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Figure 27: The Paramount M
Y
T Versa-Plate technical specifications.
The table below lists the most common hardware used to mount telescopes (or
optical tube assemblies
)
and the advantages and disadvantages of each system.
OTA Mounting
Advantages
Disadvantages
Losmandy-
compatible
Dovetail
Mounting the OTA to the Versa-Plate is
relatively fast and easy.
Hardware is available, or integrated into
telescopes from several different
manufacturers, including:
o
ADM Accessories
o
Celestron International
o
Losmandy Astronomical
Products
o
Meade Instruments
o
Officina Stellare
Dovetails are not always
rigidly mounted to the
OTA itself. This can
introduce flexures that
affect overall pointing
accuracy and
repeatability.
