How does the shoe mount on the telescope? I have a Celestron astromaster 130.
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Hey Jim! The shoe mount with two screws. Not sure if you would want to drill into your C130 or not. You could use an epoxy as well so that you wouldn't have to drill. The finder bracket itself then slips into the shoe.
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Unfortunately the base will not easily bolt to your tube assembly so I would recommend that you attach it to the flat portion of your tube ring with one bolt. I hope that this was helpful!
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Mine both telescope properly - they go up so high they touch the ceiling...you may need to unscrew the dohicky to get it to extend???? Hope this helps-I'm a complete amateur :)
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The telescope can be slewed manually by simply moving it with your hand. Its not really locked into place or anything like that. Althought It does make things a bit more difficult XP
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My XT8 came with the 1.25" eyepiece so all 1.25" accessories I know of will fit. This is a good item to view the moon because the moon is too bright especially as it's waxing to view it comfortably. Just be sure to take it off when you are looking at anything else, you won't see anything. I forget this sometimes and can't figure out why I can't see any stars or planets. :)
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Absolutely it can hold an 8" Celestron SCT. I currently am using this mount to use my Meade 10" SCT without problems - I did have to add an additional 17# counter weight to the 10# weight that came with the mount. Just note, you may have to order and add an additional counter weight for an 8" SCT, I would go at least with an additional 10# weight for this telescope (total or 20#s). If you are piggy-backing a tracking camera and an SLR camera, you may need more weight, but don't buy more until you try it. But at least for the 8" Nexstar, add another 10" weight at least. I also believe the dovetail bar on the Nexstar 8SE will fit the mount without problem. My 6SE does. Absolutely it can hold an 8" Celestron SCT. I currently am using this mount to use my Meade 10" SCT without problems - I did have to add an additional 17# counter weight to the 10# weight that came with the mount. Just note, you may have to order and add an additional counter weight for an 8" SCT, I would go at least with an additional 10# weight for this telescope (total or 20#s). If you are piggy-backing a tracking camera and an SLR camera, you may need more weight, but don't buy more until you try it. But at least for the 8" Nexstar, add another 10" weight at... » Read More Absolutely it can hold an 8" Celestron SCT. I currently am using this mount to use my Meade 10" SCT without problems - I did have to add an additional 17# counter weight to the 10# weight that came with the mount. Just note, you may have to order and add an additional counter weight for an 8" SCT, I would go at least with an additional 10# weight for this telescope (total or 20#s). If you are piggy-backing a tracking camera and an SLR camera, you may need more weight, but don't buy more until you try it. But at least for the 8" Nexstar, add another 10" weight at least. I also believe the dovetail bar on the Nexstar 8SE will fit the mount without problem. My 6SE does. « Show Less
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You can mount it in a pedestal stand. Mine will focus up to 7" away from the object that you are scanning. My Celestron will not focus beyond 7" away. In your application, it will depend on how small the imperfections or bugs are.
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That looks like a nice telescope! According to the literature, the SkySync GPS works with all nexstar computerized, non-gps telescopes, which should include the 127. You could contact Celestron via their website and ask them, or just order this from Amazon and give it a try. I am sure you can return it if there is a problem.
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It's just a hit shoe mount need to get something like a cold shoe adapter hope this helps
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Depends on your scope mount type, but usually just plug it in to AUX port on the mount. I can't find your scope model on the Celestron website, but there is one that looks like yours and it does not have the AUX port on the mount. My remote has no AUX port and yours looks the same as mine, the port on the bottom of the remote is for connecting it to a computer, so that won't work for you with the GPS module.But, if you do have an AUX port that has another attachment plugged in, take it out, plug in the GPS module and then plug the one you took out in the front side if the GPS module. Depends on your scope mount type, but usually just plug it in to AUX port on the mount. I can't find your scope model on the Celestron website, but there is one that looks like yours and it does not have the AUX port on the mount. My remote has no AUX port and yours looks the same as mine, the port on the bottom of the remote is for connecting it to a computer, so that won't work for you with the GPS module.But, if you do have an AUX port that has another attachment plugged in, take it out, plug in the GPS module and then plug the one you took out in the front side if the GPS... » Read More Depends on your scope mount type, but usually just plug it in to AUX port on the mount. I can't find your scope model on the Celestron website, but there is one that looks like yours and it does not have the AUX port on the mount. My remote has no AUX port and yours looks the same as mine, the port on the bottom of the remote is for connecting it to a computer, so that won't work for you with the GPS module.But, if you do have an AUX port that has another attachment plugged in, take it out, plug in the GPS module and then plug the one you took out in the front side if the GPS module. « Show Less
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All or most Orion Telescopes have the Vixen mounting shoe that this fits. You would have to go on the Orion web site to be sure. You can also call thier 800 number (on the sites home page) to be really sure.
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Not sure if it would but it is adjustable. I know if you were to put a telescope on it securely it won't tip over its base is pretty good, and solid when you lock the wheels. However as a part time astronomy buff I know the slightest movement can get your target out of focus. Hope this helps.
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Another thought: You may want to consider getting an equatorial wedge for your scope. That converts the alt-azimuth drive to an equatorial drive. Celestron sells one.
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There's an insert for 1.25" which can be removed for 2" eyepieces. Also, the telescope only comes with a couple of 1.25"...or at least that was the case when I purchased.
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I assume you are asking about the orion scope vs the celestron scope? I've no experience with the orion st, there's a comparison on cloudy nights' user forum. There is a lot of info there. I beive that is where I found a write up on what to expect from various size optics and focal lengths. I'm still happy with the astromaster. It has pretty good optics, but as many people have pointed out, the mount is a little flimsy.
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Although its possible to attach a camera mount to this scope I wouldn't recommend it. Dobsonian mounts are rather poor for astrophotography as there is no tracking system.
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Hi there! I used the Orion Dovetail L bracket to fix my PST atop my NexStar 4SE mount. Here is the product URL: http://www.amazon.com/Orion-5052-Dovetail-L-Bracket-Telescope/dp/B001DGR54O
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I am not an expert on astrophotography, but I believe that unless the telescope is mounted on an equatorial mount, the image presented to the eyepiece will tend to rotate slightly as the telescope tracks it. This is insignificant to the observer, but will not be ideal for astrophotography. For photographs, you would need to have a motorized equatorial mount. You don't need a go-to telescope for this, in fact, many less expensive go-to telescopes are on altazimuth mounts like Dobsonians, so they would suffer the same rotation issue, even as they track the object evenly.