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Balancing the LX200
Can any of you LX200 owners advise me on the correct procedure for balancing the DEC axis when attaching a camera. (currently in Alt/Az arrangement)
I have the standard Meade counterweights on rail.
After attaching the focal reducer, "T" adapter "T" ring and 300D to the the microfocuser, I make sure the OTA is level (0 degrees DEC) and slide the weight/s along until its balanced front to back.
The issue I'm having is when I raise the front of the OTA (say to 70 degrees) it wants to come back to level and the same when I lower it. I understand the physics behind why this happens, but it seems strange that there isn't a way to achieve balance over a wider range of DEC angles.
Any info welcome
Paul
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