This is an interesting, fairly simple set-up that I see all over the 'Net, so it must be satisfactory. I'm looking for something similar or perhaps a dedicated small equatorial- which would be easy to align to "close enough" visual standards in the daytime. Thanks for posting this, Kurt. Keep us updated on the imaging trials and if the balance becomes a hassle with camera attached. On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 7:25 PM, Canopus56 <canopus56@yahoo.com> wrote:
From components suggested by Bill Cowles,
http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=1932
Dedicated visual solar mount based on suggestions from Bill Cowles. Celestron GT114 mount head ($225 on sale) with Alpine Astronomy Vixen Head Kit ($100), Orion Right-Angle Bracket ($30) and optional Televue 2.5x Powermate. The Celestron GOTO mount-base computer will align on the Sun alone. Solar observing setup for very relaxed eye viewing on a relative budget price. Tracks 5 mins plus before tracking needs a tweak on initial test. Optionally can be mounted at right-angle to observer using Vixen mount adapter for imaging. The Vixen direct mount gives the PST Ha and Ka a better center of gravity to take the pressure off the tracking motors.
Vixen head adapter for Celestron GT114, NexStar 60/80 and StarSeeker 70/80, and one for the NexStar 114/130GT and StarSeeker 114/130 http://www.alpineastro.com/mounting_accessories/mounting_accessories.htm
Install instructions
http://www.alpineastro.com/mounting_accessories/nexstar_bracket/NexStar%20Br...