Telepod Head -- Zenith restricted?

Hi. I just set up my telepod head to use with my Pronto. When I try to point to the zenith, the handle of the telepod head runs into the cradle base, preventing the scope from reaching the zenith. Am I doing something wrong? I have the handle connected to the cradle base with the base of the handle underneath the cradle base, and the screws going down through the cradle base to connect to the handle base.

Here is a photo showing the vertical limit. I've highlighted the area where the handle hits the cradle base with a red square.

Thanks. macnmotion

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"Am I doing something wrong?" - I don't think so.

That's my experience. A little manuevering helps. or just waiting 30 minutes for the sky to "move"

Alot of people use the TelePod without the handle.
It is a personal preference.
If you choose to remove the handle. I would be willing to buy it from you.
you can email me at:
[email protected]

You are fine. I'd give up that little bit of Zenith to save my focus knobs, focus tube or diagonal from hitting either the bracket or the tripod on an overswing when you accidentally misjudge tension. Think of it as a safety belt that will cost you a few degrees of sky.