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- Category: Astronomy
- Founded: Sep 12, 1999
- Language: English
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For owners and users of the popular 80mm f/5 rich field and similar refractors (Orion Short Tube 80, Celestron 80WA, Konus Vista 508, etc.) Exchange ideas, modifications, accessories, etc.
Note: To prevent spam and such, membership is moderated. We approve *all* 80f5 interested folks - but I need a short message about your interest to tell real people from the spambots. Due to a heavy workload, approval may take a week or two but it will happen. Thanks - and clear nights to you!
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Re: ST80 on AT Voyager
When I catch a low-earth-orbit satellite, I can track it all the way across the sky from horizon to horizon using only the slow-motion controls on the Vixen
Posted - Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:24 am
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Mark B
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Re: ST80 on AT Voyager
Mark - How well does that portamount track? I too am looking for a light tracking mount as I travel overseas all the time. I once brought my Televue Oracle
Posted - Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:38 am
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Jim Davidson
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Re: ST80 on AT Voyager
Hello, Mike. I chose to mount a short piece of perforated, galvanized steel angle stock (2 inch by 2 inch, about 8 inches long) on my photo tripod, then
Posted - Fri Jan 29, 2010 4:28 pm
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Re: ST80 on AT Voyager
The AT Voyager appears to be very similar to the Vixen Portamount. While I don't have experience with the Voyager, I own a Portamount, and it pairs excellently
Posted - Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:25 am
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Mark B
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ST80 on AT Voyager
Hi, I have a ST80 on a photo tripod and it's sitting gathering dust. I want it on a good Alt-Az mount. How would the AT Voyager do and what do I need to mount
Posted - Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:56 am
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iono
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