RE: [APML]: EQ Mount recommendations

[Mike Thenhaus <MikeT@7thlevel.com>]

I can highly recommend the CG-11 as an excellent astro-photograpy
platform. I have had excellent results using mine. If you do not want to
upgrade the scope, you can purchase a G-11 mount seperately from many
sources. Keep in mind that since you currently have a fork mount, that
you will also need the hardware to mount your 8 inch. Also, if your
loads on the mount do not exceed 30 lbs. you can use the much cheaper,
but still reliable GM-8 mount.

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> From:         Astro75[SMTP:Astro75@aol.com]
> Sent:         Wednesday, January 21, 1998 9:16 AM
> To:   astro-photo@nightsky.com
> Cc:   Astro75@aol.com
> Subject:      [APML]: EQ Mount recommendations
> 
> 
> Hi
>      I am looking to upgrade my current astrophoto setup (Meade
> 8"LX50) and
> was wanting input from everyone.  I get the feeling that most serious
> astrophotographers use the GEM for the work.  Any recommendations? It
> looks
> like the CG-11 is a good system with the G-11 mount. What about those
> Byers
> mounts?
>