Balancing a newtonian on an EQ6 mount

[Entropy]

Hey all,

I own a 8inch newt on an EQ6 used for visual and imaging with my DSI pro, i recently purchased a 70mm refractor to stick on top for guiding with my ST4(Or, optionally, Toucam when i eventual get one).

Without the cameras and gear, i can balance the telescope no problem.
But with the cameras on, and all their accessories, the side with the focuser is severly overbalanced.

How can i correct this, is it a matter of rotating the tube so the camera is perpendicular to the ground or something ? Should i be overly worried about this? What is the most affective procedure for balancing a scope in these circumstances ?

Thanks in advance
Entropy

[h0ughy]

look at this shot of my scope - notice where the camera is in relation to the mount

[h0ughy]

well then my mistake try this one - it has the camera in it:rofl:

[ballaratdragons]

I have just gained a crick in my neck!!! Thanks Houghy!!!!!!!!! :mad2:

:lol:

[h0ughy]

err sorry Ken - was too lazy to rotate

[Astroman]

Thats the way I tend to sit the camera, accessible in most directions too, in case you need to fiddle.