Witrynathe counterweight thumb screws to secure. 5) Replace the cap on the end of the counterweight rod. EQ-6 (diagram applicable to both mounts) 6 ATTACHING THE FINDERSCOPE BRACKET (Fig. 9,10,11) 1) Locate the finderscope bracket. Carefully remove the rubber-o-ring from the finderscope bracket. WitrynaThis 1" diameter counterweight shaft upgrade minimizes flexure, increases stability, and significantly optimizes performance of the Atlas EQ-G GoTo Telescope Mount. The upgrade is thicker than the standard, 3/4" diameter shaft that comes with the Atlas EQ-G Mount for enhanced stability.

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WitrynaBy 2001 the Skymount was sold by by Orion Telescopes too, still for about $249. Unfortunately, as has been the rage at many US companies, some short-sighted bean counter at Orion sent it off to China to be … Witryna2 sty 2024 · Counterweights are most often used on equatorial mounted telescopes, but they can also be helpful on alt-az mounted telescopes. Counterweights are used to balance the weight of the telescope like a … cyndi from botched

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WitrynaThis 1" diameter counterweight shaft upgrade minimizes flexure, increases stability, and significantly optimizes performance of the Atlas EQ-G GoTo Telescope Mount. The upgrade is thicker than the standard, 3/4" diameter shaft that comes with the Atlas EQ-G Mount for enhanced stability. WitrynaThe Orion Magnetic Dobsonian Counterweight makes balancing steel-tube … Witryna18 gru 2013 · EQ6 owners will know how the counter weight shaft doesn't lock rigidly when extended and I've often thought how when part way through an imaging run the shaft could slump to one side as it rises. This a problem more so when imaging in the south as you may well start with the counter weight shaft almost at the six oclock … cyndi foster coldwell banker