[LVAS] Guide Scope Suggestions?

[Jim Gianoulakis]

Shawn I did some research and the skywatcher EQ5 is rated at 20lbs. This would be payload and not counterweights. I would think that your 100mm ota, DSLR and a 66m guide scope would be at or around the 20lbs. I will weigh my zenith star 66 that I use as a guide scope tonight and report back tomorrow so you can guestimate the total package.

>>> David Blanchette <Yahoo at awit.com> 10/28/2009 11:01 AM >>>
I think you're going to have to get a mount that can handle more weight.

A 60 to 120 mm scope is usually the choice for guide scopes.  You've 
already got the 100.  Spend the money on a heavier mount, you'll save 
a few bucks over buying a new guide scope AND heavier mount.

-- David

At 09:31 AM 10/28/2009, you wrote:
>Hi guys!
>
>I am looking for a guide scope for my imaging setup, but am unsure 
>what I need to be looking for. Here is my setup:
>
>Sky-Watcher Equinox 80  -  Imaging scope
>Sky-Watcher EQ5 Pro Mount
>Orion StarShoot AutoGuider Camera
>Nikon D40
>
>I have a Sky-Watcher Black Diamond ED100 that I was hoping I could 
>guide with, but combined with everything else I think it makes the 
>setup too heavy. So I am looking for a smaller, lighter scope to 
>use, but I am unsure what specifications to look for. Does anyone 
>have a recommendation, or suggestions on the sort of specs I should look for?
>
>Thanks for the help!
>
>Shawn
>
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