Jim,
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The stated imaging payload of the G11G is 60 pounds.? Many people with heavier and longer scopes are imaging on a G11G with good results.? My friend is imagining with a 10" f/8 Newt that is well over 65 pounds with good results.?
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I routinely load the 20+ year old G11G mount with over 60 pounds and image with it.? My guiding is very good, still well under 0.5" PE.? I normally image with the bespoke Parallax / AstroTech130mm f/6 SDT which has an oversized steel tube and 3.7" focuser and a Losmandy Side-By-Side saddle plate with ADM ALT/AZ aiming device and Meade LX200 10" f/6.3 SCT with 3" Moonlite focuser etc. etc.? this is a very heavy payload.??
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I think the buyer should not have a problem imaging with a G11G and 50 pounds of payload.?
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Chip Louie Chief Daydreamer Imagination Hardware?
Astrospheric Forecast - South Pasadena, CA?
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Chip Louie