RE: [APML] Astro Imaging mount capacity

["Chris Schur" <chriss@cybertrails.com>]

Sergio,

I am running at 100 percent of my mounts 140 pound capacity, and it tracks
fine.  Its when you start going beyond its capacity, even a little that you
run into slippage, bent parts and mainly damage to the clutch if you have to
tighten it beyond its ability to get the gear to turn the scope.  I woudnt
worry too much about it.


Take Care,

Chris 
Astro: http://www.PSIAZ.com/Schur/astro


>  -----Original Message-----
> From: 	astro-photo-bounces@seds.org
> [mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org] 
> Sent:	Tuesday, September 23, 2003 9:57 PM
> To:	APML Questions
> Subject:	[APML] Astro Imaging mount capacity
> 
> Hi:
> 
> I am in the search for a new mount. In some place I read that in order to
> have success taking pictures, your system should not pass 50% of max
> weight capacity of the mount. My actual system weights  70% of the max
> weight capacity of the mount that I have in mind. Do I really need to be
> concerned about this issue. Can anyone comment their experiences. Thanks.
> 
> 
> Clear Skies,
> 
> Sergio << File: ATT00012.txt >> 
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