Fitting a Startravel 80 onto a Skywatcher 200

[Andrew INT]

Hi all,

I'm looking to buy a startravel 80 for use as an autoguider for my 8" Newt. How can I attach rings to the Newtonian? Would I need to buy a another long bar or can the two rings be drilled into the body of the skywatcher?

Is there a better way od doing things?

Many thanks for any help you can suggest.

[Psychobilly]

The bar across the existing rings with the ST80 rings fitted to that is is probably the best bet... Steppenwolf posted an image of this setup a few days ago...This will give to a nice rigid setup needed to minimise differential flexure...

Billy...