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Old 19-02-2009, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by telecasterguru View Post
This is a related question as I have just used my brand new EQ6 for the first time last night.
My question is, after I have done a polar alignment and balance and the scope, should I have the axis locks on or off to do the star alignment? I was very nervous last night using it for the first time.
Sorry if this sounds like a silly question but I have never used an EQ mount before.
Once you turn the power on and use the handbox the axis locks must always be kept on.
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