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Old 08-12-2010, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by NorthernLight View Post
I think I now see where you are coming from: you increase weight at the back and take it off when necessary. I think I have some old speakers in the house that arenīt used anymore (apart from the housing-to hold other speakers ).
Max,

Because your top weight (barlow+EP) is way off axis, you may have to stick the magnets on the outside of the tube at the bottom on the side opposite the focuser. At vertical, clearance with the DOB base could be an issue, so you may need to slide them to the side a bit. You could try putting some magnets in the bottom of the scope on the opposite side of the focuser first. Depends how much weight you need.

Good luck, Rob
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