Re: [APML] Polar alignment and SCT's

["Robert Reeves" <reeves10@swbell.net>]

> Hi,
> I have an 8" meade SCT. I've been doing some piggyback work and I think
I'm
> going to try and take some prime focus shots. So, after polar alignment,
> will attaching my OAG and F2 cause enough flexure in the LX200 mount to
> throw my alignment off again? I ask because I've noticed that the mount
> isn't the most stable thing and the F2's weigh a ton. Also, has anyone
> successfully made a mirror lock for their SCT to avoid mirror flop?
>
> thanks in advance!
>
> --josh

I always polar align after adding all accessories to the scope.  I routinely
piggyback with two Nikon Fs (two tons!) as shown in the illutration in my
book (at one time actually had three cameras hanging on my tired old C-8)
and the added weight does droop the polar axis a little bit.

Robert Reeves                      reeves10@swbell.net
520 Rittiman Rd.                   www.robertreeves.com
San Antonio, Texas 78209    210-828-9036
USA                                     29.484  98.440  200 meters


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