halfhitchtelescopeusers : Half Hitch Telescope Mounts

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Super Half Hitch Pricing Now that I've been able to more closely determine the costs for building the Super Half Hitch, I've adjusted the price somewhat downward. No customer will be Posted - Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:59 pm	Charles Riddel gotonotneeded Offline Send Email
Re: TEC 140 on the Super Half Hitch Hi Steve, Who said anything about "marginal?" I think I said it felt pretty damn solid even on the undersized tripod. Keep in mind the combined weight of the Posted - Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:08 am	Charles Riddel gotonotneeded Offline Send Email
Re: TEC 140 on the Super Half Hitch Thanks, Charles. That's pretty good coverage of the sky, especially with a 130. Posted - Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:07 am	John Gaul johndgaul Offline Send Email
Re: TEC 140 on the Super Half Hitch Hi John, I just measured with an inclinometer. The OTA clears the tripod legs at 77 degrees -- but clears the mount itself at 83 degrees. Add about four or Posted - Thu Feb 9, 2012 11:45 pm	Charles Riddel gotonotneeded Offline Send Email
Re: TEC 140 on the Super Half Hitch It is hard to say what my wisest choice would be. I don't currently have plans to use a binoviewer but at the same time I, too, believe in over-mounting a Posted - Thu Feb 9, 2012 11:22 pm	SteveE steve_edmiston Offline Send Email
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