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Old 26-10-2006, 06:16 PM
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12" OTA - circa 18Kg - the 200R may be heavier - an EQ 6 is rated to 25Kg

http://www.astronomyonline.com.au/De...37&scope=posts

a guide to scope weights and costs vs goto mount weight capacities / cost / pointing ability

Note don't load a mount to capacity if you want great astrophotography - maybe keep it to 70% of its load limit I've heard.
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