iOptron MiniTower Pro

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mymoon
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Re: iOptron MiniTower Pro

Post by mymoon »

Eeks... [smilie=confused.gif]

From andyleem's pictures now it looks like the usual gem when in EQ mode.

So the shorten/lengthen tripod legs won't work. it needs to lie on it side and raised by the imaging location latitude.

Agree with orly_andico looks unstable for our part of the world. Certainly will not use with a C8 let alone a C11. :)

Cheers
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andeelym
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Re: iOptron MiniTower Pro

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Only after the turbocharging by trapezium telescopes can it work in EQ mode reliably. The weight is supported by one of the legs that is in that direction, so its pretty ok.

Have loaded my 8" SCT on it and its rock stable. Will try to do some astropics when the weather permits.
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Re: iOptron MiniTower Pro

Post by Fuzzball »

Hi ,

I am also interested in the Ioptron Minotwer Pro. Is it able to carry a C11 stably? This article below says it can.
Appreciate if I can get some opinions. Thanks.

http://www.altairastro.com/product.php?productid=16431
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Re: iOptron MiniTower Pro

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the pics are cool~! number 14 =)
Wee Ern aRmeD wiF Telescope reAdY tO taKe ovEr thE skY .. wIF jUst mY naKed eYEs .
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