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Originally Posted by OzStarGazer
Kevin - the scope is 2.8 kilos and the camera (body only) about half a kilo, so it should be fine I hope. It is probably better if the tripod is not all the way out though.
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The weight isn't primarily the issue, you can probably put 10kg on that tripod and it won't collapse. A telescope mount/tripod's main job is to hold the scope rock-steady otherwise you won't see much at the eyepiece among all the shaking and vibrations.
Also, the ball head will have to pivot the load above itself so there won't ever be a stable position for the scope. If you loosen the clamp the scope will flop to one side, if you tighten it the scope will slowly creep. This is a recipe for frustration. You want an isostatic mount, meaning you can loosen it to the point where it is easily moved around, and the scope will stay right where you point it (assuming it's reasonably well balanced).
I think the scope you've chosen will be much happier on a tripod and mount like this one, from the same site:
http://www.myastroshop.com.au/produc...p?id=MAS-033A3
If you phone Steve he might even make you a package price
Cheers
Steffen.