Celestron Nexstar SLT Equatorial Wedge
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This is an equatorial wedge for a Celestron Nexstar 130SLT, although it should fit all 125mm Nexstar bases. This is set for my latitude by default (29.8) and but can be adjusted, although large changes from the default will probably require additional editing in fusion 360 to ensure good geometry (full f3d files are posted). Latitude should be entered as a negative number.
If you are having trouble with adapting this to your latitude on your own, drop a post with your lat and I'll see what I can do.
There are M6 heat set insert holes on the back and on the top of the mount in order to mount a polar scope if desired. Or you can just look through the mounting screw hole before the nexstar base is attached to aim it at a pole.
There is a similar model on thingiverse, but unfortunately the maker didn't properly angle the mount for the specified latitudes. They offset their angles from the vertical axis instead of the horizontal, so you shouldn't use those ones even if it has a good latitude listed for you.












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