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Originally Posted by Babalyon 5
Howdy.
Um......I run a bit of Meade gear, LXD55, LX90, DSI's etc. I think you have a way too large scope on your mount. Where is your LXD75 OTA? What size is it? Why are you not using that? I really dont think it's gonna be at all stable enough for astrophotoggraphy. Not being offensive, just constructive critisism!! 
Try York Optical in Sydney. Check out their web site. May be a part number Like SWRING-254 or something, if they can help you in that size. You may also need a dove tail.
Bintel may also be an option. 
PS: check out the EQ6 Pro mounts while your shopping around.  |
Babalyon,
Yeah... I've been around and around about the weight I'm putting on the mount. LOL.
With the Meade 10" being sold
with the mount, and it actually weighing a tad more than my Celestron, and the fact that I keep it perfectly balanced, the mount has actually worked like a dream. I don't put the 10" on it often, usually only when the conditions are excellent, I usually use the 6" SNewt that it came with.
Thank you both for these suggestions. I'll check them out!