balance

[john guy]

can anyone tell me if a meade sct have a counter weight built in at mirror end as i can never balance the one i have on a fork mount.
regards J G

[iborg]

Hi

I was lucky enough to get something second hand, similar to this for my LX90.

https://www.astronomics.com/meade-1401-tube-balance-8-inch-sct_p4077.aspx

It fits along the length of the tube.


Philip

[Atmos]

I have one of those for my 10" LX200 and it works well.

[john guy]

thanks everyone for your advise, much appreciated
best regards J G