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Modified 23-Dec-23

Created 2-Sep-22

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upgrading my old Paramount ME with a new
Plavewave L-500 mount in my observatory

CDK17 on L-500

1/2" x 17" & 20" plates for pier extension

1/2" x 4" x 48" rails for pier extension

Old Paramount ME

old top of pier

top of pier, lower interface

true North South line

extension just welded together

sizing up new location

got the holes drilled to match the pier extension

modified pier with additional holes

magnetic drill press

pier extension aligned with true North/South line

pier extension interface

L-500 in crate

equatorial wedge in crate

equatorial wedge

lower portion of wedge

direct drive magnets

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