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Originally Posted by Startrek
Adam,
Thanks for replying
Do you know your AP payload ??
I forgot to mention my EQ6-R mount in Sydney under Bortle 8 carry’s 9kg AP payload ( average guiding around 0.85 to 0.95 )
My EQ6-R mount in my NexDome South Coast NSW under Bortle 3/4 carry’s 15kg AP payload ( average guiding around 0.75 to 0.85 )
I adjusted both mounts for backlash as best I can ( could probably spend more time on fine BL adjustments ) Both Ra and Dec drive belts are ok , not too tight and not to loose , about 3mm of flex
Cheers
Martin
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Hi Martin
Honestly, I can't imagine it's more than 7KG at a guess.
80ED + 50ED + bar + rings + cameras... nothing too heavy.
I've got the camera in the fridge taking darks right now, but tomorrow I'll set it up for you and weigh it all up.
Low weight definitely helps, and I usually guide between 0.4-0.7. Friday night in Sydney was closer to the latter, and a week earlier, closer to the former. Clearing backlash has helped a lot as well, but that's about all I've done to the setup. I'm sure when the new scope arrives, those numbers will increase a lot!
Cheers
Adam