An interested buyer contacted me asking me the maximum weight this can handle? He said he has a 6" Newtonian with Binoviewers.
Can anyone help me?
I think that is too much weight. I use an EQ-2 with a 4.5" f8 reflector, and it needs a small bar extension with the existing weight to balance properly. I would guess that he/she really needs to look to at least an EQ-3. According to my Orion manual, maximum load "about 10 lbs" for the EQ-2
I think that is too much weight. I use an EQ-2 with a 4.5" f8 reflector, and it needs a small bar extension with the existing weight to balance properly. I would guess that he/she really needs to look to at least an EQ-3. According to my Orion manual, maximum load "about 10 lbs" for the EQ-2
Ouch! Harsh Bojan Even Bintel sell the EQ 3-2 with 6" F5 reflectors on them. I believe at least one version has steel tripod legs and a nominal rating of 20 lbs. Of course YMMV, and 6" reflectors could easily add up to quite a weight with accessories etc.
Even Bintel sell the EQ 3-2 with 6" F5 reflectors on them. I believe at least one version has steel tripod legs and a nominal rating of 20 lbs. Of course YMMV, and 6" reflectors could easily add up to quite a weight with accessories etc.
