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Old 22-02-2010, 10:56 PM
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I just bought myself a HEQ5 PRO mount, but I am worried I am loading it up too much with my 40 mm refractor.

Actually I'm waiting for tube rings so I can throw the 8" Newt on there, but I couldn't resist putting the toilet roll tube on and taking it for a slew around the sky.
Where did you find counterweights light enough for that rig? Is the bar enough by itself?
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