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Replacing a latitude adjustment T-bolt for an EQ1 mount (Skywatcher Capricorn-70 EQ1)


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Hi guys

I'm a first time telescope owner and purchased a used Skywatcher Capricorn-70 EQ1 from ebay. 

Unfortunately, it seems to be missing a T bolt for altitude adjustment. It also didn't come with a wrench to tighten the screws in the tripod legs (I have tried to include images of the problems).

Does anybody know of a place that sells replacements for these parts, or could anyone recommend an alternative budget mount/tripod that I could use (maybe an easier AZ mount for <£40).

The mount looks visually identical to this orion EQ1: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/50738860/orionr-eq-1-equatorial-mount 

 

 

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You could replace the altitude T-bolt with any bolt of suitable length with the correct thread.

As for the loose leg bolts, any hardware shop or car accessory store should be able to sell you a suitable spanner or adjustable wrench.

20 hours ago, _evenstar said:

(maybe an easier AZ mount for <£40

You won't get an easier mount for <£40 unless you are very lucky and find one in a charity shop.   There are mounts that would suit you better but they would cost you more like £200 new.

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