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EM-10 weight capacity

Started by sthater, 02/17/2004 03:56PM
Posted 02/17/2004 03:56PM Opening Post
Can anyone comment on use of a 20 pound refactor on the EM-10? I would like to mount my WO 100/8 refractor for visual use on this relatively light mount. It weighs just over 20 pounds ready to go for visual use. It worked fine on a Losmandy GM-8, but I found that mount too bulky for easy use. I have seen the stated capacity of this mount to be up to 25 pounds, but I would like to hear about actual experiences with this mount. Thanks,

Stacey
Posted 02/17/2004 07:13PM #1
The mount is rated to carry up to 25 pounds, according to the Texas Nautical Repair site. I used a CN-212 which weighs in at about or slightly over 20 pounds, with the tube ring, on this mount with great success.