Well I started reworking my CG-5 following the Astronomy-Boy plans last night. I rebuilt the Dec. Axis containing the worm gear. Found very few burrs so I...
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Fred & Liz Lusen
fl_lusen
Jun 2, 2002 2:35 pm
I do not know about SuperLube or its properties. I have a Mountain Instruments MI-250 and Larry Meyers recommends white lithium grease for the gears. It does...
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jeremy_kenik
Jun 2, 2002 5:43 pm
I am selling my heavy duty wood tripod and adapter for the CG5 mount. The tripod is heavy, big and is rock solid! It is in perfect condition, yellow and...
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Michael Stephan
gunpowder46570
Jun 4, 2002 4:58 am
Update on my CG-5 rebuild: Finished the dec. tonight and tore down the rest. After talking to a friend who has used Teflon Grease in manufacturing maintenance,...
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Michael Stephan
gunpowder46570
Jun 4, 2002 5:02 am
I was requested to report on my CG-5 I recently bought on "Sale" from Gary Hand as reported here. After final tear down I can report that the Celestron CG-5's...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 4, 2002 6:56 am
Were there bearings on both axes or just the RA axis? Do you have a digital camera? -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer We Byte 5432 E. Northern...
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Michael Stephan
gunpowder46570
Jun 4, 2002 5:30 pm
RA only. I have accewss to one or I can get a photo via my web cam. I can put them in the photos section of this forum. Any particular request for angles? Mike...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 4, 2002 11:54 pm
You can pick the angles, I am mostly interested in image detail. -Chris ... From: Michael Stephan [mailto:mstephan@...] Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002...
Can anyone tell me how to use the date and hour graduation scales on the polar alignment scope that is on my SP mount? I just can't figure it out. Thanks, Joel...
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Michael Stephan
gunpowder46570
Jun 6, 2002 4:10 am
I uploaded several photos to the photo section of this forum. It is under "CG-5 with Bearings". http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ScopeMounts/lst. The...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 6, 2002 5:24 am
Thanks!!! I was really curious about the bearing types and sizes and now I have my answers. Start cleaning! -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer We...
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Herm
hermperez
Jun 6, 2002 9:07 am
Thanks Mike, very nice and clear.. ... Herm Astropics http://home.att.net/~hermperez...
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txduggan
Jun 7, 2002 2:57 am
Greetings all... (I'll be posting this to 2 other lists...apologies if seen multiple times) Been trying to find tube rings for my LXD55 AR-5 that has a piggy ...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 7, 2002 3:40 am
I got a set from Hands On Optics a while back. I think I paid about $35 for a set. -Chris ... From: txduggan [mailto:tduggan@...] Sent: Thursday,...
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stef6502
Jun 9, 2002 6:30 am
I am ordering the economy version of the GP the GP-E and I am wondering if anyone out there has experience with fitting the chineese CG-5/EQ5 drives on a Vixen...
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Carl Wilson
carl_e_wilson
Jun 9, 2002 6:57 am
I've decided to finally get a new mount for my Intes MK66, but am having a hard time deciding between either a GP-DX or a GM8. I've never owned either, and...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 9, 2002 8:15 am
I have heard from numerous sources that the GP-DX has more precise worms, if astrophotography is an important consideration. However both are great mounts and...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 9, 2002 8:17 am
The Celestron motors will fit on the Vixen SP, GP and GP-DX mounts without any problems. Your only problem will be their inferior quality compared to the Vixen...
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Herm
hermperez
Jun 9, 2002 1:25 pm
they have about the same payload, warranty and resale is probably better on the Losmandy. The GM8 has slip clutches (just push the mount to move it), in the...
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Carl Wilson
carl_e_wilson
Jun 10, 2002 7:21 am
Thanks to all for the input. I'll be placing my order for a GM8 in the next day or so! From: "Herm" <hermperez@...> ... a...
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Manoj Sood
manoj_sood
Jun 10, 2002 1:10 pm
I need a new mount. I am at a point in my life where I am ready to spend some money and buy a piece of equipment that in theory will last me a 'lifetime'. I...
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Fred & Liz Lusen
fl_lusen
Jun 10, 2002 1:22 pm
This is a mount you want to look at. I have the first on Larry made commercially and it will definitely last a life time. It of course is a non GOTO. I do...
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wslboyer
Jun 10, 2002 2:06 pm
Thanks for the input, Christopher. I am shopping for a mount something like Stefanos. Please give some more detail on Celestron's "inferior quality" to help...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 10, 2002 2:17 pm
The complaint I have heard the most is short lifetime. They tend to burn out easily. -Chris ... From: wslboyer [mailto:wslboyer@...] Sent: Monday, June...
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bsimon615@...
bsimon6151952
Jun 10, 2002 3:17 pm
I am going to chime in here as I have some experience that may be useful to the issue of mount selection - 1) I am the owner of the following mounts - Vixen...
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Richard Chalfan
rchalfan
Jun 10, 2002 6:55 pm
It is my personal opinion that you would find the EM-200 a lower risk choice overall. I own a G-11, and it serves well in low or no wind conditions with my...
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Fred & Liz Lusen
fl_lusen
Jun 10, 2002 7:37 pm
Manoj, Then only negative I have against the Tak mounts is they are horrendously expensive. So are any accessories you want for them. And if it ever breaks...
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plancuck66
Jun 11, 2002 4:10 pm
I agree with Barry on CG-5. I own mine for some time and I did almost all improvements described on the net and more. What I did extra was rebuilding the...
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hml10463
Jun 12, 2002 1:50 am
Manoj, Didn't you buy or sell an EQ6 recently. Was that mount not satisfactory? Harry ... spend ... a ... EM-200 ... over ... be using ... yet but ... any ... ...
