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Old 14-01-2009, 06:37 AM
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Thanks Humayun and Kenny.
The C14 with its WO ZS80mm guidescope is quite possibly just at the limits of what the G11 should have on it for imaging (ok most would say its way past the limit...)

I cant recall exactly off hand the total counterweights but its about 50 Lbs, i'm using a Losmandy counterweight and dumbell plates of various sizes (see my webpage).

someday i will be able to remove the extra weight of the guidescope and camera when I upgrade to a cooled self-tracking CCD but for now...i have to save pennies.

frank
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