Emerald Coast Astronomy

with Bob Gaskin

iOptron Mount Makes Great Traveler

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May 21 2009
I am using a new mount for “grab-n-go” purposes.  It’s the iOptron Mini Tower.   I recently had it upgraded at Trapezium Telescopes by replacing stock bearings with Timkin Bearings.  Result is better slewing and load capability.  I use this with a Celestron C-8 SCT and performance is outstanding.  I did my initial evaluation of the mount by using an Orion 80mm APO and gradually increasing magnification.   Every time I slewed to a new target, it was nearly dead center in the FOV.         -  Bob Gaskin
 

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