Celestron AVX

[wookie1965]

I have a Skywatcher EQ5 mount but I know from quite a few people that the AVX mount is super accurate.

There is only one thing letting it down as I use long fracs I have a extension so the scope does not catch the tripod legs

Has anyone made one or know of a way to make for a AVX mount please.

[Handy_Andy]

Are you dead set on an Avx? Why not consider the skywatcher heq5 pro as an extension tube is already made for it. The heq5 also has a slightly higher payload and can be upgraded with a belt mod for even more accurate tracking. Flo even sell it prefitted if you want it from the off

[wookie1965]

The HEQ5 might be a bit heavy for me, I have had loads of problems with the EQ5 I thought a change of supplier may help.

[johngm]

If you go down the AVX route, I'm sure it wouldn't be to hard to get an extension fabricated. I purchased a 150 x  5000 length of aluminium tube for a telescope pier off the internet for £60, so im sure the size and length you want for an extension shouldn't cost that much, and a local engineering company could make it up for you.

John

[wookie1965]

40 minutes ago, johngm said:

If you go down the AVX route, I'm sure it wouldn't be to hard to get an extension fabricated. I purchased a 150 x  5000 length of aluminium tube for a telescope pier off the internet for £60, so im sure the size and length you want for an extension shouldn't cost that much, and a local engineering company could make it up for you.

John

I will have a look into that thanks.