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Field Testing the EQHD Pier Adapter
On Friday March 19 the EQHD prototype went to Chiefland for a series of imaging sessions. The two-piece adapter performed its job of providing a rock solid union between the Losmandy HD tripod and the Orion Atlas EQ-G mounthead. I chose to install the EQHD to my Atlas alt/az base before heading into the field. Setup was a easy and required a single allen key. Future user's may wish to invest in a set of Losmandy thumbknobs for a tool-less installation. The EQHD mounting holes are threaded to match stock Losmandy hardware. My initial polar alignment was checked frequently throughout the night as a means to sensor any shifting or movement of the support (none observed). Two imaging sessions were conducted on NGC2244 and NGC7000 (larger versions with image details are linked). I've heard from one individual who is planning to install his pre-ordered EQHD onto a permanent pier by matching the simple hole pattern in his upper plate. This adapter is capable of seperating and sandwiching on either side of an existing permanent pier plate such that an extremely solid mounting is created. More details on this adaptation along with photos of the installation are expected in the near future.
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