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jamesmak
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Reged: 09/04/06
Posts: 7
Loc: Wi, USA
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Thinking about upgrading to an EQ mount, don't really want to do a wedge, do I have any options besides a losmandy or CGE? Thanks!
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Meade LX200 12" EMC, Meade LX200 10" EMC-soon to be up for sale, Meade AR5, Orion 6MP deep space imager, canon digital rebel XT
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Spoonsize
Vendor/Clothing
Reged: 08/27/04
Posts: 2185
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Yes, an atlas will hold a 12" LX200.
It will be on the very edge of performance and you may or may not be happy with it. You might have to make your own counterweights.
I'd advise a larger mount like a G-11 or Titan.
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Steve Durham
www.margesmonograms.com
(Marge made me do it)
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Applal
sage
Reged: 01/23/06
Posts: 375
Loc: Appleton, WI
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I notice you have some astrophotography equipment in your sig. If that's the case I'd have to say to pass on the Atlas. As Steve said, you'll be on the very upper edge of capacity (perhaps, really, beyond). While this might be ok for visual, astroP would certainly be frustrating at best and out of the question at worst.
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Alan
"The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"
--Bertrand Russell
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David Pavlich
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Reged: 05/18/05
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Loc: Mandeville, LA USA 30.38 X 90....
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Visual yes, imaging, no. G11 or CGE is the next step.
David
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A few scopes and mounts.
Proud Member; PAS NOLA,
Life expectancies would go WAY up if green vegetables smelled like bacon...
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rmollise
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 07/06/07
Posts: 1662
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Quote:
Thinking about upgrading to an EQ mount, don't really want to do a wedge, do I have any options besides a losmandy or CGE? Thanks!
Yes...BUT... You are stongly advised to switch to a Losmandy style saddle plate and investigate a longer, stronger counterweight shaft.
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Uncle Rod
Watch for Rod's New Book:
Choosing and Using a New CAT--coming in December!
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Mobius1
sage
Reged: 08/28/05
Posts: 472
Loc: Madison, WI / Gurnee, IL
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The Meade SCT's are very heavy. I was surprised by how much weight was in my 10" tube. You might get lucky and find a good used CGE like I did.
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Martin
Orion 100ED
Orion 120-ST EQ
PST-Ha
Celestron CGE 1100
Canon Rebel XSI
DSI-IIC
Yerkes Observatory Volunteer
(24" Cass on weekends)
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Peter Glus
super member
Reged: 05/08/06
Posts: 119
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Or go for a used CI-700 or even an lxd750.
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Very Urban Astronomer in NYC
C14, Vixen 140NA, and a LXD750
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