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Updated 11/19/24
 

 
Dobsonian Goodies

Apertura az motion/stability fix.
EZ adjust alt/az setting circles.
Height adjustment stands.
 


Mirror Masks
Sharpen images.
 
Visual: Fix turned down edge.     
Imaging: Remove mirror clip flare.
  

Mirror Cells

6" to 13.1" mirrors.
Custom calculated design
optimizes support points.

Visual cells:
Round aperture, no mirror clips.

Imaging cells:
Mirror clip flare removal photos.
Newtonian back focus cells.
 

Clamshell & Rotating Rings

Dobsonian mounts.
Equatorial mounts.
 
 
Favorite Links

Adventures In Deep Space.
Golden State Star Party.
Light Pollution News Podcast.
Equatorial Platforms.
 


ATM Products

Click here for example 1.5" ring thickness.
Ring inner/outer diameters combined up to 3".

Azimuth Bearing Laminate Rings.
Shipping

Black Formica laminate Crystal 42
Maximum 23.4" O.D. Width 1.5" thickness.

Adhere using contact cement.

Wider and/or thicker rings upon request.
Rounds/Rings are at our choice.

Maximum outside diameter
Outside diameter desired.
Ring thickness up to 1.5"

 


Altitude Bearing Laminate 48" Strips.
Shipping

Black Formica laminate Crystal 42
Sold in pairs (2 strips).
0Adhere using contact cement.

Width


 

Virgin Teflon (PTFE) Pads.
Shipping

All Teflon 0.25" thickness.
Predrilled and countersunk for screws.
Includes #6 0.75" flathead screws.

0.71"x1.25"
Altitude bearing pads.
1.00"x1.25"
Altitude bearing pads.
1.25"x1.25"
Azimuth bearing pads.
2.50"x2.50"
Includes laminate round.
Drilled for 3/8" center bolt.
Size /bearing /quantity




Let's fix this!
Also avialable combined into our Integrated EZ manual setting circles.

Ball bearing "Lazy-Susan" style roller azimuth motion is just way too fast, lacking any "stiction" for smooth start and stop motion. Our combination of the proper laminate riding on Teflon gives smooth control with buttery motion.

Supporting the rocker box on a small disc halfway to the pivot bolt, instead of at the perimeter transfering weight though the feet to the ground, invites speed and wobble.

Laminate ring with Teflon pads positioned outside over the feet: Easy fix!

Apertura azimuth motion/stability fix
Shipping

Mount
Ring O.D.
Price
AD6
16.00"
$30
AD8
18.75"
$36
AD10
21.50"
$48
AD12
23.38"
$48

Includes: laminate ring 1.5" wide (outside diameters above), 3 Virgin Teflon 1.25"x1.25"x0.25" pads, predrilled and countersunk. 6 stainless steel #6x3/4" Philips screws. Place the Teflon pads 120 degrees apart atop ground board foot screws.

Order
This video shows ease of use.
 

 
This above view is earlier version, before adding leveling feet.

EZ-Adjust Leveling Azimuth Setting Circles
Simply screws onto your existing ground board.

A vailable as option on all AstroGoods mounts.

See here for complete details.

EZ-Adjust Azimuth Setting Circles Kit
Rocker box ground board outside diameter.
Distance from edge of ground board to center of foot.

Shipping Costs
Non-US destinations or multiple items: Inquire using shipping quote form.
Item:
Include in shipment:
Shipping:
Laminate ring.
Apertura fix.
Laminate strips.
Azimuth bolt assembly.
Teflon pads.
Request quote at right.
Laminate strips.
Azimuth bolt assembly.
 Teflon pads.
$12.00
Teflon pads.  
$7.00
Shipping Quote

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and postal code:
Included items: Laminate ring O.D.
Apertura Fix
Laminate strips
Azimuth bolt assembly
 Teflon pads