Weights and Measures

[Stu1smartcookie]

Just to prove that i did make the AZ5 work with my 200p ... i gave it first light last weekend ... it was very steady but there was some irritating vibrations , although the scope did settle quickly . 

But , i am purchasing another , smaller scope to use with my AZ5 ... lol i cropped the photo a bit too aggressively , sorry ... but it sits on an EQ5 tripod which is adapted to take the AZ5 mount head . 

I certainly would NOT use this set up on a breezy night 

[wookie1965]

I used to have a 200p on the EQ5 mount never had a problem well once the EQ5 was fixed but after that it was brilliant hit every target.

[Stu1smartcookie]

Have to say , i am quite impressed when the scope is mounted on my EQ5 . I've tried it using tracking motors and it works perfectly . 

[RT65CB-SWL]

On 19/01/2021 at 11:54, Stu1smartcookie said:

...because i'm totally fed up not being able to use the scope at all recently because of the weather . At least with an Alt Az i can set up very quickly . 

Same here! 

Now I got to save up for a Berlebach tripod, or maybe a surveyors tripod, (or two), for these...

and as long as I don't fully extend the legs, the aluminium tripods are ok.