Dan Simpson wrote:
> There has been some references recently regarding proper balance as it
> relates to pointing accuracy and drive train stress.
> I have a 10'' LX200 mounted on a superwedge and I find that after adding
> all of the equipment related to imaging (NGF-S, FR, CFW, ST-7) I am
> significantly tail heavy. Using my 2d counterweight set I can easily balance
> the load with the scope level and pointing south. My problem is when I slew
> in RA a significant distance the scope is essentially leaning to the side
> and it seems to become nose heavy.

Dan--try the balancing instructions at the site:
<http://www.amtsgym-sdbg.dk/ftp/telbalan.gif>

> I have not tried using the balance routine on keypad - would that help?

Some of the experts on this list believe the rocking motion used in this
routine are very stressful on the Dec axis drive system. Far safer to check
balance by hand with the clutch locks released. You might find some worthwhile
info on this and other Dec concerns in the Topical Archive link below or
direct at:
<http://www.austin.cc.tx.us/astro-ES/AstroDesigns/MAPUG/DecAxis.htm>

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Tripod Sled, Accessory/Alignment Shelves, Equatorial Wedge, Wedge
Stabilizer, DobDriver II Installation & 2-D Counterweight designs for
Meade and other telescopes available at:
<http://come.to/AstroDesigns>

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