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Upgrading to Go-to Autotracker mount?

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Stargazer Joe

Stargazer Joe

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I own an Orion SkyQuest XT10 PLUS. It has a Dobsonian base. I would really like to look at upgrading the base to a GoTo Autotracker base, but am unsure if this is doable. I'm sure more then just the base would require upgrading, such as the mounts where the tensioner knobs attach...

Anybody have experience with this? Just looking for some advice on if this is doable, and what components would require upgrading...

Regards,

Joe.

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Geoff Lister

Geoff Lister

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Hello Joe.

I have the Skywatcher Skyliner 250px Dobsonian with Synscan GOTO. The mount's interface with the optical tube is very different from the equivalent "manual" setup. It's not just a simple matter of adding motor drives and an intelligent handset.

Geoff

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