Rowan AZ100 Mount Owners Thread

[Solar B]

Yes indeed I've got an unused 28 

[John]

The AZ100 has an EQ6 fitting. That's why FLO loaned me the 2nd Uni 28 - mine is HEQ5.

@johninderby converted his to dual fitting I think.

[johninderby]

Indeed I did. 🙂

 

[garryblueboy]

Added a Berlebach Planet tripod to the AZ100 very happy with the set up 

[JeremyS]

58 minutes ago, garryblueboy said:

Added a Berlebach Planet tripod to the AZ100 very happy with the set up 

A marriage made in heaven Garry! Stunning!

[teoria_del_big_bang]

Wow, thats looks stunning.

Steve

[garryblueboy]

Thanks Guys Im very pleased 

[parallaxerr]

Gents,

I wonder if any of you would happen to have a photo of the bottom face of the AZ100 and know the outer diameter at the base? Is the base machined flat or does it have any steps/shoulders and if so what diameter are the shoulders?

Basically trying to figure out if I can fit it to my pier extension which is for the Orion SVP, same as EQ5 I believe. It's 100mm OD and fortunately there is ~17mm through hole so the required M12 bolt wont be a problem, just want to check that it will sit flat because there's a small step in it with a diameter of about 85mm. So, the AZ100 would ideally be flat bottomed and either less than or a good bit larger than 85mm OD (looks quite a bit larger).

The north peg is removable so no problem there.

Thanks.

 

Edited May 30, 2020 by parallaxerr

[Stu]

2 minutes ago, parallaxerr said:

Gents,

I wonder if any of you would happen to have a photo of the bottom face of the AZ100 and know the outer diameter at the base? Is the base machined flat or does it have any steps/shoulders and if so what diameter are the shoulders?

Basically trying to figure out if I can fit it to my pier extension which is for the Orion SVP, same as EQ5 I believe. It's 100mm OD and fortunately there is ~17mm through hole so the required M12 bolt wont be a problem, just want to check that it will sit flat because there's a small step in it with a diameter of about 85mm. So, the AZ100 would ideally be flat bottomed and either less than or a good bit larger than 85mm OD (looks quite a bit larger).

The north peg is removable so no problem there.

Thanks.

 

Some potentially useful pics here:

The base is 100mm across but is not flat. Haven’t measured across the centre part unfortunately and my scopes are on it right now. 

[parallaxerr]

Ah those pics help a lot, thanks Stu.

If the base is 100mm diameter then it appears the step/protrusion is about 65mm OD. Though it's not possible to determine the height of it.

It look like the stepped down diameter of ~65mm would sit in the recess of my top plate, but with only minimal land.

 

Edited May 30, 2020 by parallaxerr

[johninderby]

This pic may help.

[parallaxerr]

Postie had to flex some muscles to deliver this heavy load today...I've paid my fees, can I enter the AZ100 owners club lounge now?

Thanks to @Stu for the AZ6 top plate too, perfect post timing. 

Shame I can't mount my scope. Silly cheap SW/Celestron dovetail with sticky outy bolts wont go in the saddle. Back to Flo for more £££

Edited June 10, 2020 by parallaxerr

[johninderby]

Welcome to the club. 🙂

Chunky littlr beast isn’t it.  You need to ger some low profile head bolts now for the counterweight flange. 

[John]

What, no wood ??????

 

[Alan White]

Now that's nice @parallaxerr, I knew you would blink.
Please let us all know how you get on with it.
 

[johninderby]

6 minutes ago, John said:

What, no wood ??????

 

Of course we all know it deserves a Berlebach tripod. 😁😁😁

We just have to make him understand that. 😁

[parallaxerr]

9 minutes ago, johninderby said:

Welcome to the club. 🙂

Chunky littlr beast isn’t it.  You need to ger some low profile head bolts now for the counterweight flange. 

Chunky indeed John. Took me by surprise when I opened the package, researching all the dimensions and even looking at pictures doesn't give you an appreciation for the heft of the AZ100.

8 minutes ago, John said:

What, no wood ??????

 

Not yet John, the savings account is still in shock, plus now I need a new dovetail so may as well go Losmandy and CNC rings! I'll be machining the top plate down and painting black so it's all one diameter, should be pretty sleek. A Berlebach may come in time.

6 minutes ago, Alan White said:

Now that's nice @parallaxerr, I knew you would blink.
Please let us all know how you get on with it.
 

You know me well Alan, the matchsticks stood no chance!!!

[Alan White]

3 minutes ago, johninderby said:

Of course we all know it deserves a Berlebach tripod. 😁😁😁

We just have to make him understand that. 😁

 

12 minutes ago, John said:

What, no wood ??????

 

Chaps, it's always good to be different.......

 

[John]

Just now, Alan White said:

 

Chaps, it's always good to be different.......

 

True !

My T-Rex alt-az is still on a steel tripod and is working splendidly

[parallaxerr]

Well I managed to counterbore the dovetail with a cone drill and drop some socket caps in to get the scope mounted

The slow motion  cable length is perfect, placing the knobs right next to the focuser.

 

[Alan White]

A question for all you lucky AZ100 Owners, a measurement if you would be so kind?
What is the measurement from base to centre point (Horizontal).

Looking at how much taller than my Altair Sabre one would be.

[johninderby]

About 240mm.

[Alan White]

Thanks so much John 👍

Just been and measured the Sabre on the Pier, exactly 140 mm, so would rise by 100 mm.
 

Edited June 11, 2020 by Alan White

[omo]

2 hours ago, Alan White said:

A question for all you lucky AZ100 Owners, a measurement if you would be so kind?
What is the measurement from base to centre point (Horizontal).

Looking at how much taller than my Altair Sabre one would be.

Where I saw a difference Alan was over the width as my fracs can now hit the tripod (i have solved this now). But will it matter with your shiny new pier?

 

@parallaxerr Looking very nice, i hope you enjoy the mount as much as the rest of us seem to be 👍

[parallaxerr]

Got the EQ6 top plate machined down today to match the Orion pillar and AZ100 O.D. of 100mm. Just needs a lick of paint now.

Also replaced the socket cap screws with some knobs to make assembly/disassembly easier. Turning out nice I think.