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Agena 13" Anodized Dovetail Bar for EQ5 and Other Mounts
Useful product
I have been using this product with my 80mm apo refractor along with the tube rings I purchased from Agena. It does the job well and what can you say about a dovetail plate as long as it does the job? The length of the plate I chose is a bonus as it ...
I have been using this product with my 80mm apo refractor along with the tube rings I purchased from Agena. It does the job well and what can you say about a dovetail plate as long as it does the job? The length of the plate I chose is a bonus as it ...
GSO Telescope Tube Mounting Rings (Set of 2) - 90mm (3.54")
Good value for the money
I got these tube rings from Agena for use with my 80mm apo refractor. I really like the large holding screws that make it a breeze to use even in cold weather when wearing gloves.
I got these tube rings from Agena for use with my 80mm apo refractor. I really like the large holding screws that make it a breeze to use even in cold weather when wearing gloves.
Celestron Advanced VX Mount # 91519
I would by this mount again
Get the AC power cord to power mount. Only had the mount for a couple months used two or three times so I haven't completely tested everything out. It's a very good looking mount, sets up pretty quick, aligned and tracked well only visual so far. Tha...
Get the AC power cord to power mount. Only had the mount for a couple months used two or three times so I haven't completely tested everything out. It's a very good looking mount, sets up pretty quick, aligned and tracked well only visual so far. Tha...
Celestron Polar Finder for CG-5 Advanced, CGEM, and Advanced VX Mount # 94224
It's so easy
This polar finder is easy to install and even easier to use. This is a very fast way to get set up and start using you telescope. Just rotate the mount until the big dipper and Cassiopeia are in the right position then adjust the mounts alt azimuth a...
This polar finder is easy to install and even easier to use. This is a very fast way to get set up and start using you telescope. Just rotate the mount until the big dipper and Cassiopeia are in the right position then adjust the mounts alt azimuth a...
GSO Dovetail Mount for Dovetail Bar # FF561
Rock Solid Photo Tripod Complement
I was looking for an alternative to the 1/4 x 20 threaded bolt that is the standard on even expensive photo tripods, something that would provide a more solid, stable, and safer platform for my 20x80 astronomy binoculars, Stellarvue-80ED refractor, a...
I was looking for an alternative to the 1/4 x 20 threaded bolt that is the standard on even expensive photo tripods, something that would provide a more solid, stable, and safer platform for my 20x80 astronomy binoculars, Stellarvue-80ED refractor, a...
Dec 8, 2013
Agena 13" Anodized Dovetail Bar for EQ5 and Other Mounts
Perfect fit
I got this for my Celestron C8 ota. The fit was perfect, removed screws on front and rear of the cell housing and mount the dovetail bar on the bottom of the ota. The only thing that was a problem was the screws were not long enough, went to hardware...
I got this for my Celestron C8 ota. The fit was perfect, removed screws on front and rear of the cell housing and mount the dovetail bar on the bottom of the ota. The only thing that was a problem was the screws were not long enough, went to hardware...
Celestron Polar Finder for CG-4 Omni Mount # 94223
Well worth the money
This inexpensive polar alignment scope does the job it is supposed to do. A good polar alignment, even for detailed astrophotography, does not require an expensive (read: big name) scope. Remember, it ain't the arrow, it's the archer that counts.
This inexpensive polar alignment scope does the job it is supposed to do. A good polar alignment, even for detailed astrophotography, does not require an expensive (read: big name) scope. Remember, it ain't the arrow, it's the archer that counts.
Antares Cradle Rings (Set of 2) - 3.9"
Perfect for Nexstar 102/Skyview Pro
I bought a Nexstar 102 OTA at a bargain price, but soon got tired of it being mounted side-saddle on my Skyview Pro mount. Since I had a spare dovetail, these rings fit the bill perfectly. Quality is very good, the chrome knobs are beautiful, and t...
I bought a Nexstar 102 OTA at a bargain price, but soon got tired of it being mounted side-saddle on my Skyview Pro mount. Since I had a spare dovetail, these rings fit the bill perfectly. Quality is very good, the chrome knobs are beautiful, and t...
GSO Telescope Tube Mounting Rings (Set of 2) - 358mm (14.09")
GSO 358mm tube mounting rings
I needed some solid yet inexpensive rings for a scope I built. These rings meet the need perfectly. For the money, I highly recommend GSO rings, especially when you are on a budget.
I needed some solid yet inexpensive rings for a scope I built. These rings meet the need perfectly. For the money, I highly recommend GSO rings, especially when you are on a budget.
GSO Telescope Tube Mounting Rings (Set of 2) - 136mm (5.35")
Pretty decent for something average
Has deep plastic knobs that are easy to access and turn in cold weather. Slightly loose on my 5 inch refractor, but extra felt took care of that.
Has deep plastic knobs that are easy to access and turn in cold weather. Slightly loose on my 5 inch refractor, but extra felt took care of that.
