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[headdunce]

So I got a Telrad for Xmas, because I asked for it, but it turns out it's too long to mount to the upper rim of my truss dob.

Anyway, figured I'd ask if anyone is looking for one before I return it?

[-=CROMAN=-]

Too long? Interesting, I have not read about anyone with that issue for the xx12i. You can get a Rigel.

[headdunce]

It's about a 1/2" too long because the upper "bucket" of the truss where it would have to mount to has a lip on the rim that won't let it sit flat. I could probably modify it to work, but before I ruin it, I figure I'll try something else.

[erikruud]

You could probably make a spacer for it and not modify the Telrad at all.

[Paulie pchris00]

I second the spacer.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Sorry it didn't work out.

I hate it when that happens.

It's the Rigel for me....

astronomer.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Equipment&action=display&thread=2290

[erikruud]

Or purchase a "Telrad Riser"

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

C.A. Rich has that riser on his 10" dob.

He digs it.

[headdunce]

The riser still shows the same curved double sided taped base bracket that doesn't quite fit.

Oh well, back it goes, I'll try something else. After one use of the scope, I quickly see the cross hairs in the finder scope are about invisible in the dark. I see there are quite a few options to solve that problem.