Image of the day

Captured by
Lawrence Parchman

Eastern Veil Nebula

About Astromart

My Account

New to Astromart?

Register an account...

Need Help?

Counterbalancing an ED100

Started by SunSpot51, 01/17/2007 01:38AM
Post Reply
Posted 01/17/2007 01:38AM Opening Post
Paul Maxson
View public profile Send a private message to Paul Maxson Find more posts by Paul Maxson Find threads started by Paul Maxson
Forum Member
SunSpot51's avatar

Join Date: Dec 2003

Location: Surprise AZ, US

Posts: 1623

Hi all,

I just took delivery of my Moonlight focuser for my Orion ED100. It's quite a beauty but also heavy! I'm trying to figure out if there is a way to add weight to the end of the OTA to balance the weight of the focuser and ST2000 camera on the tail. Has anyone had any experience at this?

Thanks!!
Paul
Quote
Paul Maxson
Moderator - CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System
Celestron C14, Mewlon 250, Orion EON120, ASI120MM, Flea3.
http://www.sunspot51.com
Posted 01/17/2007 02:14AM | Edited 01/17/2007 02:47AM #1
john mclaughlin
View public profile Send a private message to john mclaughlin Find more posts by john mclaughlin Find threads started by john mclaughlin
Forum Member
jmclaugh2001's avatar

Join Date: Dec 2005

Location: Reynoldsburg OH, US

Posts: 129

Hi,

Floyd Blue makes a device that is similar to ankle weights. It straps to the tube and can slide down(without damage) the tube and counter balance the weight on the focuser end.

John
Quote
Post Reply

Funding Member

Sponsors


View all sponsors

Search