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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.
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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 👍👍👍