I went through the same decision making process a couple of months ago.
Scott Losmandy said that the GM8 would handle the 6" refractor without any
problem but recommended the G-11 saddle plate for extra stability. My
decision was made for me when a fellow club member offered me a used G-11 at
an outstanding price. I'm using my CR150 on the G-11 now but with the GM8
tripod for added portability.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "James Grigar" <pt19@...>
To: <Losmandy_users@...>
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 1:01 PM
Subject: [Losmandy_users] 6" Refractor on GM8 ?
I have a 6" Skywatcher, I think about purchase a GM8 system. will GM8
handle this scope well? the OTA weight 20 lbs. Plan to use CCD
camera for Deepsky. How high the tripod with fully extend ? Should
I get the G11 instead of GM8? Any Comment welcome .
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