Attaching a Guide Scope: Radian Raptor 61 (looking for advice)

Radian 61 Equipment Refractors
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Jared Holloway avatar
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I recently got a Radian Raptor 61 and I am looking for some ideas on how to attach a guide scope. I currently use a ZWO 30mm f4 mini scope for guiding. I found one video where the person used the included 4" dovetail to rig something on top while using the included 6" dove… bar… for mounting the scope to a mount. I'm pretty confident I can use this method, but I am curious to see if anyone else has any other ideas or better solutions. As a note, I also have the Radian 14" dove plate - similar to the 6" which is included, just longer.

Thanks!
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Min Xie avatar
Min Xie avatar
OAG could be another option? depending on the camera choice though.
Jared Holloway avatar
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Min Xie:
OAG could be another option? depending on the camera choice though.

*Canon EOS Ra - I think this will work
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Nice looking setup!
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Min Xie:
Nice looking setup!

 *Thank you!
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