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Old 25-03-2013, 09:39 AM
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Nikolas (Nik)
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Mount payload question

I see it a lot.
A mount is rated to say a payload of 15 kg, Does that include the included balancing weight? If you add a further balancing weight is that included in the payload?
eg a cg5gt is rated to 15 kg payload or thereabouts. The balancing weight is 10 kg and if you add another 5 it goes up to 15 kg.
Add a telescope with guider and camera and it could weigh 14 kg for the rig and the 15 kg for balance. which makes it well balanced. What is the payload etc?
I'm a touch confused.
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