Q1: Does the Meade LXD75 Mount and Tripod Only (sku: 37-7500-01) come with the dovetail (saddle) plate?

A: Unfortunately, there is no dovetail plate supplied with the LXD75 mount; it's a separate purchase. Here's the URL; just paste it into your browser's address window: http://telescopes.com/products/meade-saddle-plate-dovetail-plate-for-lxd75-mount-42744.html.

Q2: Does this mount come with any weights?

A: Yes, the mount comes with rod and 10-pound counterweight.

Q3: Will this mount work with a Celestrong 10 inch reflector? Thanks, Trent

A: Yes, it probably will. However, you'll need a saddle plate to fit the LXD-75 mount. Here's the URL; just paste it into your browser's address window: http://telescopes.com/products/meade-saddle-plate-dovetail-plate-for-lxd75-mount-42744.html.

Q4: What is the max weight I can put on this EQ tripod. Will a 50pound 12inch reflector be ok on it?

A: Maximum weight rating for the LXD75 Mount is 47 pounds.

Q5: Are there manual controls (both directions) for slewing?

A: The Meade LXD75 Mount & Tripod only is sold with an electronic controller to control slewing. If you intend to use the mount without the hand controller, you'll need to move the scope by hand, as you would a scope on a Dobsonian mount.

Q6: Will this mount support the OTA of a Zhumell 10 inch dobosonian? Besides the dove saddle, do you have the mounting rings for it?

A: The LXD75 mount has a capacity rating of 47 pounds, so it should handle the 38-pound weight of the Zhumell 10-inch optical tube. Where rings are concerned, the closest we can come presently is a set of 303mm mount rings from Orion. They'll be too large, but you should be able to pad them out. The OD of the Zhumell tube is 292mm. Here's the URL for the rings; just paste them into your browser's address window: http://telescopes.com/products/orion-telescope-tube-rings-303mm-id-37096.html.

Q7: Is this the exact same mount that comes with the LXD75-N6 EC?

A: Yes, the LXD75 Mount and Tripod arethe same as those included with the LXD75-N6 EC.

Q8: Will this mount handle the weight of a Celestron 9.25 OTA and the additional couter weights?

A: Yes, it certainly will handle the weight of a Celestron 9.25-inch SCT OTA, plus counterweights. The mount has a capacity of 47 pounds.

Q9: Would a mount like the LXD75 be adequate for astrophotography with a dSLR camera with either a 70-200mm lens or a 100-400mm lens?

A: The Meade LXD75 mount is a good, precise equatorial mount with a capacity of 47 pounds. Many folks are doing astrophotography with telescopes mounted on it. It should handle the camera and lens with no problem, but you will need to rig up some means of mounting the camera.

Q10: Hi could you tell me the hight the mount will go to, I am looking to mount the new meade 127mm 5000 series on it

A: This mount is 64 inches at its maximum extension.