Guide setup

Takahashi FSQ-85EDX Equipment Guiding
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Bruce Donzanti avatar
Bruce Donzanti avatar
I normally guide with the OAG from my C11 but at times it does not behave. So, I am looking for a guide scope and bracket for my Tak FSQ-85EDX. In addition to the notched-out area that is provided, I do have two rings where a dovetail plate can be placed for a guide scope with a bracket. Any suggestions?

Jay Hovnanian avatar
Jay Hovnanian avatar
Hey Bruce, The ADM line of MDS accessories is what I use, exclusively.  Anthony has a wide selection of bars, brackets and rings (if necessary) you can choose from.  The are about as spatially minimal as I have seen / excellent quality.  Well wishes,  Jay
Bruce Donzanti avatar
Bruce Donzanti avatar
Jay Hovnanian:
Hey Bruce, The ADM line of MDS accessories is what I use, exclusively.  Anthony has a wide selection of bars, brackets and rings (if necessary) you can choose from.  The are about as spatially minimal as I have seen / excellent quality.  Well wishes,  Jay

Thanks, Jay.  I actually have an ADM dove plate but it is too heavy.  However, I will check back with them to see what other options they have that would be lighter and easier to manage from the top of my observatory.
Well Written
Dale Penkala avatar
Dale Penkala avatar
Do you have a/the finder foot/bracket to hold your finder scope for this setup? If so you could put that on and use a 50-60mm guide scope. Thats what I use on my Esprit100.

Dale
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Jay Hovnanian avatar
Jay Hovnanian avatar
MDS series.  It is all small and lightweight.  That is why I use this series specifically.
Bruce Donzanti avatar
Bruce Donzanti avatar
Thanks again, Jay 👍👍👍
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