check! Brilliant idea, hated sliding it around in the dark to locate the centre.

I would highly recommend this to anyone using a CPC in altaz mode.

Many thanks to TJExcaliibur for posting all those years ago!

[Andy ES]

1 hour ago, lguise said:

Tray arrived, cut and in place. Landed straight on the centre stud first time and 3 out of 3 to check! Brilliant idea, hated sliding it around in the dark to locate the centre.

I would highly recommend this to anyone using a CPC in altaz mode.

Many thanks to TJExcaliibur for posting all those years ago!

 

Think I’ll give this a try as well thanks