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Old 15-01-2010, 03:02 PM
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pmrid (Peter)
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Originally Posted by dugnsuz View Post
Sounds like the HEQ5 Pro I bought (2nd hand too) - I think it had taken a knock in transit and when running at sidereal rate there was a periodic click in the RA axis which would cause the star to visibly jump in the eyepiece while drift aligning the mount.
Is it my imagination or has this mount featured rather a lot lately as one having all sorts of problems. I can think of at least 2 other mounts that I know just in my local circle that have been faulty in a serious way. But while it is under warranty, I have learnt not to open the darn thing and stary 'fixing'.
Peter
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