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Old 12-12-2005, 04:16 PM
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asimov (John)
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I had this happen many years ago. The over centre catchs sprung themselves on the EQ rings & the OTA lauched itself towards the ground.....A sickening 'crunch'....I was looking away at the time, but when I heard the 'boing'....'crunch' I knew what had happened!

The only damage sustained was a snapped off focuser & some scratches on the paint work.
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