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Originally Posted by Saturnine
Hello Paul
Maybe downsizing to an 80mm f400 scope for guiding would reduce the load by a kg, the 80mm weighs about 2kg. THe MN190 is 10kg so should be well within the load capacity of the EQ6 plus whatever the cameras and filters weigh. The problem with going to a smaller guide scope like the 60mm is the ability to find suitable guide stars in light polluted areas.
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Thanks Jeff, (How are yer!)
Just put an order in for a Skywatcher 80/400 hopefully this should reduce the weight a bit, (Every bit helps) I should see it either end of this week or early next, got a good price on it thanks to StarTrek Martin and Ryan Jones, two members here on IIS! The SW 102mm f5 I am using now is far too cumbersome and bulky even though there are plenty of guidestars to choose from I might add.
Paul