Mounting Assistant

This super-compact 8-1/2″ X 10-1/4″ mounting plate simplifies attachment of  7″, 8″ 10″ 12″ and 14″ Meade LX600, LX200ACF, LX200R, LX200GPS, RCX400, LX200 Classic and LX90 telescopes being used in the azimuth mode with Meade’s Standard Field Tripod, Giant Field Tripod or Ultra Stable Tripod.  (A viewing hole facilitates use of the bubble level integrated into the cast head of newer tripods.)

With this mounting system, you first, “square” the tripod using hardware supplied to insure that the legs are properly positioned.  Then you simply place the rounded end of the telescope base against the three yellow positioning fingers and lower the telescope (as shown) until it sits upon the base.   Instead of wobbling the telescope sits firmly upon the plate and perfectly aligned over the tripod mounting screw.  Simply raise the mounting screw and turn to engage.  (Pete developed this mounting plate after twice having nearly dropped his 10″ LX200 while attempting mounting).

The Mounting Assistant’s compact size permits convenient storage of your tripod in a tight space such as a closet or a vehicle without removal of the mounting plate.

The Mounting Assistant is fabricated from alloy 6061T6 aircraft aluminum, and finished with black anodize.  The mounting guide posts are steel covered with vinyl so as to prevent marring the telescope base.