Re: [APML] C8 dlx vs. GM-8

[hermperez@worldnet.att.net (Herm)]

I have used a GM8 with a C8, the GM8 will do fine since you will be using a
permanent pier, the original folding tripod can be a bit flimsy with a long
focal length instrument like a C8. You can purchase the GM8 head by itself,
without the tripod. The C8 is a light instrument, but forget about using a
guidescope..

Herm

"Mark Park" <mark_park@hotmail.com>  wrote:

>       I currently own a older C8 tube and mount who’s electronics were fried by a 
>lighting strike on my observatory, and a brand new C8 dlx computerized.  I 
>have been unsatisfied with the C8dlx PE and PEC.  I am considering selling 
>the C8 dlx and buying the Losmandy GM-8 mount and using the older C8 tube on 
>it.  I was wondering what some of the pros and cons of this might be.
>
>My entire setup is on a perm. Asto pier and I would need to have a method to 
>attach the GM-8 to the pier (I expect Astro Pier will be able to provide 
>this).  I am also concerned that I may exceed the 30 lb. limit for the GM-8. 
>  To the C8 I add for 35 mm photography, a PIXCEL 255 CCD, a Pentax K1000 
>camera and a Meade ETX 90 as a guide scope; for CCD imaging,  a PIXCEL 255 
>CCD, a meade 201 autoguider and a Meade ETX 90 as a guide scope.  I need to 
>weight all this to get an idea if it plus counter weights will exceed 30 
>lbs.
>
>Does anyone have any information on the overall tracking of the C8 dlx vs. 
>the GM-8 or thoughts on overloading the GM-8?  What do you feel are the pros 
>and cons of switching?


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