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Telescope missing equatorial mount and tripod - what can I do?

RamJacCorp

By RamJacCorp
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I got a used Celestron 127EQ telescope, with no tripod or equatorial mount parts. I have the adjusting knobs, the counterweight, lenses, and the telescope. Celestron doesn't sell the parts I'm missing, and online, they're too pricey for my budget (almost as much as buying the whole kit new, after shipping costs).  I was hoping to rig something up so that I could mount it to my old Velbon camera tripod, but I have no idea if that's possible. Does anyone have any recommendations, tips, or tricks up their sleeve that could get this telescope up and running? Thanks in advance for any help! https://www.celestron.com/products/powerseeker-127eq-telescope

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GazAstro Enthusiast

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What 'bits' does it have ? maybe a picture will help.

You could try making a tabletop Dob mount for it maybe.

 

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TerryMcK Experienced

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OP not been back since March 12th. Might not get an answer.

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He's probably looking for an old LP and some ply 🙂

 

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