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Nifty solution
Well thought out
I had a dilemma with my 10” f5 Carbon Newt and balancing Dec when I set it up in my Dome
The thing was so rear heavy ( carbon tube weighs nothing ) due to that big 10” mirror and base , so I used builders lead flashing and wrapped it tight around the OTA towards the front just behind the focuser. It was held tight together with black gaffer tape each end and a Velcro band. ) Looks part of the OTA set up. Unless I mentioned it no one would guess what it is or what is does.
The single wrap of lead flashing plus my camera , filter wheel , focuser etc.. resolved the issue with perfect Dec balance and with the OTA almost centered on the mount.
If I hadn’t done this the OTA would have been so offset nose first and almost touching the walls of the Dome.
Martin
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