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Old 19-05-2006, 06:15 PM
gbeal
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OK,
my $0.02's worth.
The G-11 will hold a 10" or 12" newt. and as has been pointed out, maybe a 13" (Bird).
BUT....... as far as I can see Bird only has a webcam (OK a flash webcam) on his. Start plonking a guidescope, and imaging system on as well, and the weight packs on.
I myself have used my 10" newt on a G-11, an EM200, and now an AP600E. All worked, but the one thing that has made a difference is the carbon fiber tube lately, reducing the OTA weight from around 14 kilos to about 10.
Don't forget the tube rings as well, and in my case (Vixen) they are very substantial/heavy.
A truss tube may help, but the ServoCat is looking better every day.
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