I was thinking of purchacing an 10"/f5 dob ----orion -------an was thinking of trying to have it as a dual purpose scope -------an was wondering what kinda EQ mount might be best for it -----midrange in price ------im thinking the OTA probably weighs about 40-45 lbs
10"/f5 dobs
Started by stargazer771, 04/24/2004 12:48AM
Posted 04/24/2004 12:48AM
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Posted 04/24/2004 01:49AM
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Doesn't Orion sell that 10" on an EQ mount OR a dob mount? I would bet you could buy the dob, and the eq mount they sell.
Just checked their site. They say the Atlas is for 10" newt, but they also say up to 40 pounds. Usually they list the absolute max. when you are really close to max load that usually means, good for visual but not optimal for photography.
TomL
p.s. looks like someone just posted getting a 10" EQ Orion Newt tonight in the Equipment forum. You should ask him how he likes the Atlas mount for that big scope.
Just checked their site. They say the Atlas is for 10" newt, but they also say up to 40 pounds. Usually they list the absolute max. when you are really close to max load that usually means, good for visual but not optimal for photography.
TomL
p.s. looks like someone just posted getting a 10" EQ Orion Newt tonight in the Equipment forum. You should ask him how he likes the Atlas mount for that big scope.
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