EQ5 with an 8" CC?

[Stu1smartcookie]

Hi ... i have just taken delivery although i havent opened it yet , of a TS Optics 8" CC .. would it be ok on an EQ5 ? or should i go for a skytee ... i would like the EQ mount as its very practical > Anything larger is unfortunately out of the question for me at this time. 

[johninderby]

Neil is using his CC8” on an EQ5.

 

Edited March 4, 2022 by johninderby

[ShrewView]

I use mine on one but it does feel a little on the limit sometimes. So far so good though.

[Stu1smartcookie]

Thank you both for your comments , I bought the mount … I’ve just unboxed the scope … wow ! What a beauty. 
 

[johninderby]

Must not comment on the scope, must not comment on the scope. 😁😁

[Stu1smartcookie]

Go on , you know you want to John 

loving the little knob on the scope cover 

Edited March 4, 2022 by Stu1smartcookie

[johninderby]

If you want to lighten the scope a bit you can move the vixen dovetail to the bottom and leave the Losmamdy one off. Will save a kg or more. 

[Stu1smartcookie]

Yes I was just looking at that , John . So what is the purpose of the rings? 

[johninderby]

So the OTA can be rotated.

[Stu1smartcookie]

Doh !! I’ve used enough newts on eq mounts that I should have known that , but on the other hand the EP is at the back of the scope so  Is that a necessity? 

[johninderby]

Think it’s all a matter of personal preference.

[Stu1smartcookie]

Yes , I suppose so .