Post by ryanw on Sept 27, 2011 9:25:52 GMT -5
Hi all,
I placed my order for my forfax 140-12 super apo about a month ago and I thought of something that might be useful for my scope. I will be using an alt-az mount (TREX and/or DM6) to mount my 140-12 and am thinking that I may have some balance issues. I use a denk binoviewer with power switch, and with each position of the power switch the focal position changes, the focuser needs to be racked out. I will also be using eyepieces of different weights, varying from 6oz. each to 17oz each. I do not want to have to move the scope in the rings, or the dovetail in the cradle every time I switch powers or eyepieces.
I was wondering if there is a readily available balance aid for long scopes such as this. My best solution was just a weighted (1-2#s), hinged ring that I could slide up and down the tube as i change focus positions and/or eyepieces.
If there is anything out there such as this, please let me know where I can get one, or if you have any ideas for a solution, let me know! The outer diameter of my scopes main body will be 140mm FYI.
Thank you all in advance!
-Ryan W
I placed my order for my forfax 140-12 super apo about a month ago and I thought of something that might be useful for my scope. I will be using an alt-az mount (TREX and/or DM6) to mount my 140-12 and am thinking that I may have some balance issues. I use a denk binoviewer with power switch, and with each position of the power switch the focal position changes, the focuser needs to be racked out. I will also be using eyepieces of different weights, varying from 6oz. each to 17oz each. I do not want to have to move the scope in the rings, or the dovetail in the cradle every time I switch powers or eyepieces.
I was wondering if there is a readily available balance aid for long scopes such as this. My best solution was just a weighted (1-2#s), hinged ring that I could slide up and down the tube as i change focus positions and/or eyepieces.
If there is anything out there such as this, please let me know where I can get one, or if you have any ideas for a solution, let me know! The outer diameter of my scopes main body will be 140mm FYI.
Thank you all in advance!
-Ryan W