I am considering a Taurus 400 OAE mount to carry a 16" R-C scope. I must, however, stay below a 92" height restriction in my rolloff observatory (that could, with some difficulty, be increased to 100"). Thus, I am critically interested in the physical height of the Taurus 400 OAE at the declination pivot point (at 32 degrees north latitude).
I would also need to know the interior spacing between the fork arms and the distance from the declination axis to the base of the fork so I can figure out whether my imaging setup will be able to swing through the bottom of the fork.
At a later date, a drawing of the base of the mount would be useful so I can drill and tap holes in my pier plate to accept the mount.
Is a dimensioned drawing of the Taurus 400 available?
Thanks.
Terry
