My new (2nd hand new) mount

[middy]

I just bought myself a HEQ5 PRO mount, but I am worried I am loading it up too much with my 40 mm refractor. :lol:

Actually I'm waiting for tube rings so I can throw the 8" Newt on there, but I couldn't resist putting the toilet roll tube on and taking it for a slew around the sky. :thumbsup:

[mithrandir]

Where did you find counterweights light enough for that rig? Is the bar enough by itself? :D

[middy]

A lump of Blu-Tack did the trick. :P

[DavidU]

:lol: The Losmandy rubber band is a winner !

[rider]

Gee Andrew, If Id known it would carry all that weight I wouldn't have sold it.

[middy]

:lol:

As you can see, I remembered how to put it all together again when I got it home. Let's see if I can remember your great instructions on how to polar align it when the time comes.