[AZ-Observing] Re: [SPAM] Need Source for Telescope Tubing for 80mm Scope
- From: <james.t.waters@xxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:22:46 -0700
Tim;
I am using an Orion SSAG with the Orion XY stage. I will take a look at scope
stuff but I don't think they sell what I need. I want to remove the entire
focuser and extend or replace the tube. This will also require a back-end
plate with a T-thread.
Jim
---- Tim Jones <tjmac@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Jim
>
> What type of guide camera will you be using? I use an old Meade DSI-IC with
> my ST80 and I combine a pair of T-thread extenders from Scopestuff to get
> proper back focus. Because these are threaded (including the camera nose),
> the interconnects are rock solid and stable.
>
> http://scopestuff.com/ss_ttet.htm
>
> The 1.25" nose is removed from the DSI and 2, 2" tubes are screwed into the
> nose of the camera. The eyepiece holder for the ST80 is removed and that
> will expose the T-threads on the scope end. Once screwed together, the
> entire visual train is very stable.
>
> HTH,
> Tim
>
> On Jun 26, 2012, at 4:43 PM, <james.t.waters@xxxxxxx>
> <james.t.waters@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > I have an Orion ShortTube 80mm scope that I am using for auto-guiding. I
> > would like to eliminate some weight and differential flexure by removing
> > the focuser. To do this I will have to extend the tube an additional 5”.
> > Total tube length would then be about 10 1/2". The Orion tube has an
> > approximate ID of 86mm or 3 3/8”.
> >
> > It looks like everything comes from China. Does anybody know where I can
> > obtain this type of tubing?
>
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