After the experience of Friday night had a fixation of ideas difficult to postpone. I refer to the installation of the new mount on the OACP . I decided these uncontrollable desire to spend Sunday at the Observatory to devote to the work of adapting the new computer.
could not help it. Before removing the old mount I was looking at her with some regret, as they have been more than eight years working together and never let me down. I took a picture to remember who can vouch for that stage and began serving a one. You know how sentimental we can become when it comes to talking about our observation team.
My old mate about to be dethroned. But with dignity.
Next overcame the LXD75 mount base which, being of very similar dimensions, do not require major changes in the anchoring system. In fact simple enough to practice three holes for adjustment. Here some pictures of the process.
Adaptation anchored to the pole.
Equalization.
final appearance after placement, and level adjustment.
The next step was the placement of the tube and all accessories. Nor is there time to do anything special because both use the same type mounts dovetail. Even the bar counter has the same diameter and could take the same weight. Come on, icing on the cake, said. After the preliminary process of balancing the telescope did a test axis motion and sensation were good: the transmission system moved smoothly across the whole both Right Ascension and Declination (tube Newton 200 mm + 70 mm Refractor Parallel + search + CCD camera + laser pointer). If time allows, next Friday will the first tests: start station and CCD imaging.
As in all these tasks had not consumed too much time, I decided to do the same process in reverse, attach the tube of 152 mm Meade EQ5 mount and this, in turn, the new tripod. Once again there were no problems of compatibility between the different components and the set up is aesthetic by combining black and white. So, the mount EQ5 continue its mandated role, yes, now in a much more relaxed and less intensive. He has earned the rest. Ad Astra.
The brand-new hybrid.
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