When a mount says it can handle a certain weight, does that include the counterweights ?
For instance, the new Celestron mounts claim they can handle up to 30 lbs. The 9.25 weighs about 20 lbs. so you would think the mount would handle it well. But don't you need an additional 20 lbs. in counter weights to offset the 20 lbs. of scope ? This would push the total weight to 40 lbs, well beyond the capability of the scope.
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For instance, the new Celestron mounts claim they can handle up to 30 lbs. The 9.25 weighs about 20 lbs. so you would think the mount would handle it well. But don't you need an additional 20 lbs. in counter weights to offset the 20 lbs. of scope ? This would push the total weight to 40 lbs, well beyond the capability of the scope.
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