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Originally Posted by Lonnie
Hi Barry
When I am using the scope visually and I touch the scope it does vibrate for
about 5 to 10 seconds before it settles down steady again.
So what I do when taking photos is get it guiding using PHD (maybe I should try a different guide program) I get everything setup and then step outside my Observatory and trigger the camera via a cordless remote which lifts the mirror up and delays exposure for further 2 seconds to stop any additional vibration this is a function of the Nikon D300.
My balance is bad I know when I have scope horizontal and release clutch it sits still , but If I raise OTA straight up to meridian or really any higher than say 60 degrees its swings over itself. I am not sure if I should be adjusting weight everytime I move to new object I am photographing or just get scope reasonably balanced overall?
Below are some more photos of setup maybe someone has a better idea by seeing it.  |
Do yourself a favour and get rid of the guidescope altogether and buy a good offaxis guider .
This will sort any flexure problems and make your outfit easy to control.