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Old 13-11-2008, 12:14 PM
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Question Newtonian Balancing Question

Hi Guys, I have a scope balancing question. I have a small 5" newtonian. By the time I stick a barlow and a QHY8 in it it's a fair bit of "off axis" weight so really I should have a counterweight inline on the other side of the focuser. What's the common practise out there? Use a tube ring with a threaded rod and a disc weight? Not sure which way to go? Thanks for any pointers.
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