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Would this be appropriate for a Meade 8in LT series? — 5 Answers

by LBMD, from ID, United States Asked on July 22, 2018

Name Sky Watcher EQ6-R Pro Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount
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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 28, 2019

No, this is only for Sky-Watcher telescopes.

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Answered by Andrew, guest, from CT, United States, on August 23, 2020

It will handle any scope you can mount a vixen or losmandy style dovetail bar to that’s within the weight capacity. Absolutely NOT only for Sky-Watcher scopes.. I’m using this mount for my Celestron 8” Edge HD.

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Answered by Barry, guest, from WA, United States, on February 07, 2021

Since this mount grips a universal rail it can work for any brand telescope. It has a capacity of 44 pounds. We should try not exceed more than 60% of that capacity for long life and tracking accuracy. So if your telescope weighs less than 26.4 pounds. Since the g inch Meade LT OTA weighs 27.2 pounds, it is very close to the optimum at 61.8% of the capacity of this mount. So it will probably only last 20 or 30 years instead of forever. It should be a wonderful mount for your telescope. Mounts do not go by brand despite a previous answer to your question.

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Answered by Dealz Guy, member, from SC, United States, on June 24, 2022

Yes , it will handle any scope as long as it is Vixen mount and within the 44 lb weight limits .

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Answered by Carl, member, from OK, United States, on November 19, 2020

You can use most any telescope that fits within the weight requirements with the proper mounts. I will be mounting my Sony camera and zoom lens to it along with a guide scope.

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