GSO Telescope Tube Mounting Rings (Set of 2) - 90mm (3.54")
Great Deal!
This product does exactly what it's suppose to do and this is a great price. Construction is good enough that I expect it will last me the rest of my life.
This product does exactly what it's suppose to do and this is a great price. Construction is good enough that I expect it will last me the rest of my life.
Antares Cradle Rings (Set of 2) - 3.9"
Antares 4" Rings
The rings fit my C102GT refractor perfectly. I did have to reglue one of the felt strips back down to the ring, no big thing. It makes balancing the refractor very easy.
The rings fit my C102GT refractor perfectly. I did have to reglue one of the felt strips back down to the ring, no big thing. It makes balancing the refractor very easy.
Agena 11" Dovetail Bar for Vixen/EQ5 Mounts
Vixen 8" and 11" Dovetail Bars
I needed a few Vixen Dovetail Bars to use on my Meade LXD-75 mount and my Canadian Telescopes Alt Az mount. I have several small telescopes OTAs that needed to be used, ranging from a 4" refractor to 6"and 8" reflectors. I mounted rings to the Dove...
I needed a few Vixen Dovetail Bars to use on my Meade LXD-75 mount and my Canadian Telescopes Alt Az mount. I have several small telescopes OTAs that needed to be used, ranging from a 4" refractor to 6"and 8" reflectors. I mounted rings to the Dove...
Sep 29, 2013
Meade AudioStar Controller # 07640
Meade Audiostar - Autostar Replacement
Purchased Audiostar as replacement for malfunctioning autostar for use with ETX-125. Audiostar works well, although I really have no need for the "audio" portion. Four stars because I don't know how long it will last -- Autostars had tendency to die...
Purchased Audiostar as replacement for malfunctioning autostar for use with ETX-125. Audiostar works well, although I really have no need for the "audio" portion. Four stars because I don't know how long it will last -- Autostars had tendency to die...
Agena 13" Anodized Dovetail Bar for EQ5 and Other Mounts
Works on my EQ3 mount
I picked up a used Orion 100mm achromat. The included dovetail bar was too narrow to fit correctly in both my EQ3 and Astronomics Voyager mounts. In order to attach the dovetail bar with the hardware I had on hand I countersunk the 2 mounting holes I...
I picked up a used Orion 100mm achromat. The included dovetail bar was too narrow to fit correctly in both my EQ3 and Astronomics Voyager mounts. In order to attach the dovetail bar with the hardware I had on hand I countersunk the 2 mounting holes I...
Agena Telescope Tube Rings (Set of 2) - 5.6"
Great value
I bought these to replace the stock cradle on my Meade 127mm ED. They are light weight but plenty strong enough, and by switching to these rings (and an Agena dovetail bar) I reduced the load on my Skyview Pro significantly. The tracking and damping ...
I bought these to replace the stock cradle on my Meade 127mm ED. They are light weight but plenty strong enough, and by switching to these rings (and an Agena dovetail bar) I reduced the load on my Skyview Pro significantly. The tracking and damping ...
Agena 11" Dovetail Bar for Vixen/EQ5 Mounts
Good design
Perfectly adequate and very lightweight. The design does not allow the bar to slide back and forth on the mount for balance, but on the plus side it lowers the OTA's center of gravity reducing the necessary counterweighting. Nice finish, especially c...
Perfectly adequate and very lightweight. The design does not allow the bar to slide back and forth on the mount for balance, but on the plus side it lowers the OTA's center of gravity reducing the necessary counterweighting. Nice finish, especially c...
GSO SkyView Deluxe Alt-Az Mount
Good grab and go mount
This is a great grab n go setup for a small scope. With my C5 it is rock solid. Dampening time is under a second after a sharp tap at 185x. It's fairly light weight, and folds down to a fairly manageable size. It's beefier and heavier than it app...
This is a great grab n go setup for a small scope. With my C5 it is rock solid. Dampening time is under a second after a sharp tap at 185x. It's fairly light weight, and folds down to a fairly manageable size. It's beefier and heavier than it app...
Agena Flexible Slow Motion Cable with Rosette Handle - 11.5"
A Perfect Replacement
These were the perfect replacement for parts lost on my current telescope. They fit well, worked as advetised and were acquired at a great price, after looking at other vendors.
These were the perfect replacement for parts lost on my current telescope. They fit well, worked as advetised and were acquired at a great price, after looking at other vendors.
Agena 13" Anodized Dovetail Bar for EQ5 and Other Mounts
Does the job nicely
What can you really say about a dovetail bar? It arrived in good shape, slid right into the saddle, was easily drilled to hold rings where I needed them.
It works like a charm.
What can you really say about a dovetail bar? It arrived in good shape, slid right into the saddle, was easily drilled to hold rings where I needed them.
It works like a charm.
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