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Old 30-08-2013, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Lee View Post
After a more critical look through my FITS headers, I don't think mine is as much as I indicated - focus does wander, but seems to oscillate around a fairly constant amount over a degree or two, probably local seeing fluctuations and the 10-step wide CFZ....

How do you ensure good Dec balance Ray? I've noticed now I've changed from SBS to a single OTA/OAG I need a rear counterweight to have any chance of balancing my Dec axis....
I don't have trouble balancing it well enough for imaging Lee. Set up as shown it has only minor imbalance anywhere in the sky - it varies, but nowhere near enough to upset the EQ6.
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