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bokglob (Darrell) · #1 30-09-2009, 08:59 PM

was wondering if a SW Heq5pro could perform carrying 11kg. its rated at 15kg,but for imaging stability?

Davros (Lauren) · #2 30-09-2009, 09:08 PM

It would probably handle it if well balanced but i would be concerned about the effect of wind. Refractor or reflector?

bokglob (Darrell) · #3 30-09-2009, 09:19 PM

900mm refractor+guidescope etc.gear ware might also be bad,but its a strong little unit

Tandum (Robin) · #4 01-10-2009, 01:08 AM

http://starshed.net/gallery/displayi...?album=5&pos=0

I had about 18kgs on my heq5 and it worked just fine ...

bmitchell82 (Brendan) · #5 01-10-2009, 11:07 AM

The only thing is when you get wind it will buffet around a little. other than that will work fine. and in anycase if its windy your not going to get good astro photos. thats my 2 c worth