Guest Fluke Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I'm keen on getting a bigger scope, but want to keep the Mak 127 goto for now. Just seen an explorer 250p OTA on AB&S. Sounds a reasonable upgrade. Can't afford another mount right now so was wondering if the SW basic goto mount I have could take the weight of the 250p in the short term - I'm thinking it's probably far too heavy but thought it's worth asking the question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 A 250P Newt needs an EQ6 mount absolute minimum - be great on a windless night for observing - but I doubt imaging would be on the cards Dan - it needs a dobsonian mount really unless you have about five to ten grand spare for a Mesu or a Paramount I've actually observed through a 250 on an EQ6 and it coped - but only just. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 As Kim says, Dob or EQ6 ... disaster awaits other ways ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I thought as much but thanks for the advice guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 My 200PDS +DSLR pushes my EQ5 to near the limit, couldn't manage a 250P so EQ6 I think too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I reckon you'll be changing your EQ5 bearings soon Ron lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 My 200PDS +DSLR pushes my EQ5 to near the limit, couldn't manage a 250P so EQ6 I think too! By the numbers, that's over the max load : but you're not the only one that does it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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