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OAG - Lost without instructions

Started by Ivor, Dec 12, 2014, 23:04:44

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Ivor

I have been coveting an OAG for several years and I thought I got a bargainwith this little purchase
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-NEW-High-Quality-Off-Axis-Guider-with-Extra-Extension-Tubes-RRP-239-50P-/371213054174 which I just won for under £60.


Now it's arrived, without instructions I'm struggling, I want to be able to able to connect my lodestar but I can't see how with the bits I achieve that as there no bits to lock it in.
It's appears to be exactly the same as the TS model sold by a number of vendors and so are the attachments but nevertheless I'm stuck, does anyone have any experience of these?

Mike

Does the larger metal disc attached to the prism section unscrew? If so your lodestar should just screw into the thread on that.
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mickw

I would guess the guider connection is the usual C mount so you need and adapter for the lodestar to C mount
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Kenny

I dare say Google could help you find and dowload the manual for this.

RobertM

Looks the same as the Telescop Service offering if that helps.

Ivor

Quote from: Mike on Dec 13, 2014, 00:20:19
Does the larger metal disc attached to the prism section unscrew? If so your lodestar should just screw into the thread on that.

No it doesn't this is what it looks like striped down



Quote from: mickw on Dec 13, 2014, 07:46:59
I would guess the guider connection is the usual C mount so you need and adapter for the lodestar to C mount

DO you mean something like this?
http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p2838_Adaptor-T2-female-on-C-Mount-male---only-4mm-length.html


Quote from: Kenny on Dec 13, 2014, 09:51:44
I dare say Google could help you find and dowload the manual for this.

I thought that but it doesn't appear to be the case.

There appears to be a collections of adaptors on the TS site I think I'll give Bern a call on Monday.

Carole

Try contacting the seller.

Carole

mickw

Quote from: mickw on Dec 13, 2014, 07:46:59
I would guess the guider connection is the usual C mount so you need and adapter for the lodestar to C mount

DO you mean something like this?
http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p2838_Adaptor-T2-female-on-C-Mount-male---only-4mm-length.html


Yes, whatever fit the lodestar
Growing Old is mandatory - Growing Up is optional

The Thing

Quote from: mickw on Dec 13, 2014, 07:46:59
I would guess the guider connection is the usual C mount so you need and adapter for the lodestar to C mount
Nah, C-mount (Lodestar end) to T-Mount, same as for my QHY5L-II. I had to get one from the USA (via Ebay). Those look like T-mount extension tubes and 2" focuser adaptor to me.