Help : GSO Skyview EQ Mount

Fuzzy · Post by **Fuzzy** » Fri May 16, 2008 12:14 am

Is anyone using this mount?

I'm trying to figure out what I need, in order to mount a Celestron 80ED onto it.

tungkian · Post by **tungkian** » Fri May 16, 2008 12:20 am

ehh..i think u take a photo of the mount head and the scope itself, then post here..then it'll be easier to see..

else we cant really read ur mind if u say u're trying to figure out what you need..

Fuzzy · Post by **Fuzzy** » Fri May 16, 2008 12:29 am

I guess its meant to be mounted to scope rings.
http://www.telescope-service.com/mounts ... iewbig.jpg

This is one of the solutions but its like 52 Euros before shipping.
http://www.telescope-service.com/mounts ... pdrauf.jpg

Celestron's standard mountings for the 80ED are for camera tripod style mounting.

I guess I could just pick up a pair of scope rings.

Ah I guess this is the hack.
http://www.astromart.com/articles/artic ... cle_id=245

Hmm I think the 8" Dovetail Mounting Plate that Astrobargains has for $39 will work..

Ima email him and ask I guess

kayheem · Post by **kayheem** » Fri May 16, 2008 8:55 am

Hi,

I would go for the 52 Euro solution as it would mean quick release with ability to re-balance scope if necessary.

I do not the astrobargains $39 solution will work well, if at all. In addition, no quick release.

Fuzzy · Post by **Fuzzy** » Tue May 20, 2008 11:22 am

kayheem wrote:Hi,

I would go for the 52 Euro solution as it would mean quick release with ability to re-balance scope if necessary.

I do not the astrobargains $39 solution will work well, if at all. In addition, no quick release.

Hihi Kayheem, how is your shopping going? [smilie=ahaaah.gif]

Wee Nghee just posted a saddle and dovetail plate for sale that might work, I've PMed him to get the dimensions and maybe go down and try try.