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Old 15-11-2009, 03:22 PM
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The drawing I posted is for EQ6 equatorial mount.. So all adjustments are part of the mount.

Long time ago I built a pier with plastic tubing filled with concrete, and 3 bolts protruding out of it on top, which I used for adjustments. I will post the image if I can find it..

OK, here it is..
The shed was on wheels and tracks... the whole thing was movable by 2~3 metres, to expose the scope on mount (10" Newt)


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Originally Posted by pmrid View Post
And what are the 3 holes in to top for?
And finally, what about an azimuth adjustment post?
Peter
3 holes are for fixing onto pier. At least this is what I will use them for (when I build it in my front yard.. when the trees around are high enough to shade the streets lights from 3 sides...)
Azimuth adjustment is part of EQ6 mount mechanism.
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