Losmandy G11

[rustigsmed (Russell)]

Originally Posted by el_draco

Well, I had mine for years, sold it once, then bought it back a few weeks later. Just sold it again and miss it already... Guess that says something.

No mount is perfect but some are pretty damn good. The G11 has been around for a long time and their are countless examples of what it can achieve in imaging so I guess that places it in the "pretty damn good" category.

Have not used an EQ 8 but the EQ6 I did use before I went to G11. Simply no comparison in build quality.

Originally Posted by Strawb

Just thinking of trading the quantity ( mount weight capability which I don't need) for a bit more quality.

Yep I'm aware of the G11 build quality and performance I have used a friend's on a couple of occasions and nearly bought one, however the eq8 is not an eq6. If I were recommending a mount in that price bracket it would depend on what was going on top, if it were a lighter scope a G11 everytime (unless in the future they were thinking of going bigger), a heavier scope then the EQ8 it can handle it no worries and perform very well.

I am just not convinced that recommending someone sell their existing eq8 to buy a g11 is really worth it for the $$. Just my 2cents.

Best of luck which ever path you decide to go down Dave

[Octane (Humayun)]

I've had my G-11 for ten years. It has never been serviced. Still get round stars at 30 minute exposures.

For a while, it was being used every single clear night; from 45 degrees east to 45 degrees west; imaging multiple targets as they rose and slewing to zenith every 30 minutes to refocus the FSQ-106N.

H

[Strawb (Dave)]

Guys
Thanks for your inputs - I appreciate the guidance.

[thebonz]

If possible why not keep the eq8 and buy a G11. It may be the best of both worlds

[Star Hunter]

I have a Losmandy G11 mount for sale and its listed on AstroBuySell. It's the early 90's version build quality is superb, Gem II upgrade and Ovison RA worm. Complete with its tripod it makes a good deal. It can handle scopes up to a C14 OTA.

However, I am willing to swap this mount for a working and in good order, EQ8.

James