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Three Scopes one Mount, Rich Sornborger

Three Scopes one Mount

Three Scopes one Mount, Rich Sornborger

Three Scopes one Mount

Description

My final setup includes:

GSO 10" RC f8 Truss Tube / ZWO 294MM /Astrodon filters / 1459mm-2000mm fl
William Optics FLT 132 Refractor / ZWO 2600mm / Astronomik filters / 910mm fl
AstroTech 65EDQ Refractor / ZWO 1600mm / Astronomik filters / 420mm fl
Astro-Physics 1100GTOCP4 mount / mount capacity approx 120lb of astro gear

My goal was to have a setup that I could easily switch scopes with as little hassle as possible.
In this current configuration I have pretty much achieved my goal.  With just a slight movement of
counterweights and dew shields I can bring everything into perfect balance and use whichever
scope I want based on the target picked. 

The whole rig rolls out of my studio onto my concrete pad with a wind surround.  This setup has
taken me 4 years to put together and I'm still learning how to put the whole thing to best use.

Next goal is to start taking images with the 10"RC and the FLT132 simultaneously.  But right now I'm
happy with the ease of switching scopes on the fly.

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