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Old 28-11-2006, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave47tuc
Hi Doug,
My personal opinion is that the mount will struggle with large tubes like 10” newts or SCT’s bigger than 10” ................................
I do Agree Dave but with one proviso, the mount has to be balanced well with a tad little more on the lower weights so that the mount has the gears in contact at all times. In windy conditions I wouldn't recommend using the 12" but in an observatory or in good conditions
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