All Forums  /  Observatories  /  Needing to lift a heavy telescope on my pier

Needing to lift a heavy telescope on my pier

Started by rharris on 6/21/2024 4:46:08 PM CST

rharris

Joined 2/23/2015
Loc: Mo, USA
Posted 6/21/2024 4:46:08 PM CST

Hey all, 

After an update of the mount in my observatory and now need to get the 14 inch F8 SCT on top it's new mount, but the top of the versa plate is right at 6 feet high.

Besides, just trying to manhandle that scope up there. how is everyone else mounting their scopes onto the plate?

 


Ozark Hills Observatory

https://ozarkhillsobservatory.com


I love gear, don't judge me. Telescope.gif


(SCOPES) 14" f/8 ACF Optics - 2845mm focal length, TEC 180FL f/7 1260 mm focal length with Astro-Physics QUAD TCC Reducer (f/5), Takahashi TOA-130-NFB, 12" f/10 ACF - 3048mm (f/10) focal length, 12.5 AG Optical Truss,Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4,. Orion 180mm Maksutov-Cassegrain (7.1") 2700mm focal length (f/15), RedCat 51 II APO 250mm f/4.9, Meade 70 mm Series 6000 Astrograph Quadruplet APO Refractor, RedCat 71, Sharpstar 150mm f/2.8 HNT Hyperbolic Newtonian Astrograph, (MOUNTS) RST-300, Paramount MX Series 6, Losmandy G11 / Gemini II, ZWO AM5, LXD75, (CAMERAS) ZWO ASI6200MM Pro, ASI2600MM Pro, QHY 268C EB, QHY5-III Guider / Planetary, ASI120MM Guide, Canon 6D Full Frame, ZWO filters, Chroma 3nm SHO/RGB


 



   Please log in to reply →
Need an account?


Recent Topics


UPDATED Astro-Physics 155mm f7 StarFire EDF astro-barn find new owner
Started By moonbeam on 9/13/2026 10:27:49 AM
UPDATED Cloudy Nights - lighten up!
Started By moonbeam on 9/10/2026 9:45:03 PM
Seestar S50 Pro Captures the Cocoon Nebula After 5 Hours | IC 5146
Started By moonbeam on 9/3/2026 9:44:40 AM
Heart Nebula taken with the Seestar S50 Pro
Started By moonbeam on 9/1/2026 8:45:37 AM
Elephant’s Trunk Nebula (IC 1396A) with the Seestar S50 Pro | 300 × 60-Second Exposures
Started By moonbeam on 8/30/2026 8:16:17 AM
New Issues?
Started By astrochriss on 8/29/2026 7:55:04 PM
The surprising Seestar S50 Pro compare to Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4
Started By moonbeam on 8/29/2026 9:23:18 AM
The S50 Pro keeps surprising me
Started By moonbeam on 8/29/2026 7:34:58 AM
Seestar S50 Pro compared to a $30,000 telescope rig
Started By moonbeam on 8/27/2026 2:23:18 PM
Seestar S50 Pro Example Astrophotos
Started By moonbeam on 8/27/2026 1:59:59 PM

Featured Stories










Stay Updated

Sign up for our newsletter for the headlines delivered to you

SuccessFull SignUp

ScopeTrader September-2026 for astronomers and astrophotographers


Get More Astronomy News →