Maximum EP weight the Celestron cpc 800 can handle

Hi folks, does anyone know the maximum ep weight the Celestron cpc800 xlt can hold. I've googled it but all i get is ads and specification.

Thanks

There is no "maximum" eyepiece weight set by the manufacturer.
What are you wanting to use?

EP weight as in eyepiece? (that's the proper abbreviation in this hobby). Quite a bit I would imagine. You can certainly upgrade to handle heavier ones. I use a Baader quicklock and 2" Diagonal with my binoviewers.

I was looking at the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 14MM with a reducer

See my post above. Have fun out there!

Whats the crack with the abbreviation?

There is no weight limit, people hang DSLR cameras on the back with no issues, but if you're worried about balance, just add a dew shield to the front (you're gonna need one anyway). The pretty much balances out a 2" diagonal and heavy eyepieces.



Scott

Thank you for that info, just read on another forum that my telescope can easily cope and just to make sure the clutches are tight.

The important thing to use a weight set to balance the scope. You want to minimize the load on the drive motors and clutches.

I have used an ES 20mm 100° "hand-grenade" without any problems. But I agree that it is a good idea to try balancing it as much as you can.

Happy viewing!

- Dean