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mikerr
24-02-2012, 05:06 PM
Noticed this statement in an advertisment for Celestron CGEM800....

"Schmidt-Cassegrain mechanism supported by two pre-loaded ball bearings, minimizing the "mirror flop" typical of bushing focus mechanisms"

I have an old Orange Tube C8 and am curious as to what/how exactly they have reduced the "mirror flop".

Anyone have an explanation or diagram?

Michael.

Poita
25-02-2012, 07:07 PM
The CGEM800 HD has mirror locks I believe.