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Telrad Mounting Base for use in LX200GPS Finder scope Mount

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When I purchased my Telrad I found that the only way to mount it was to semi-permanently attach the Telrad base to the scope with self-adhesive tape. I decided that I did not want to chance marring the finish of the scope and thought of another way to mount the Telrad device. After trying various methods I fashioned this mount out of wood which fits snuggly in the LX200GPS original Finder scope mount. I have subsequently improved upon the design by fashioning the mount out of MDF Plastic.