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Balancing the Telescope
To eliminate undue stress on the mount, the telescope should be properly
in R.A.
balanced around the R.A. axis (also known as the polar axis.) In addition,
proper balancing is crucial for accurate tracking if using the optional clock
drive. To balance the mount:
1.
Release the R.A. Clamp and position the telescope off to one side of the
mount (see figure 3-3).
2.
GRADUALLY release the telescope to see which way it "rolls."
3.
Thread the counterweight up or down the shaft to a point where it
balances the telescope (i.e., the telescope remains stationary when the
R.A. clamp is released).
Wher this is done, the scope is properly balanced in right ascension.
Figure 3-3
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