E_ri_k
30-09-2015, 06:01 PM
Just a quick question for you guys using TSX. When defining the Park position, the manual says something along the lines of "For mounts in the Southern Hemisphere, do not choose a park position from due West to due East (Through South) or below the celestial pole. And not in a position which will cause the counterweight bar to sit above horizontal.
With my old mount I always parked the scope with the counterweight AND the scope in the horizontal position, on the East side of the mount. Only because it was a practical place to stow it when it was not in use, and it means there is no way I am able to clip the scope with the roof when I open it! If I forget to move the scope before hand!!!
If I understand what I have read in the instruction book, it is saying not to do this? Right??
Would it cause any harm doing it anyway?
Erik
With my old mount I always parked the scope with the counterweight AND the scope in the horizontal position, on the East side of the mount. Only because it was a practical place to stow it when it was not in use, and it means there is no way I am able to clip the scope with the roof when I open it! If I forget to move the scope before hand!!!
If I understand what I have read in the instruction book, it is saying not to do this? Right??
Would it cause any harm doing it anyway?
Erik