My new insane Cave projectPosted By Kent Tolley |
My opinion only: Cave 8" scope, even f/4.5, is pushing the limit of the small Astrola mount with 1" axes.
The additional weight of that guide-scope which is apparently unbalanced and about 7" from the scope centerline further complicates the stability issues faced by this small mount with its heavy and unbalanced payload.
A tube counterweight would help. See Sam Brown for how to do it.
The additional weight of that guide-scope which is apparently unbalanced and about 7" from the scope centerline further complicates the stability issues faced by this small mount with its heavy and unbalanced payload.
A tube counterweight would help. See Sam Brown for how to do it.
