Does anyone know if the Orion Atlas EQ-G mount is capable of supporting the Orion XT10 Dobsonian tube?

I know the mount can support up to 40 pounds, but I can't find a weight of just the XT10 tube (without the base) anywhere.

Thanks.

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It's a big old mount - easily take a 12" OTA.

The problems are periodic error (you won't be able to take long exposure photos), alignment and portability. The mount is good enough but even at over $1000 you are not getting an observatory quality mount.

BTW - ever thought how high a newtonians focuser will be on a high German mount (when observing the zenith)? My guess is 10-11 foot, you'll need a stepladder.

You might get around that by retracting the tripod legs, as long as the scope can still be balanced and maintain clearance.

I am interested in this topic as well. I am on the cusp of purchasing an XT-10, but wanted to know about using it on an Equitorial mount at some point in the future.

If one was going to purchase an equitorial mount for an XT-10, capable of tracking and supporting long exposures, what mount would you recommend?

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Pricey, but I'd go with an equatorial platform.

To put a 10 inch Newt on an EQ mount take really beefy hardware.

Edited to add:

It might depend on whether the telescope has to be portable or if it can be installed permanently.

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Depends on how much you want to spend. This would probably be considered overkill!
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It was supposed to be able to. The Atlas 10 has basicly the same tube as the XT10.

You might download the XT10 instruction manual. I think it has the tube weight.