I actually have the newer model, and everything I listed was still an issue. They are affordable though, and with very little effort you can hyper-tune them into nice mounts. There are quite a few online guides for hyper-tuning and adjusting the atlas. I think I've totally disassembled mine about 5 times now. I could do it blind folded lol. David Chuck Hards wrote:
Thanks David and Rob!
The CGEM I'm looking at has the same weight rating as the Atlas, 40 lbs. I plan on using the mount for imaging with APOs and generally apertures less than 8" when used visually (short Newt), so I shouldn't be close to the design limit. I did like the pier extension for the Atlas and I don't see a similar accessory for the CGEM, very handy for refractors.
Supposedly some of the issues on the Atlas have been addressed in the newer model but I can't say for sure. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com