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Old 30-06-2017, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveNZ View Post
Paul, I noticed that there are several tapped positions for the dovetail mounting plate but none inline with the focuser/imaging train. This causes an issue with balance. Your balance changes as you move across the sky through the zenith.

Seems a design issue. Probably need to shift the focusing plate/focusing position.
I rotated the entire secondary assembly and recollimated. All fine now. That puts the focusor in line with the RA shaft in the traditional park position. Took about half an hour to sort that.
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