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Mount decision ?

Started by Midnight Sun, 01/23/2010 08:31PM
Posted 01/23/2010 08:31PM Opening Post
Gentleman, could someone point out the pros & cons of these two mounts: the double yoke type the Celestron Nexstar uses with the 11" SCT, compared to the CGE type.. I use to have the older Wedge type mount that held a C8 SCT, I did not like it because of the conflict I incured while viewing near Zenith objects.. thanks for any light you might shed on these mounts... John M

Posted 01/24/2010 12:01AM #1
I am assuming the "Double Yoke" is the standard Fork Mount? Am I right?

John, before trying to answer this for you, please tell us how you plan to use the scope. Imaging has different requirements than visual.

ALex