The Winter Star Party 2012 The 2012 Winter Star Party (WSP) was the best for viewing in recent years. Hot days, cool nights and good seeing. Monday had a few...
Hi everyone. This is my first post here. I have been keeping eye on DM6 for long time and am thinking about purchasing one. Does anybody use DM6 on a EQ6...
Once again I have to force my self to go to the Winter Star Party in the WARM Florida Keys. We'll be gone Sun Feb.19 through Sun Feb.26. Vic (Mr. Sky...
Will Disc Mount handle a Celestron 8 or 11 SCT? I am thinking of purchasing a SCT and have the Disc Mount. So far, just used with refractors. Are there any...
I'm enjoying my DM-4 with the Sky Commander. Because I live in Colorado, I need to keep the Sky Commander on an external power supply to run the heater....
Has anyone out there used this configuration - DM-4 with an SV-115? I bought a DM-4 at NEAF last April and it goes GREAT with my SV-102ED, but I'm seriously...
Just a quick report, I tried the 152 on the DM4. I thought the scope + TV Binovue was too heavy and long to work. It did work, worked great, and I viewed...
I see John is going a bit different route with a Bogen head. I am also wondering if the Sky Commander would work the same with binoculars as it does with a...
I was fooling around with my DM-6 and AP130 last night... Decided to try shooting the moon using a TV 5x Powermate and Canon 40D... 4100mm FL...on an unguided...
Hi, I just recently bought a DM6 with a standard tripod. I wanted to travel with the DM6 and needed a padded tripod case. I have purchased padded bags from...
Hey Tom, Thanks again for the sweet DM4 head that I attached to my Berlebach Uni 19 tripod to support my AP130GT. As an Optometrist I can tell you that any...
I'm due next week to have cataract surgery first in my left eye (non-dominant) than a week later in my right eye. The doctor wants to remove the lens along...
I am thinking of getting a large pair of 70-80mm binoculars that could weigh up to 14 pounds. What would the best mounting solution be - a L-bracket? Do...
I am out of the office until 08/08/2011. I am on vacation until Monday August 15. Will process some email starting on Monday August 8 Ed. Note: This is an...
Tonight I put together my first binocular setup for the DM. I found a Bogen 701 on Astromart this week, and bought it when I noticed it had a 3/8" female...
The DM-6 is in my den, assembled and ready for the AP 130EDFGT that will be here on Friday. After nine years on the waiting list, my time has come. Tom got his...
I got this mount from Tom at last NEAF in Suffern. I was asking him a lot of questions in the previous months and as you all know, Tom was taking the time to...
Im kinda wondering if the DM-4 / DM-6 mounts use any type of sleeve or needle bearings inside center axis hole of the rotatable AZ and ALT outer disks? These...
ADM produces a number of dual saddles that allow both vixen-style & D-style dovetails to be used. Anyone doing this? If so, which model works: DUAL-LOS11?...
Is this group STRICTLY for discussions of Discmounts equipment & related issues or can one post notes asking to buy or sell Discmount equipment? In other...
Hello All, Thank you for the invitation to pose a question. I am 70 yrs old, have enjoyed the hobby for many years. In a nutshell I am considering either the ...
I've read a few passing comments where people have suggested the DM-6 is not as smooth as the DM-4 for lighter telescopes e.g. a bit more weight is required...
Does anyone have experience using a DM-6 to carry a long focus refractor? I have a 5" f/15 achromat that weighs only 22 pounds but has a long moment arm due...
Hi folks, I got the eyepiece tray for my DM-4 today. It is a beautiful piece of work. When Tom first announced them, I thought I would probably pass. However,...
Hi all, Interest has waned and I'm stepping away from this hobby for now. I've "de-memberized" myself from most of my other astro forum affiliations but I'll...
NEAF 2011 Pictures have been added to the DiscMounts Website Gallery section. I was so busy this year I had very little time to go around. The one thing that...
