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Originally Posted by DarkArts
The G11 limit is accurate and applicable to astrophotography - no 'rule of thumb' reduction needed. I run a C14 on a G11 without problems (although I did upgrade to high torque motors, not that I really needed them). At one point, Celestron sold the two together as a package called 'CG14' though that G11 mount allegedly had 'beefier' bearings according to some.
The G11 is a very well made/machined mount and Gemini 1 or 2 is very capable, but the handset might drive you crazy.  |
"but the handset might drive you crazy"
I do worry about that... too old for change...
The G11 is waaaay better than the CGEM-DX I used for the planets. My biggest issue is the the lack of one-piece-worm carrier with spring load and the issue of meridian tracking without an expensive motor replacement. I know this is can be addressed with $$$ ... and I do like tinkering... but need to get it for the right $$$
ps. is the extra bearings improve the max load and the new RA/DEC extension for pass Meridian tracking reduce the load capacity?
Cheers,
Mick