· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Reflectors Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 4stargazers member Reged: 07/13/08 Loc: colorado Orion 10'' reflctor on atlas eq-6       #2535005 - 07/22/08 06:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   orion sales a 10'' reflector on an atlas EQ-6 if it were set up for ccd with guidescope, heater, ccd, etc....Will it be too heavy for this mount? The scope is about 28 lbs, 5 lb guide scope, and everything else probably >10 lbs and the you have to add the weights for balance. The mount is only rated to 40 pounds does that include the weights? Post Extras:       AstroEye sage Reged: 10/04/06 Re: Orion 10'' reflctor on atlas eq-6 [Re: 4stargazers]       #2535241 - 07/22/08 08:35 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I had the 10" reflector on my Celestron cg5 mount which is rated at 30lbs and it carried the weight, verily. But celestron sold the 10" on the CG5 so I guess they felt it could handle the weight. The Atlas mount is twice as heavy as the Celestron CG5 and alot more sturdy and strong. I think the Atlas mount would handle the 10incher plus accessories no problem. I thought I remember seeing somewhere where someone stated that the 40lbs is conservative for the Atlas and it could handle 50lbs. Its a beast and with the 10incher,It will be a huge imposing sight to say the least. Edited by scuwinger (07/22/08 08:46 PM) Post Extras:       dvb different Syndrome. Reged: 06/18/05 Loc: Vancouver, Canada Re: Orion 10'' reflctor on atlas eq-6 [Re: AstroEye]       #2535319 - 07/22/08 09:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'm running this rig now. It works well for visual and video astronomy. I've beefed up the saddle with ADM stuff and a Wilcox ring. For DSLR imaging, check out this guy's results: http://www.nightskyimages.co.uk/ Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 17 registered and 25 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Jarad, ausastronomer, okieav8r  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 401 Jump to *Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Celestial Events*General Astronomy* -----   Beginners Forum   General Observing and Astronomy   Outreach   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Speciality Forums* -----   Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo   NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum) and NEAIC (Northeast Astro Imaging Conference)   AstroArt   Astronomy Clubs and Star Parties   Astronomy Software & Computers   AstroWebsites   Science! Astronomy & Space Exploration, and Others   Space Rocks   Stellar Media*Swap and Shop* -----   Shop and Swap Audio Components*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements*International Year of Astronomy 2009 - Forums are now closed.* -----   IYA Archive Info CN Forums Home

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