Nice review, are both azimuth axes meant to be parallel to each other? If so, does that mean that 2 different telescopes are aimed at the same object? It doesn't seem that the mount is capable of aiming at 2 different objects simultaneously. I can see the usefulness in solar observation with 2 scopes, but why have 2 saddles on a mount if they are not independent in both altitude and azimuth? thanks
Arc Videlos THANKS! They are meant to be parallel to each other. I have only used it with one scope though. I would have to think they WILL NOT be parallel to each optical axis because of parallax and would need a slight offset in one of them.
Good Review of this mount which seems to fly off Losmandy's shelf but few say much else about it. The AstroPhysics 130 EDF is a good test for this mount as it must be 36" long with dew shield extended and a 2" diagonal , possibly more with the focuser racked out. So the question is, viewing high altitude objects, will it require Losmandy's 6'' Riser to keep your butt off the ground?
Stephen, thanks for your kind words. I use the mount as supplied by Losmandy as seen in my video. Also, the legs do extend out further than seen in my video. I have it at the lowest point in the video. Some may find otherwise and want an extension. I use this currently with the AP 130GTX refractor. A very nice alt/az mount that I am sure you will like.
good review. thanks
Thanks ken.
Nice review, are both azimuth axes meant to be parallel to each other? If so, does that mean that 2 different telescopes are aimed at the same object? It doesn't seem that the mount is capable of aiming at 2 different objects simultaneously. I can see the usefulness in solar observation with 2 scopes, but why have 2 saddles on a mount if they are not independent in both altitude and azimuth? thanks
Arc Videlos THANKS! They are meant to be parallel to each other. I have only used it with one scope though. I would have to think they WILL NOT be parallel to each optical axis because of parallax and would need a slight offset in one of them.
Good Review of this mount which seems to fly off Losmandy's shelf but few say much else about it. The AstroPhysics 130 EDF is a good test for this mount as it must be 36" long with dew shield extended and a 2" diagonal , possibly more with the focuser racked out. So the question is, viewing high altitude objects, will it require Losmandy's 6'' Riser to keep your butt off the ground?
Stephen, thanks for your kind words. I use the mount as supplied by Losmandy as seen in my video. Also, the legs do extend out further than seen in my video. I have it at the lowest point in the video. Some may find otherwise and want an extension. I use this currently with the AP 130GTX refractor. A very nice alt/az mount that I am sure you will like.
Nice Explanation Sir, Good Job.
Thank you Glen.
Thank you for the explanation just one question can I mount a 152 mm refractor and a celestron 11" telescope on the other side?
Kumar I would ask Losmandy that question. It may depend on the focal length of the refractor.
Are you happy with this mount now that you have had it awhile?
Mike
Very much so Mike.
Geeze not pretty are they? I like the look of the Rowan AZ100...
Hello Logieberra Beauty is in the eye of the beholder :) Clear skies!