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Originally Posted by Peter Ward
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BTW what happens to DD mount when it loses power? I've been told they simply fall limp.... 
...but that sounds a bit risky/disastrous for 100Kg of telescope etc. so you'd hope there is some sort of fail-safe.
Anyone know for sure?? |
I'd be interested to know the answer to this as well. I've seen the question asked but never answered properly. Usually someone says the scope has to be "balanced", but that can't be the answer because most people know
perfect balance in all orientations is rarely possible.