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Old 08-11-2016, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by skysurfer View Post
... On site I collect a few stones or bricks, put them in a simple disposable plastic shopping bag which I hang on the end of bar and put the scope is in balance.
The only disadvantage is that prime focus astrophotography is not possible on windy nights as the bag moves too much, but most nights are silent.
I did that once... because I forgot to take CW with me .
Of course, I spent most of my time hurrying, searching for suitable stones/bricks....
Now have my CW packed permanently in the carrying case, together with the rest of the mount
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