I've decided to mount my XT10 on a GEM. I'd like to know how many pounds of counterweights will be necessary for a 30lb scope? From some pictures I've seen of similar set-ups it looked like there were three 11lb counterweights attached.
counterweights
Started by hawbaker, 01/02/2006 08:59PM
Posted 01/02/2006 08:59PM
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Posted 01/02/2006 09:29PM
| Edited 01/02/2006 09:36PM
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Hi Evan, what GEM are you going to use? I also have a xt10 and have been thinking about getting it off the Dob.
Orion has an Atias 10 EQ and they use two counterweights, each weighing 11.9 lbs. here is the link.
http://www.telescope.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=5151&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=
Good luck
Bob
Orion has an Atias 10 EQ and they use two counterweights, each weighing 11.9 lbs. here is the link.
http://www.telescope.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=5151&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=
Good luck
Bob
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