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Losmandy Mount for RASA 11?

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Hi folks:

First time poster here but I have been reading for a while. I have been considering a Losmandy mount for some time now and after problem after problem with mass produced mounts, I want to give Losmandy a try. I have a few questions for you and hopefully you can provide feedback based on your experience.?

I¡¯m 100% an astrophotographer so the mount would never be used for planetary or visual, just DSO AP. My latest rig is a fully loaded RASA 11¡± V2 with 6200MM and a 72mm APO guidescope on top. The rig weights about 60lbs. The setup benefits from a relatively high image scale of 1.25¡± per pixel. Also, I have migrated to the ASIAIR Pro and use that solely as my controller for both camera and mount. I have little clear sky time and need a mount that works out of the box with no tweaking and no fuzz.?


Looking at the Losmandy line, weight and cost not a problem, why would be your recommendation? I would prefer data and PHD2 graphs from APers with larger setups if possible.

Thanks so much for your input,

Roger
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G11?? will handle the RASA with EASE..............Like it was made for it.
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leroy?? , G8, Two G11s, Titan
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From: rogezeus2003@...
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:35 AM
Subject: [Losmandy_users_io] Losmandy Mount for RASA 11?
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Hi folks:

First time poster here but I have been reading for a while. I have been considering a Losmandy mount for some time now and after problem after problem with mass produced mounts, I want to give Losmandy a try. I have a few questions for you and hopefully you can provide feedback based on your experience.

I¡¯m 100% an astrophotographer so the mount would never be used for planetary or visual, just DSO AP. My latest rig is a fully loaded RASA 11¡± V2 with 6200MM and a 72mm APO guidescope on top. The rig weights about 60lbs. The setup benefits from a relatively high image scale of 1.25¡± per pixel. Also, I have migrated to the ASIAIR Pro and use that solely as my controller for both camera and mount. I have little clear sky time and need a mount that works out of the box with no tweaking and no fuzz.


Looking at the Losmandy line, weight and cost not a problem, why would be your recommendation? I would prefer data and PHD2 graphs from APers with larger setups if possible.

Thanks so much for your input,

Roger
 

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Arguably the G11 isn¡¯t quite large enough ¨C it¡¯s rated for 50lbs IIRC.? If your rig weighs 60lbs or so then a G11T (75lbs) or a used Titan (100lbs IIRC) would be more the thing.

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David

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of leroy
Sent: 24 October 2020 16:23
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Losmandy_users_io] Losmandy Mount for RASA 11?

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G11?? will handle the RASA with EASE..............Like it was made for it.

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leroy?? , G8, Two G11s, Titan

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From: rogezeus2003@...

Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:35 AM

Subject: [Losmandy_users_io] Losmandy Mount for RASA 11?

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Hi folks:

First time poster here but I have been reading for a while. I have been considering a Losmandy mount for some time now and after problem after problem with mass produced mounts, I want to give Losmandy a try. I have a few questions for you and hopefully you can provide feedback based on your experience.

I¡¯m 100% an astrophotographer so the mount would never be used for planetary or visual, just DSO AP. My latest rig is a fully loaded RASA 11¡± V2 with 6200MM and a 72mm APO guidescope on top. The rig weights about 60lbs. The setup benefits from a relatively high image scale of 1.25¡± per pixel. Also, I have migrated to the ASIAIR Pro and use that solely as my controller for both camera and mount. I have little clear sky time and need a mount that works out of the box with no tweaking and no fuzz.


Looking at the Losmandy line, weight and cost not a problem, why would be your recommendation? I would prefer data and PHD2 graphs from APers with larger setups if possible.

Thanks so much for your input,

Roger
 

I have my 11 RASA easily accommodated by my G11. I get perfectly round stars 99.9% of the time (FWHM 1.4 or better) with a 325mm guide scope, PHD, and no PEC.

John

On Sunday, October 25, 2020, 12:51:19 AM GMT+8, David C. Partridge <david.partridge@...> wrote:


Arguably the G11 isn¡¯t quite large enough ¨C it¡¯s rated for 50lbs IIRC.? If your rig weighs 60lbs or so then a G11T (75lbs) or a used Titan (100lbs IIRC) would be more the thing.

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David

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of leroy
Sent: 24 October 2020 16:23
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Losmandy_users_io] Losmandy Mount for RASA 11?

?

G11?? will handle the RASA with EASE..............Like it was made for it.

?

leroy?? , G8, Two G11s, Titan

?

From: rogezeus2003@...

Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:35 AM

Subject: [Losmandy_users_io] Losmandy Mount for RASA 11?

?

