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Originally Posted by gb44
Hi
So, with the counterweight bar supported horizontal, and the vertical OTA seated objective down on some sort of table ( height adjustable observing seat maybe), cant you open up the dovetail clamp to release the OTA?
Glenn
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This is exactly what I will do in the future (only OTA will be pointed upwards, with it's back sitting on the storm pipe of the right length.. so the OTA could be close to balance at DEC axle).
But then, I was not thinking enough in advance, I really only wanted to have that first look
So when the curiosity was satisfied, it was time for "oh oh.. what now?"
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Originally Posted by Merlin66
.... have a safety clamp fitted to the dovetail...
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Ken, what kind of safety clam do you use?