Capacity of Celestron Advanced GT mountPosted By kip reynolds |
Hi Everyone. I recently purchased a LX200 12" OTA and have a question someone may be able to help me with. I posted a wanted ad for a used fork mount but received only responses for mounts that would have to be modified. I do not feel confident in my skills to modify a mount so I passed on these offers.
I also have a celestron C8 with the Advanced GT mount.
Searching the web I have seen the Advanced GT mount rated at 35# plus and I am not really sure how to take these capacity ratings.
I have read that the LX200 12" is going to weigh in at 38# plus any accessories.
Can you put more weight on a mount than its rating?
Right now I only have an interest in visual and not photography and of course I dont want the OTA to take a fall!
I also have a celestron C8 with the Advanced GT mount.
Searching the web I have seen the Advanced GT mount rated at 35# plus and I am not really sure how to take these capacity ratings.
I have read that the LX200 12" is going to weigh in at 38# plus any accessories.
Can you put more weight on a mount than its rating?
Right now I only have an interest in visual and not photography and of course I dont want the OTA to take a fall!
