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Hi to all:

I am thinking of buying an Astrotrac to complement by DSLR imaging, Lugging
around my Losmandy G8 is getting tiresome.

Two questions to experienced forum members.

1. Can I use my Losmandy polar scope rather than the Astrotrac polar scope (why
have two if I only need one...).

2. If I can, are there any modifications needed? (Hopefully mods that allow
continued use with the G8).

Many thanks!
Ed




Fri Jul 3, 2009 2:56 pm

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Hi to all: I am thinking of buying an Astrotrac to complement by DSLR imaging, Lugging around my Losmandy G8 is getting tiresome. Two questions to experienced...
Ed Wiley
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Jul 3, 2009
2:57 pm

Ed: Imagine a big magnitized metal washer with a hole in the middle. The AstroTec polar scope goes through the middle of the hole. The AstroTec has a metal arm...
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Jul 3, 2009
4:30 pm

Thanks, Orin, I understand the basics of the fit. I think that what bothers me is that I have a perfectly good polar scope and would encourage AstroTrac to...
Ed Wiley
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Jul 4, 2009
9:35 pm

Hey Ed, The "magnetized washer" is built into the AstroTrac.  If you have the AT and its PS, then you don't need to look for one!! The AT's stock PS has a...
Perry Holcomb
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Jul 5, 2009
10:55 pm
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