Attaching a Meade 8"SCT to a Older Polaris Mount

I have a Meade 8" SCT OTA only; I'm looking to use it with an old Vixen Polaris eq mount(the kind that attached directly to tube rings). This mount also has a detachable adapter that enables it to use a dovetail that has one 90 degree face and an angled face along its length.

I've used this mount as an AltAz (it's attached to a pier, so it's very stable) with a number of different refractors. When I look online for mounting hardware for the SCT, I find the info. confusing. Any suggestions for specific pieces that I'd need?

Thanks.

Don

You need two radius blocks and a rail. The radius blocks screw onto the SCT tube at the front and back. You should see two sets of holes on the rim of the tube that allow you to do this.

The aluminum rail is in turn attached to these radius blocks. On the bottom of the aluminum rail, you attach that bracket you referred to.

You can make the radius blocks yourself if you have a machine shop--or a friend with one. Or if you are particularly careful with a hacksaw and a drill and a chunk of aluminum.

Alex