What worked for me was to simply rotate the telescope in the rings so that the focuser and guide scope balanced each other out. Of course everybody's setup is different, and this won't work for everybody, but it's something to consider. I just hate the idea of putting extra weight on, even if it's just a small amount, even though big-ass counter weights are pretty much standard!
Outstanding video my friend. I'm brand new to astrophotography and have not yet got my scope out for first light. You just helped me solve my balance problem. Now I'm ready to get out and get going. Thank you. Much appreciated.
Sometimes, it does not take much offset weight to achieve optimum balance. I used a couple of wheel weights. The flat adhesive style that are used on mag wheels.
@@frosthastrophotography Instead of an OAG, I've got a 99-dollar 500 mm DSLR lens duct taped on my Celestron EdgeHD 8" as a guide scope, so you can see why I dig this.
What worked for me was to simply rotate the telescope in the rings so that the focuser and guide scope balanced each other out.
Of course everybody's setup is different, and this won't work for everybody, but it's something to consider.
I just hate the idea of putting extra weight on, even if it's just a small amount, even though big-ass counter weights are pretty much standard!
Hi, thanks for watching! That might also work yes, but if it is very much heavier to one side I guess you will still have issues.
Outstanding video my friend. I'm brand new to astrophotography and have not yet got my scope out for first light. You just helped me solve my balance problem. Now I'm ready to get out and get going. Thank you. Much appreciated.
Thank you! Good luck with your first light and I hope you have clear skies soon :)
Thanks 👍
Thank you for watching!
Sometimes, it does not take much offset weight to achieve optimum balance. I used a couple of wheel weights. The flat adhesive style that are used on mag wheels.
Nice video, balance is very important and something that is easy to be a bit sloppy about sometimes. 😊
Thank you! Yes, I thought it didn't matter much, but it does have an impact on guiding. Now I need to get myself a rowan belt mod for this mount.
Thanks.
nice tutorial! just subscribed! 👍
Thank you so much!
tnx
Thank you for watching!
I know I'm 9 months late. You can spin the focuser around so the EAF is on the right side.
Never too late! You would need something anyway to counter the weight of the filterwheel. But thank you for the tip!
Punk as fuck. I'm on it. Thank you!
Thank you for watching!
@@frosthastrophotography Instead of an OAG, I've got a 99-dollar 500 mm DSLR lens duct taped on my Celestron EdgeHD 8" as a guide scope, so you can see why I dig this.
@@Microtonal_Cats That is great :)