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Title: AE Dual Scope bar
Post by: Rocket Pooch on May 02, 2008, 15:37:27

I have replaced my home made dual scope bar with an AE version at £79.99 its quite nice, just as solid as mine but smaller, here's a picture.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2216/2459570956_792e239776_b.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2458733437_49fb693988_b.jpg)

Title: Re: AE Dual Scope bar
Post by: Fay on May 02, 2008, 15:53:41

Looks nice, Chris. Will you be able to move the guide scope a bit if you have to search for a guide star?

Title: Re: AE Dual Scope bar
Post by: Rocket Pooch on May 02, 2008, 16:05:26

I have guide rings as well, but i.m going to try eq pec, the post pec training should give +-2 arc seconds which should be ok for this setup, if not i'll use the guide rings i have.

Title: Re: AE Dual Scope bar
Post by: MarkS on May 02, 2008, 17:16:23

Quote from: Space Dog on May 02, 2008, 16:05:26
the post pec training should give +-2 arc seconds

Not in my experience: http://forum.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/index.php?topic=2826.0

I'd love to know how you get on though ...

Title: Re: AE Dual Scope bar
Post by: Mike on May 02, 2008, 17:27:06

Oooh nice and shiny.

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