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Old 14-04-2008, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by anthony2302749 View Post
I have heavily modifided the mount so that it can carry the weight of the 14" LX200R (27kg). With 22.5kg's of Gym weights to balance the system it fuction very well as a planetary imaging platform.
So, wouldn't that mean the mount is carrying a total of 49.5kgs (LX + gym weights) ???

Or do you only count the heavier load on one side of the mount?

I have an EQ6 and use it only for planetary/visual and have often wondered about its max carrying capacity. Good thread
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