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Originally Posted by netwolf
Paul.
Great shot, rich detail and color not overexposed and focus is perfect.
The G-11 seems to be handling the load quiet well if you can pull this off.
Regards
Fahim
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I know there is a lot of payload on this mount, it's a simple observation to make, but before putting it together I did my sums and calculated the total payload would be less than the rated capacity of the mount (well.... just).
The entire payload including guidescope, Canon 300D, SBIG 402 CCD guider and everything else you see in the pic. weighs in at just under 29kg. Losmandy rate the mount to carry 30kg, so I am just under. But to help stability and balance I also had Southern Cross Piers make the custom pier you see in the pic. It is a very solid and stable pier, and as some of you may already know the observatory floor is no ordinary concrete slab.
So at the end of the day I have the scope really well balanced and very sturdy, and under these circumstances it all seems to handle it okay... but I would recommend lesser payloads on the mount.
regards
Paul