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Subject: [M]: Focuser & counterweight
From: Angel Moyano
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Thu Nov 26 05:42:47 1998

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Hi Mapuggers!

I have a Meade Starfinder Newtonian 8" f/6 and have just
recently updated to 1.25" eyepieces UWA 14, UWA 6.7 & SPL
32.

I´m looking for two recommendations:

1) The standard focuser that came with the telescope (rack
& pinion) is out-of-focus by itself in some positions,
specially when the heavier eyepiece is used. Fine
adjustments are a little bit difficult too.

Shall I try a different design? Which one would you
recommend? Could a new focuser cause some problems in
the telescope performance?

2) I'm getting crazy with the counterweights, because every
time I change eyepieces my telescope is out of balance.

Some suggestions for a fast and reliable method for
balancing?

Thank you in advance and greetings from Peru!

Angel Moyano
Lima-PERU
12º S; 77º W.; [UT - 5 hrs]

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