Budget mount for an FS-128?

Started by Edward, 03/13/2005 05:33PM
Posted 03/13/2005 05:33PM Opening Post
Hey Taksters! I'm looking for an EQ for my FS-128. I'm trying to balance the cost with the load capacity and features. I know the EM-200 is awesome but for visual use only would I be happy with one of these:
Vixen Sphinx, EM-11 (10), GM-8, G-11

I'd like to have DSCs or Go-to as an option or available upgrade.

Thanks for your expert opinoins!
Posted 03/13/2005 06:12PM #1
I use a Losmandy G11 with my Takahashi TOA-130. I think the TOA-130 weighs a bit more than the FS-128, so the G11 will be more than enough for the FS-128, especially for visual astronomy. The GM-8 may work OK with the FS-128 (the GM-8 is not quite enough mount for the TOA-130), but others in the forum may have experience with the FS-128 and various mounts.

Ron
Posted 03/14/2005 07:38PM #2
Hi Edward
I have an fs-128 on a gm-8 mount. The gm-8 handles the weight of the 128 and tracks just fine, but the scope is pretty wobbly at higher powers; when you focus at such powers the scope moves, and to me, it is irritating. The portability of the gm-8 is hard to beat, but I would get the G11.

Steve O.
Posted 03/14/2005 08:01PM #3
A fellow in our club mounted his FS-128 on a GM8, didn't like it (wobbly at high power), and replaced it with a G-11. He is happy with the G-11.

Cheers,
John