10 or 12 inch SCT

[leon]

Hi All

Just wondering, would a 10inch or 12 inch SCT, OTA be comfortable on a EQ5 Mount, or would that be pushing it a bit.

I realise that appropiate tube rings would be needed, plus mounting plate.

I have the peir, and the mount which tracks great, and consudered this sort of combination.

Thanks for you anticipated response.

Leon

[mick pinner]

an EQ5 might just take a 10" but certainly not the 12", l'm assuming a Meade OTA, a 9.25C would be about the limit for visual observation but probably a bit big for good photography. the EQ6 would be a better bet.

[casstony]

The Meade 10" is about 30 pounds. You could add weight to your newt so it weighs around 30 pounds and see how the mount performs?

Tony

[casstony]

Leon, it occurred to me that your newt may be no ordinary newt, so I checked your previous posts and I see it was made from old battleship parts :) Maybe you could add weight to the refractor.

Tony

[Starkler]

Ive seen it said they wouldnt recommend anything bigger than a C8 on an eq5, but Asi has a c9.25 on his. Maybe ask him ?

[h0ughy]

no way for the 12, its a big scope, the 10 would be pushing it uphill to I think! i am going to be putting the 12" SCt ota i have on the eq6, thats 18kg upfront!

[leon]

Thanks guys, yea, i did think it may be a bit much to handle, however one can only seek advice,

Thanks Leon