Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy 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 >> Mounts Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 Binary Star newbie Reged: 09/04/08 Posts: 4 LXD55 SN6 vs. SN8 Tripod Weight       #2626572 - 09/05/08 11:51 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi folks. This is my first post (actually a question). But first of all, I'd like to say that I've been lurking for a while and this a great resource for newbies like me - so thanks to all of you in advance! I'm considering a used LXD55 SN6, and I'm curious as to what the difference is between the tripods for that and the SN8, if any? If I look at the manual downloaded from Meade, the SN6 tripod weighs in at 35 lbs and the SN8 weighs 10 more lbs at 45. Is the difference in the construction of the GEM or is it the tripod itself? The text of the manual doesn't imply any other difference, and all the accessories listed are the same. I'm planning on eventually getting a regular 8" newt for the SN6, and I don't want to get this scope if the mount is significantly different, or won't handle it. Thanks for your help. Jim R. Post Extras:       Strgazr27 Scope Junkie Reged: 10/04/04 Posts: 6023 Loc: StonyHill Observatory Re: LXD55 SN6 vs. SN8 Tripod Weight [Re: Binary Star]       #2626874 - 09/06/08 06:09 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Jim, Your making a good choice. The weight difference you see listed is not between the tripods but the overall weight of the complete setup. That 10 lb difference is due to the size differences between the 2 scopes. A real good resource(besides here Lol ) for anything on the 55 series can be found At LXD55.Com -------------------- Bobby StonyHill Observatory Atlas w EQMOD Vixen R200SS Orion ED-80 AT-111 AT66-ED QHY-8 SSAG YAHOO TMB 130SS Group Post Extras:       denodan professor emeritus Reged: 10/06/04 Posts: 595 Re: LXD55 SN6 vs. SN8 Tripod Weight [Re: Strgazr27]       #2627706 - 09/06/08 04:24 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Also the difference in weight is with an 8" you need an extra counter weight. I have a regular 8" Newtonian on the LXD75 mount, which is the later model mount and works fine. I have an extra counterweight so have 2 instead of one. If you check the galleries on this website and look for denodan you will see my setup. I used to have the 6" newtonian on the LXD75 mount and sold the 6" but kept the mount. Post Extras:       Binary Star newbie Reged: 09/04/08 Posts: 4 Re: LXD55 SN6 vs. SN8 Tripod Weight [Re: denodan]       #2628477 - 09/07/08 02:48 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks for the info. Jim R, Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 9 registered and 10 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Charlie Hein, FAB  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 95 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   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*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements Home

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