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ST-7E Rotates in draw tube due to its weight

Started by Heggie, 06/29/2003 03:06AM
Posted 06/29/2003 03:06AM Opening Post
I have a ST-7Ei and am using it as an autoguider right now but will attempt imaging with it soon. I am troubled by the fact that the weight isn't centred at the nosepiece so the camera wants to rotate under the torque caused by the centre of gravity being off-set from the nose. For guiding it is best to have the camera oriented so that the east/west and north/south axes are lined up with the mount (G-11 in my case).
Are there brackets or some kind of jig that people use to hold their cameras still?

Thanks for any help you can provide.
Stuart
Posted 06/29/2003 04:46AM #1
Depending on which scope you are using we can give/sell you a threaded adapter to that scope and the ST7i.

Please contact the shop 800-850-2001 on Monday for the parts needed. You may be able to find them used here on AstroMart.

Thanks
Herb