WTB: Portable Alt-Az Mount [FOUND]

jiahao1986 · Post by **jiahao1986** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:39 pm

Hi folks,

My friend just bought a Mak 90 and is seeking a mount suitable for astro use. We tried normal camera tripods and found them hard to use due to lack of slow motion.

So does anyone here selling a portable Alt-Az mount, like the Vixen PortaMount or similar products? And my friend's budget is within S$300.
Thanks for helping!!!

Clear skies,
Jia Hao

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:45 am

http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.php?t=5140
http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.php?p=40446 (no slo-mo)

jiahao1986 · Post by **jiahao1986** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:12 am

Hi arief,

Thanks for the links! However, as my friend's budget is less than $300, I think these two are out of consideration. Besides, both these two mounts are heavier than the Orion Mak 90(i thinks they are designed for larger scopes right?), and, maybe an overkill for such a small scope.

Jia Hao

Sam Lee · Post by **Sam Lee** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:10 am

Hi Jia Hao,

You may want to check some of the manfrotto tripods.
Try the 410 Head . It comes with slow motion controls and quick release knobs. It should be within the budget.

Regards,
Sam

David Lian · Post by **David Lian** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:02 am

Sam Lee wrote:Hi Jia Hao,

You may want to check some of the manfrotto tripods.
Try the 410 Head . It comes with slow motion controls and quick release knobs. It should be within the budget.

Regards,
Sam

Hi Jia Hao,
I have Manfrotto tripod 190 + 410 head for sales within your friend budget. Only $270!!!

http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.php?t=5386
DL

mch3898 · Post by **mch3898** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:00 pm

Hi, just PM you about a Vixen Porta Mount.

wucheeyiun · Post by **wucheeyiun** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:37 pm

Hi Jia Hao,
you interested in a Vixen GP mount ( made in Japan ) this mount will last a lot longer then a portamount and could even be upgraded to a tracking type at a low cost....

http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.php?t=5223

price we can discuss... 8-)

Post by **VinSnr** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:32 pm

jiahao1986 wrote:Hi folks,

My friend just bought a Mak 90 and is seeking a mount suitable for astro use. We tried normal camera tripods and found them hard to use due to lack of slow motion.

So does anyone here selling a portable Alt-Az mount, like the Vixen PortaMount or similar products? And my friend's budget is within S$300.
Thanks for helping!!!

Clear skies,
Jia Hao

Interested in a GOTO Nexstar mount? Can easily mount your Mak 90. can sell for 300

Meng Lee · Post by **Meng Lee** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:37 pm

This could be a nice way out:

http://www.telescope.com/shopping/produ ... ductID=141

I think Astrobargains has this.

kayheem · Post by **kayheem** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:57 pm

Meng Lee wrote:This could be a nice way out:

http://www.telescope.com/shopping/produ ... ductID=141

I think Astrobargains has this.

Meng Lee,

I have tried it out many years ago. It would be OK with a small camera or low power spotting scope, but it is definitely over-whelmed by the 90mm MCT. I think the Manfrotto 190 and Jr Geared head will fit his needs best.

Kay Heem

SingAstro

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