RE: [APML] Meade Telescope Mounts

["Gene Horr" <genehorr@houston.rr.com>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: astro-photo-bounces@seds.org
> [mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org]On Behalf Of Doug Wolf

>   I'm contemplating the (future) purchase of either a
> 10" or 12" Meade LX200.   Are the mounts that come
> with the LX200 (plus a Meade Superwedge) any good for
> astrophotography?

Well, sort of, but you are limited to prime focus or small
piggyback work.  If you want to use that Newt you're
really going to want a decent mount.  A G-11 give you
the best "bang for the buck".  It is one of the cheapest
photographic mounts out there but can carry a decent
load and tracks fairly well.  No, you aren't getting
an AP, MI, or Tak, but you are paying quite a bit
less too.

Gene Horr
genehorr@texas.net

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