Hi,
Can you confirm whether the payload specifications are just payload or “astrophotography payload” ratings for these mounts?
Most mount vendor do not specify the “astrophotography use” payload. For decades the rule of thumb is to not exceed 60% of payload specification.
One can ignore that and overload the mount’s payload leading to ever growing periodic error and drive failure.
So specifically, did Zwo engineer those payload specs FOR astrophotography applications?
Thanks,
Bill