Hi folks:

First time poster here but I have been reading for a while. I have been considering a Losmandy mount for some time now and after problem after problem with mass produced mounts, I want to give Losmandy a try. I have a few questions for you and hopefully you can provide feedback based on your experience.

I¡¯m 100% an astrophotographer so the mount would never be used for planetary or visual, just DSO AP. My latest rig is a fully loaded RASA 11¡± V2 with 6200MM and a 72mm APO guidescope on top. The rig weights about 60lbs. The setup benefits from a relatively high image scale of 1.25¡± per pixel. Also, I have migrated to the ASIAIR Pro and use that solely as my controller for both camera and mount. I have little clear sky time and need a mount that works out of the box with no tweaking and no fuzz.


Looking at the Losmandy line, weight and cost not a problem, why would be your recommendation? I would prefer data and PHD2 graphs from APers with larger setups if possible.

Thanks so much for your input,

Roger
Sonny Edmonds
 
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Hi Roger,
This was where I came before getting my GM811G. I'm fairly strictly AP myself. I do DSO imaging, Nebula specifically.
So my needs are different. I say fairly strictly because I have done a few peeps visually, and some DSLR comet shooting of Neowise. But other than that, strictly AP. It's always been my point and reason.

It has never been said that a mount was too big for a use. But often, I think folks might undersize their mounts. My 811 is rated for 50 pounds. My equipment from the clamp up is 17.5 pounds. Well under weighted.
For your specifications, I'd say a would be your mount of choice. Its rating is a 75 pound Photographic Instrument.
A has a rating of 60 pounds Photographic instrument.
As far as I know, from the G11 up the mounts all use the Heavy Duty Tripods. Which can hold up a tank. I went the extra for mine and got the HD mount.
Rock solid. And the quality Scott Losmandy personally puts into all of his mounts is unsurpassed.

Oh, and here is a mount comparison chart:?
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SonnyE


(I suggest viewed in full screen)
 

G11 is rated for 60lb imaging, 75lb visual


I did a presentation with Woodland Hills Telescope not too long ago where i posted my guidelogs on my G11. I'm imaging around 840mm with an OAG and get around 0.6" guiding here in urban?los angeles.?

the part of my presentation starts here, i think the guidelogs are in the description or chat?



That may help, or be a total waste of time, in which case i apologize in advance ;)


On Sat, Oct 24, 2020 at 6:14 PM John Nassr via <jnassr2010=[email protected]> wrote:
I have my 11 RASA easily accommodated by my G11. I get perfectly round stars 99.9% of the time (FWHM 1.4 or better) with a 325mm guide scope, PHD, and no PEC.

John

On Sunday, October 25, 2020, 12:51:19 AM GMT+8, David C. Partridge <david.partridge@...> wrote:


Arguably the G11 isn¡¯t quite large enough ¨C it¡¯s rated for 50lbs IIRC.? If your rig weighs 60lbs or so then a G11T (75lbs) or a used Titan (100lbs IIRC) would be more the thing.

?

David

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of leroy
Sent: 24 October 2020 16:23
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Losmandy_users_io] Losmandy Mount for RASA 11?

?

G11?? will handle the RASA with EASE..............Like it was made for it.

?

leroy?? , G8, Two G11s, Titan

?

Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:35 AM

Subject: [Losmandy_users_io] Losmandy Mount for RASA 11?

?

Hi folks:

First time poster here but I have been reading for a while. I have been considering a Losmandy mount for some time now and after problem after problem with mass produced mounts, I want to give Losmandy a try. I have a few questions for you and hopefully you can provide feedback based on your experience.

I¡¯m 100% an astrophotographer so the mount would never be used for planetary or visual, just DSO AP. My latest rig is a fully loaded RASA 11¡± V2 with 6200MM and a 72mm APO guidescope on top. The rig weights about 60lbs. The setup benefits from a relatively high image scale of 1.25¡± per pixel. Also, I have migrated to the ASIAIR Pro and use that solely as my controller for both camera and mount. I have little clear sky time and need a mount that works out of the box with no tweaking and no fuzz.


Looking at the Losmandy line, weight and cost not a problem, why would be your recommendation? I would prefer data and PHD2 graphs from APers with larger setups if possible.

Thanks so much for your input,

Roger



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RogerM
 

Hi guys:

Quick update: I have a new G11G coming soon and I¡¯m very excited about it :) thanks for all your input!
 

Roger,

You will love it. It is a perfect match for the 11 RASA. I know because I have both a G11 and 11 RASA.

John

On Thursday, December 17, 2020, 12:58:20 PM GMT+8, RogerM <rogezeus2003@...> wrote:


Hi guys:

Quick update: I have a new G11G coming soon and I¡¯m very excited about it :) thanks for all your input!

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