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Balancing the Scope

*114mm and 130mm models ONLY*

Balancing

Sometimes when using heavy eyepieces or accessories, the

optical tube

can become out of balance. It

is important to balance the optical tube so when you release the

vertical lock

(fig.1, 14), the telescope will

not swing quickly or move uncontrollably. A balanced telescope also allows for smooth motion when using

the telescope.

STEP 1: Test the balance of the scope.

While supporting the

optical tube

with one hand, loosen the

ver-

tical lock knob

on the side of the mount. The optical tube will

turn freely about this axis. If the optical tube tends to move or drift

when your supporting hand is moved, it is necessary to balance

the optical tube.

STEP 2: Determine the imbalance; either

top-heavy or bottom-heavy.

Top-heavy: If the front of the telescope tube wants to rotate down-

ward, the optical tube is too heavy in the front and needs to be

adjusted toward the back.

Bottom heavy: If the back of the telescope wants to rotate down-

ward, the optical tube is too heavy in the back and should be ad-

justed forward.

Step 1.

Step 2.

Top heavy

Bottom heavy

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