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Figure 2a. Balancing the telescope with respect to the
Figure 2b. Telescope is now balanced on the R.A. axis. That is,
R.A. axis by sliding the counterweight along its shaft.
when hands are released, counterweight shaft remains horizontal.
Figure 2c. Preparing the telescope to be balanced on
Figure 2d. Balancing the telescope with respect to the Dec.
the Dec. axis by first releasing the Dec. lock knob.
axis. As shown here, the telescope is out of balance (tilting).
Figure 2e. Telescope is now balanced on the Dec. axis,
i.e., it remains horizontal when hands are released.
Figure 2. Balancing the telescope
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